Funding UC Faculty Research Facilities

Almost 1.4  million asf of UC's faculty research space has been funded by the state just since 1998 —at a cost of over $800  million. The state has also appropriated an additional $300  million to construct four research "institutes for science and innovation " that are currently under development.
https://lao.ca.gov/2004/uc_fac_fclty/062304_uc_fac_res.htm

^[PDF] A Primer: Three Strikes The Impact After More Than a Decade

Felonies are the most serious type of crime, and offenders who commit felonies may be sentenced to state prison. • Violent Offense. State law (Penal Code [P.C.] 667.5) defines some felonies as “violent.”
https://lao.ca.gov/2005/3_Strikes/3_strikes_102005.pdf

^[PDF] Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools in California and the Impact of SB 740

The administrative burden placed on schools and on the state authorities has been considerable, and the link between some of SB 740’s requirements and instructional quality has been weak. Despite the difficulties that these schools have encountered as a result of the SB 740 process, the demand for nonclassroom-based in- struction has remained strong in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/2005/RAND_charter/Nonclassroom_charter_full_0205.pdf

^[PDF] Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools in California and the Impact of SB 740

The administrative burden placed on schools and on the state authorities has been considerable, and the link between some of SB 740’s requirements and instructional quality has been weak. Despite the difficulties that these schools have encountered as a result of the SB 740 process, the demand for nonclassroom-based in- struction has remained strong in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/2005/RAND_charter/Nonclassroom_charter_summary_0205.pdf

Assessing Recent State Efforts: Health Care for the "Hard-to-Insure"

The state and insurance carriers jointly subsidize post-MRMIP coverage because the premiums paid by subscribers do not cover its full cost. The state ’s subsidy for the post-MRMIP, as well as MRMIP, coverage comes from part of the state ’s appropriation of tobacco tax revenue.
https://lao.ca.gov/2005/ab1401/hardtoinsure_120705.htm

^[PDF] California Highway Patrol: Enhancing Road Patrol Service Through Efficiencies

The CHP’s jurisdiction includes all state highways (interstate routes, U.S. highways, and state routes), as well as county roads in unincorpo- rated areas. (Local police departments patrol incorporated areas of the state, and sheriff’s offices enforce primarily nontraffic-related laws in unincorporated areas.)
https://lao.ca.gov/2005/chp/chp_013105.pdf

^[PDF] A Primer: California's Wildland Fire Protection System

There are another 410 local government-funded stations oper- ated by the state (not shown on map). The CDFFP also operates 41 conservation camps that house about 198 inmate fire crews spread throughout the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/2005/fire_protection/051205_fire_protection.pdf

^[PDF] The 2005-06 Budget Bil (lSenate Bill 77) as Adopted by the Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review

Suspends state cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) and Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Program (SSI/SSP) for 2005-06 and 2006-07.
https://lao.ca.gov/2005/floor_packet/061505_floor_packet.pdf

A Primer: Funding Higher Education

The state should provide sufficient financial aid to offset fee increases for financially needy students. State Currently Lacks Explicit Fee Policy. Since 1996, the state has had no guiding fee policy.
https://lao.ca.gov/2005/fund_highred/062905_fundng_highred.html

^[PDF] A Primer: Funding Higher Education

The state should provide sufficient financial aid to offset fee increases for financially needy students. State Currently Lacks Explicit Fee Policy. Since 1996, the state has had no guiding fee policy.
https://lao.ca.gov/2005/fund_highred/062905_fundng_highred.pdf