A proposed statutory initiative prohibiting the generation of nuclear power in California. [Ballot]

Oct 14, 2015 - These state and local f iscal impacts, however, could still be major. Summary of Fiscal Effects We estimate that this measure could have the following major fiscal effects: Potential impacts on state and local finances in the form of decreased revenues and increased costs due to possible electricity price increases and state liabilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-055

The 2017-18 Budget: Department of Consumer Affairs

Feb 17, 2017 - We concur that reducing the state ’s reliance on the Accenture maintenance contract is a worthwhile goal since it is more costly than state staff. However, the proposal does not reflect a commensurate reduction in maintenance contract amounts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3570

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

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

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

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2017 - Also in this report, we describe the general nature of shifts in both policy and practice in the field of developmental services, detailing the relevant state and federal policies and their implications for the future developmental services program in the state, and discussing issues for the Legislature to consider as DDS implements these changes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3581

Felony sentencing (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Dec 2, 2015 - Fiscal Effects State Effects of Sentencing Change. This measure would have a number of fiscal impacts on the state ’s prison system. Most significantly, the measure would reduce the state prison population in three ways.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-084

Improving California’s Criminal Fine and Fee System

Jan 5, 2016 - (A more detailed breakdown of deposits into specific state and local funds can be found in the Appendix) Half of Revenue Distributed to State. The state received a little over $1  billion of the total amount of fine and fee revenue distributed in 2013 –14 .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3322

Crude Oil by Rail—Federal Update

Dec 17, 2015 - (The National Conference of State Legislatures website and our analysis of a 2015-16 budget proposal for the Office of Emergency Services [OES] have more information on federal and state oil by rail programs and policies.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3321

Managing Floods in California [Publication Details]

Mar 22, 2017 - We conclude by highlighting some key challenges confronting the state in contemplating how best to manage floods in California. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3571