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[PDF] The 1990-91 Budget: Perspectives and Issues

FUNDING PRIORITIES REFLECTED IN THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET Given the fiscal dilemma of expenditure requirements that are growingfaster than available state revenues,the state is faced Part I: State Fiscal Picture /13 with hard choices as to how the available resources should be allocated.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1990/pandi_90_part1.pdf

[PDF] Personal income taxes and funding for education and health programs.

Proposition 2 also requires speeding up payment of certain state debts. In addition to Propositions 2, 30, and 98, the State Constitution includes other rules affecting the state budget, such as the state spending limit that has been in place since passage of Proposition 4 in 1979.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2015/150519.pdf

2009 Initiative Analysis: Human Trafficking (Amendment #1-S)

Human trafficking is punishable under the state Penal Code by a state prison sanction of up to five years, or, if the victim is under the age of 18, by a state prison sanction of up to eight years. In addition, state law permits victims of human trafficking to file for damages from defendants in civil court.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090763.aspx

2009 Initiative Analysis: Human Trafficking (version 2)

Human trafficking is punishable under the state Penal Code by a state prison sanction of up to five years, or, if the victim is under the age of 18, by a state prison sanction of up to eight years. In addition, state law permits victims of human trafficking to file for damages from defendants in civil court.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090850.aspx

2011 Initiative Analysis:California Cannabis Hemp & Health Initiative 2012

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/2011/110738.aspx

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

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/2013/130744.aspx

Traveling in California: Acronyms and Definitions

SHA (State Highway Account) —The major state transportation account for highway purposes. Revenues include the state excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel and truck weight fees. SHOPP (State Highway Operation and Protection Program) —A four-year capital improvement program for rehabilitation, safety, and operational improvements on state highways.
https://lao.ca.gov/2000/051100_cal_travels/051100_cal_travels_acronyms.html

2005 Initiative Analysis: The Fair Competition and Taxpayer Savings Act

Background State Government. Based on court interpretation of the provisions in the State Constitution, services provided by state agencies generally must be performed by state civil service employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050010.htm

[PDF] California Taxpayer Protection Act of 2012

State and local law enforcement agencies are not generally required under federal or state law to verify with DHS whether an immigration detainer should be issued for an arrested individual. Nor are state and local agencies generally required under federal or state law to transfer individuals for whom detainers have been issued to federal authorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2011/110718.pdf

2011 Initiative Analysis:California Taxpayer Protection Act of 2012

State and local law enforcement agencies are not generally required under federal or state law to verify with DHS whether an immigration detainer should be issued for an arrested individual. Nor are state and local agencies generally required under federal or state law to transfer individuals for whom detainers have been issued to federal authorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2011/110718.aspx