Child custody. Amendment #1. [Ballot]

Jun 2, 2016 - In view of the above, the ongoing net fiscal impact of this measure on state courts is uncertain. Summary of Fiscal Effects. This measure would have the following major fiscal effect: Unknown ongoing net fiscal impact on state courts that would depend significantly on (1) how the measure is interpreted and implemented by the courts and (2) how individuals respond to the ability to demand a jury trial in child custody cases.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2016-003

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

Upcoming Changes in Medi-Cal Create Fiscal and Policy Uncertainty

Oct 9, 2015 - Beginning in 2017, the state will pay 5  percent of these costs, phasing up to 10  percent in 2020 and thereafter. The administration has estimated that this could result in additional state General Fund costs of roughly $1  billion annually by 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3300

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

Limitations of the activities of holocaust denial organizations. [Ballot]

Nov 20, 2015 - State law allows schools to take any other reasonable steps to protect the safety of their students and prevent disruption on their campuses. Some districts have added restrictions beyond those contained in state law.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-073

Financing Considerations for Potential State Healthcare Policy Changes [Publication Details]

Feb 5, 2018 - Financing Considerations for Potential State Healthcare Policy Changes [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/3740

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 2017-18 Budget: Department of Justice

Jan 31, 2017 - DOJ currently has a Tobacco Litigation and Enforcement Section that administers and enforces numerous federal and state tobacco laws. For example, this section is responsible for overseeing compliance with the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) —an agreement reached in 1998 between four large tobacco companies and the Attorneys General of 46 states, including California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3543

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 9 (Professional Engineers)

Sep 4, 2015 - For example, the administration appears to have given no consideration to the degree to which the provisions create contractual obligations for the state to provide a certain level of health benefits to retired state employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3296