2011 Initiative Analysis:Government Spending Limit Act of 2012-Amendment #1S

Similarly, we understand that most cities, counties, and special districts are below their spending limits. Legislative Vote Requirements for Increasing Taxes State Tax Increases. The Constitution describes what constitutes a tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2011/110785.aspx

2013 Initiative Analysis: The Marijuana Control, Legalization and Revenue Act of 2014 (Amendment #1-S)

Any remaining funds would be transferred to the state General Fund. Local Zoning Restrictions for Marijuana Businesses. Under the measure, the establishment of storefront marijuana businesses is prohibited within 100 feet of any residential zone or within 600 feet of any K-12 school, public park, public library, or licensed day care center.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2013/130606.aspx

2013 Initiative Analysis: The California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2014

This measure requires the transfer of some revenues raised by the new tax to “backfill, ” or offset, any revenue losses that occur to existing state cigarette and tobacco taxes as a direct result of the imposition of the new tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2013/130623.aspx

2013 Initiative Analysis: Car Buyers Protection Act Version 2

The provision applies even if the dealer has transferred the loan to a third party. The measure allows the victim of identity theft to seek damages of up to $60,000 in addition to any actual damages or attorney fees resulting from the identity theft and vehicle sale.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2013/130658.aspx

2013 Initiative Analysis: The Marijuana Control, Legalization and Revenue Act of 2014

Any remaining funds would be transferred to the state General Fund. Zoning Restrictions for Marijuana Businesses. Under the measure, the establishment of storefront marijuana businesses is prohibited within 1,000 feet of any K-12 school.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2013/130744.aspx

2013 Initiative Analysis: The Control, Regulate and Tax Marijuana Act

The measure generally allows cities and counties to ban or regulate the establishment of marijuana businesses within their jurisdiction. In addition, the measure authorizes ABC to deny a license to a marijuana business located within 1,000 feet of any K-12 school.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2013/130769.aspx

2013 Initiative Analysis: Six Californias

Cities and Counties May Adopt Charters. State law generally defines the roles and responsibilities of cities and counties. The California Constitution, however, allows cities and counties to adopt or amend charters—subject to approval by local voters—that supersede state law on certain issues.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2013/130771.aspx

2014 Initiative Analysis: The Online Privacy Act

The measure allows such individuals, the California Attorney General, any district or city attorney, or county counsel to bring civil action against operators of any online service that violates the restrictions established by this measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2014/140049.aspx

The 2011-12 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2010/bud/fiscal_outlook/fiscal_outlook_2010.aspx

Evaluating the Sale-Leaseback Proposal: Should the State Sell its Office Buildings?

We estimate leasing the facilities would cost $30 million more than ownership in the first year and continue to increase over time —eventually costing the state approximately $200 million more annually than maintaining ownership.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2010/edu/sale_leaseback/sale_leaseback_042710.aspx