A proposed statutory initiative related to the cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana. [Ballot]

Oct 13, 2015 - These priorities include ensuring that mariju ana is not distributed to minors or diverted from states that have legalized marijuana to other states. State and local governments currently collect sales tax on medicinal marijua na sales.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-050

The 2017-18 Budget: The Governor's Cannabis Proposals

Feb 14, 2017 - Therefore, the administration will provide trailer bill language to align the state ’s cannabis regulations. The concept of aligning the state ’s regulations where feasible makes sense. The extent to which the regulatory structures for medical and nonmedical cannabis are aligned would affect the resources necessary for state departments to regulate the cannabis industry.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3556

Core Funding for County Offices of Education (COEs) [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/196

Cap-and-Trade Revenues: Strategies to Promote Legislative Priorities

Jan 21, 2016 - Therefore, using state funds to encourage a different mix of GHG emission reductions would likely be more costly. For example, the overall emission reduction costs in Figure  6 are $10 without the state subsidy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3328

Revenue from paper and reusable carryout bag sales. [Ballot]

Nov 23, 2015 - Until the outcome of the election, the state cannot implement SB 270. Proposal This measure changes where the revenue from the sale of carryout bags, when required by a state law that also bans free distribution of other bags, would be deposited.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-074

California Community Colleges State Operations [Publication Details]

Apr 11, 2018 - California Community Colleges State Operations [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/3806

A Review of the CalSTRS Funding Plan: Recent Policy Change Increases District Rates

Feb 2, 2016 - Having identified this problem, CalSTRS amended its policy in November 2015 to require increases in the district contribution when state contributions are insufficient to pay for the state share of unfunded liabilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3338

Nonpartisan elections for congressional and state elective offices. [Ballot]

Oct 14, 2015 - This could result in different decisions being made —for example, on legislation and the state budget —than otherwise would be the case. These decisions could have an effect on state and local spending and revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-053

Statewide Minimum Wage Increasing in January

Dec 6, 2016 - Most Local Minimum Wages Are Slightly Narrower Than The State ’s. Very few employees are exempt from the statewide minimum wage. Most of California ’s local minimum wages have some additional exemptions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3512

The 2016-17 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 15, 2016 - Since the Governor released his budget in January 2016, the state has made several significant budget commitments. Together, these budgetary commitments represent substantial new ongoing costs for the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3460