LAO 2003-04 Budget Analysis: Education, Other K-12 Issues

Enhance State's Teacher Information System We recommend the Legislature enact legislation creating a comprehensive teacher information system that is compatible with the state's student information system.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2003/education/ed_16_other_anl03.htm

2003 Initiative Analysis: Local Taxpayers and Public Safety Protection Act

Because the measure expands the circumstances under which the state is required to reimburse local agencies, the measure may increase future state costs or alter future state actio ns regarding local or shared state-local programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2003/031107.htm

Special Education Mandate History, Funding and Legislative Intent

An increased level of state funding would be provided in future budget acts. Did the state increase its funding for special education? In Chapter  797, the Legislature provided a total of $619  million in state aid for special education ($557  million for special education services and $62  million for transportation). (2) This amount reflects an
https://lao.ca.gov/1999/special_ed_mandate_history_qanda.html

^[PDF] Proposed-statutory-initiative-related-to-the-cultivation-use-possession-and-sale-of-marijuana

These laws are enforced by federal agencies that may act independently or in cooperation with state and local law enforcement agencies. State Law and Proposition 215. Under current state law, the possession, cultivation, or distribution of marijuana generally is illegal in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2015/150285.pdf

^[PDF] Proposed constitutional initiative regarding how Californians vote and the composition of the State Senate.

The offices affected by the measure include state and federal elected offices— including the eight elected state executive offices (Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, State Controller, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Insurance
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2019/190534.pdf

2011 Initiative Analysis: The Regulate Marijuana Like Wine Act of 2012, Amendment #1-S

Reduction in State and Local Correctional Costs. The measure could result in savings to the state and local governments by reducing the number of marijuana offenders incarcerated in state prisons and county jails, as well as the number placed under county probation or state parole supervision.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2011/110405.aspx

STATE GOV. EMPLOYEES & RETIREES OVERVIEW

As of September 1994, there were 911 state employees in CEA positions. State Employee Lay Off Process State law, administrative regulations, and collective bargaining agreements require the state to follow a specific process to lay off civil service employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/1995/010195_calguide/cgsgov1.html

^[PDF] State Prescription Drug Purchases. Pricing Standards. Initiative Statute.

The state also pays for prescription drugs by providing health coverage to state workers and retirees.  Annual State Drug Expenditures Totaled More Than $4 Billion in 2014-15. As shown in the fi gure below, the state spent more than $4 billion on prescription drugs in 2014-15.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/Health/2016/Pricing-Standards-051016.pdf

^[PDF] California gaming activities.

Tribal-State Compacts. Indian tribes possess special status under federal law. Specifically, tribes have certain rights to govern themselves without interference from states. As a result, state regulation of tribal casinos and other activities is generally limited to what is authorized under (1) federal law and (2) federally approved agreements
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2021/210468.pdf

1996-97 Budget Analysis: Resources, Part I

Fund Conditions forResources Programs The state uses a variety of special and bond funds to support the departments, conservancies, boards, and programs that regulate and manage the state's resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_1996/a96b1.html