The Marijuana Control, Legalization and Revenue Act of 2016 (Amendment #1) [Ballot]

Jun 9, 2015 - Governments in large cities and counties (more than 25,000 residents) could permanently limit the number of storefront marijuana businesses to one per 25,000 residents. However, medium-sized and large cities and counties could completely ban such businesses with voter approval.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-020

Groundwater Preservation and Water Consumer Awareness Act of 2015 [Ballot]

Jun 9, 2015 - In recent years, local governments, such as cities, counties, and water districts, have spent about $26  billion per year to supply water and to treat wastewater. About 80  percent of this spending is paid for by ratepayers of water and sewer bills.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-021

The California Craft Cannabis Initiative [Ballot]

Jun 9, 2015 - State law also authorizes cities and counties to regulate the establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries in their jurisdictions. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2005, however, that federal authorities could continue under federal law to prosecute California patients and providers engaged in the cultivation and use of marijuana for medical purposes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-017

A measure related to the use of restroom and changing room facilities [Ballot]

Jun 8, 2015 - The measure defines government buildings as those owned, rented, or occupied by state or local government, such as a city, school district, community college district, or a public university. The above requirement would not apply to facilities designed for use by a single individual, restrooms for families, or facilities in which a child or individual with a medical condition requires assistance f rom another person.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-019

The Compassionate and Sensible Access Act [Ballot]

Jun 4, 2015 - While state law prohibits the establishment of facilities that distribute, sell, or cultivate medical marijuana within 600 feet of a school, it otherwise gives local cities and counties the discretion to regulate the location and operations of such facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-018

LAO multiyear budget outlook

May 26, 2015 - First, the administration does not assume suspension of the 2018-19 BSA transfer, which could perhaps address $1 billion of the $2.6 billion budget problem. Second, almost all of the remaining budget problem would be addressed if the administration’s multiyear estimates reflected the possible CalSTRS savings discussed above.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/855

The Neighborhood Legislature Reform Act [Ballot]

May 19, 2015 - In addition, the commission is required, to the extent possible, to adopt district boundaries that: Maintain the geographic integrity of any city, county, neighborhood, and community of interest in a single district.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-015

May Revision: LAO Revenue Outlook [EconTax Blog]

May 16, 2015 - Aside from the "Big Three" taxes shown in Figure 1, we currently have almost no concerns with the administration's other tax, fee, and transfer estimates. Most of the Higher Revenues Go to Propositions 98 and 2.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/105

Governor's May Revision proposal to close Developmental Centers

May 16, 2015 - Prior to the submission of a DC closure plan to the Legislature, the department must complete the following: Solicit input from various parties including the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Association of Regional Center Agencies, DC residents and their parents and guardi ans, DC employees and employee organizations, the affected city and county governments, business and civic organizations, and other specified entities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/848

Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision

May 15, 2015 - In addition, the administration estimates that the state ’s numerous smaller General Fund revenues and non-Proposition 2 related transfers are down by $894 million over the three fiscal years combined.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/845