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[PDF] Local land use.

Specifically, the state could not deny funding to cities or counties that opt to enact zoning or land use laws that conflict with state law. Furthermore, the state could not provide a preference in appropriating state funding to local governments that choose to conform with state law related to zoning or land use.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2021/210489.pdf

[PDF] The People’s Gaming Act

The state receives annual revenues totaling hundreds of millions of dollars from non-Indian gambling operations, primarily from the State Lottery. In addition, under the current tribal-state compacts, we estimate that beginning in 2002 the state will re- ceive tens of millions of dollars each year from Indian-operated gambling.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2000/000798_INT.pdf

2009-10: Federal Economic Stimulus Package: Fiscal Effect on California

Funds Flowing to the State by Formula Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) —State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). The ARRA includes about $283 million provided directly to the state in grant and loan funding (including for loan forgiveness and “negative –interest rate ” loans) for wastewater infrastructure, through the existing Clean Water SRF.
https://lao.ca.gov/2009/bud/fed_stimulus/fed_stimulus_031009.aspx

[PDF] Cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana (Amendment #1).

The measure states that the state excise tax shall be the only state tax applied specifically to the sale of marijuana. The measure also authorizes cities and counties to place additional taxes on marijuana.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2015/150596.pdf

2009 Initiative Analysis: The Best Practices Budget Accountability Act (Amendment #1-S)

Background The State Budget Process The State Constitution gives the Legislature power to appropriate state funds and make midyear adjustments to those appropriations. The annual state budget act is the Legislature's primary method of authorizing expenses for a particular fiscal year.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090707.aspx

[PDF] Proposed vote on California becoming an independent country (Amendment #1).

Constitution itself, the laws of the United States, and treaties made under the federal government’s authority are “the supreme law of the land.” Article VI requires that judges in every state be bound by this supreme law, notwithstanding any contrary provisions of state constitutions or state laws.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2016/160546.pdf

Performance Accountability Voucher for Education

Given the amount currently provided to public K-12 education, the state's sales tax would essenti ally be eliminated over the 20-year period. Prohibit State Regulation of Schools. The measure essentially prohibits the state from regulating private schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2000/000031_INT.htm

The 2012-13 Budget: Oversight and Accountability at State Hospitals

Coalinga State Hospital is California ’s newest state hospital. Located in the City of Coalinga, it houses over 900 patients, most of whom are sexually violent predators. Metropolitan State Hospital houses over 400 patients and is located in the city of Norwalk.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/2012/health/oversight-accountability-state-hospitals-030112.aspx

A New Blueprint for California School Facility Finance

LAO Recommendations The state should develop a new blueprint for K-12 facility finance which provides: Predictable State Funding. Just as the state supports school operations on an ongoing basis, the state should appropriate funds for capital outlay annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/2001/school_facilities/050101_school_facilities.html

2012 Initiative Analysis: The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012 Version 3

Typically, the state pays off settle-up obligations in installments over several years. 2011 Realignment Legislation Shift of State Program Responsibilities. The state and local governments in California operate and fund various programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2012/120208.aspx