The 2017-18 Budget: California Highway Patrol

Feb 9, 2017 - The administration ’s recent Five-Year Infrastructure Plan —which proposes state spending on infrastructure projects in all areas of state government through 2021 ‑22 —includes ongoing projections of the CHP ’s area office replacement needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3551

Options for Reforming the State Board of Equalization [Publication Details]

Jun 7, 2017 - Options for Reforming the State Board of Equalization [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3689

California's Changing Population [EconTax Blog]

Dec 5, 2014 - Still, California  is  A Young State . According to DOF  projections, "California will remain one of the younger states in the Union for the next 20 years." Because of "California's diversity and because of its role as the primary gateway state for immigration, California will not age as rapidly in the coming 20 years as many other states," DOF said.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/6

Shellfish Suppression Act [Ballot]

May 22, 2015 - The impact of the measure on various aspects of the state ’s criminal justice system and economy would significantly depend on whether or  how the measure is implemented. Thus, the full scope of the measure ’s impact on state and local finances is uncertain.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-016

The 2015-16 Budget: Implementation of Proposition 47 [Publication Details]

Feb 17, 2015 - In this report, we describe the impact of Proposition 47 on state corrections, state courts, and the county criminal justice system, as well as the Governor’s budget proposals related to the proposition.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3175

Improving California's Forest and Watershed Management [Publication Details]

Apr 4, 2018 - This report consists of five sections. First, we review the importance of and benefits provided by California’s forests. Second, we provide information regarding how forests are managed in California, including ownership, state and federal policies and programs, and funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3798

Perspectives on Helping Low-Income Californians Afford Housing

Feb 9, 2016 - As we discussed in detail in California ’s High Housing Costs , California ’s housing shortage denies many households the opportunity to live in the state and contribute to the state ’s economy. This, in turn, reduces the state ’s economic productivity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3345

Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions

Dec 1, 2016 - Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions December 1, 2016 Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions Over the past decade, the practice of stimulating oil and natural gas production through the use of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking, ” has come under increasing scrutiny, particularly over concerns about
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3513

Background on the California EITC [Publication Details]

Mar 29, 2016 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3406

The Neighborhood Legislature Reform Act [Ballot]

May 19, 2015 - Fiscal Effect Decreased State Costs. The changes to the legislative spending limit would reduce state spending by over $130  million annually. Every ten years, some of these state savings would be offset by increased costs —probably in the millions of dollars —by the Citizens Redistricting Commission to draw boundaries for the new neighborhood districts.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-015