Cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana [Ballot]

Jun 11, 2015 - State Legalization of Marijuana-Related Activities. Under the measure, individuals age 21 or over could legally possess, sell, transport, process, and cultivate marijuana under state law. The measure also states that state and local governments are prohibited from enforcing federal prohibitions on marijuana.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-024

Building Permits Update: July 2018 [EconTax Blog]

Aug 31, 2018 - Building Permits Update: July 2018 [EconTax Blog] Building Permits Update: July 2018 August 31, 2018 Justin Garosi As of July, about 73,500 building permits have been issued throughout the state in 2018.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/303

A Review of the California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program

Sep 27, 2016 - The department believes that a state would need to receive permission from the federal government for a state education benefit program to have such a requirement. Selection Process Does Little to Retain Key Members.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3501

Proposed high deductible health plan reasonable, but may not reduce #cabudget costs.

Mar 25, 2015 - The two most common state contributions are: Formula-Driven State Contributions. In most cases, the state pays a specified percentage of the average premium. This allows the state ’s contribution to change as health premiums change.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/836

Options for Modifying the State Child Care Tax Credit

Apr 7, 2016 - Proposition  98 establishes a minimum funding guarantee for schools and community colleges that is in part based on state revenue. When state revenue decreases, it is usually the case that required spending on schools decreases as well.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3417

The 2018-19 Budget: Update on Backlog of Teacher Misconduct Cases [Publication Details]

Apr 30, 2018 - In this post, we provide an overview of how the state reviews teacher misconduct cases, track the backlog of cases, describe the actions the state has taken to reduce the backlog, and assess progress made to date. We encourage the Legislature to continue monitoring progress toward reducing the backlog closely over the coming year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3817

The 2016-17 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision [Publication Details]

May 15, 2016 - Since January, the state has made budgetary commitments that represent substantial new ongoing costs for the state. These include: (1) an increase in the statewide minimum wage, (2) augmentations for health and human service programs, and (3) increased costs associated with new collective bargaining agreements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3460

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 10 (Scientists)

Sep 9, 2015 - Under the proposed agreement, the director would be able to designate nine additional employees as state titled scientists. The administration estimates this would increase annual state costs by as much as $48,500 ($17,600 General Fund) beginning in 2016-17.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3297

California Independence in Statewide Elections Act [Ballot]

May 14, 2015 - File No. 15-0012) that amends state law to impose new limitations on money received by candidates, committees, and slate mailer organizations. Background State Campaign Finance and Disclosure Laws. California ’s Political Reform Act of 1974, an initiative adopted by the voters, established the state ’s campaign finance and disclosure laws.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-012

The 2016-17 Budget: Review of UC’s Merced Campus Expansion Proposal

Feb 10, 2016 - Traditionally, the state has expanded campuses on an incremental basis. The state took this approach when it first developed the Merced campus between 2000 and 2006. An incremental process offers the state and UC flexibility to adjust priorities in future years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3349