^[PDF] Mandates: Overview of Process and Issues

COSMSchools & Local Government State State Controller LAO 60 YEARS OF SERVICE 6L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E May 28, 2003 Initial Claims Schools and Local Agencies CSM State State Controller Submit claims to SCO.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/localgov/2003/mandates_052803.pdf

^[PDF] The Control, Regulate and Tax Marijuana Act

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/2013/130740.pdf

2009 Initiative Analysis: Community Hospital Taxes (Version 2)

Currently, 43 states, including California, impose these types of charges on their Medicaid providers. Recent State Legislation Imposes a Fee on Hospitals. Recent state legislation, Chapter  627, Statutes of 2009 (AB 1383, Jones), imposes a fee on certain hospitals based on a period ending December 31, 2010 to provide additional funding to hospitals and support children's health coverage.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090724.aspx

2009 Initiative Analysis: Community Hospital Taxes (Version 7)

However, it would amend the State Constitution to prohibit the state from imposing and collecting any such charges on community hospitals for the purpose of obtaining additional federal funds unless a series of requirements are met.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090746.aspx

2011 Initiative Analysis:The Regulate Marijuana Like Wine Act of 2012

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/2011/110613.aspx

2009 Initiative Analysis: Community Hospital Taxes (Version 5)

However, it would amend the State Constitution to prohibit the state from imposing and collecting any such charges on community hospitals for the purpose of obtaining additional federal funds unless a series of requirements are met.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090744.aspx

LAO 2005 Budget Analysis: Department of Water Resources (3860)

In 1953, the SRFCP, including the Linda levee, was turned over to the state, under the jurisdiction of the state Reclamation Board. T he agreement that transferred the system to the state stipulated that the state would be responsible for operation and maintenance of the system, and would hold the federal governm ent harmless from any future liability claims.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2005/resources/res_13_3860_anl05.htm

2012 Initiative Analysis: The California Nuclear Waste Act

Over the years, approximately 16 percent of the state's electricity is generated by nuclear power plants (inside and outside of the state), three-fourths of which comes from the two nuclear power plants in the state —the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant (Diablo Canyon) in San Luis Obispo County and San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) in San Diego County.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2012/120640.aspx

LAO 2004 Budget Analysis: Mandates

The State Constitution requires the state to reimburse local governments for the costs of complying with state mandates. State law requires the Commission on State Mandates (CSM) t o determine whether state law or regulation creates a state-mandated local program and whether the
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2004/education/ed_10_mandates_anl04.htm

^[PDF] Government Spending Limit Act of 2010 [V-2]

Currently, state debt-service costs exceed 6 percent of total state appropriations subject to limitation. Under current budget projections, it is likely these costs will con- tinue to exceed 6 percent of the state budget for many years to come.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090779.pdf