2021-22 “Big Three” Revenue Outlook Update: January 2022 [EconTax Blog]

Jan 21, 2022 - As reflected by the width of this range, with half of the fiscal year ahead of us there remains significant uncertainty about how much the state ultimately will collect. We also caution that the implications of unanticipated revenues for the state 's budget are not straightforward.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/722

Local land use planning and zoning. [Ballot]

Sep 1, 2023 - State statutes enacted before January 1, 2016 could continue to prevail with a general declaration of statewide concern. Limits State ’s Discretion When Appropriating State Funds. The measure amends the California Constitution to specify that the state could not modify how it appropriates state funding as a result of this measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-011

State Converts UC Student Housing Grants to Revenue Bonds [EdBudget]

Sep 13, 2023 - State Converts UC Student Housing Grants to Revenue Bonds [EdBudget] $50.7 a Reflects state cost. Some projects supplement state funds with campus reserves or nonstate funds. b The 2023-24 budget package rescinds upfront one-time General Fund cash for all approved student housing projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/796

^[PDF] 1971 Budget Analysis: Judicial

Amend Government Code Section 75060 to (a) require some 19 minimum period of service, such as three or four years, as a pre- requisite for any disability pension for a judge whose disability is not directly related to his judicial service, and (b) provide a graduated schedule of disability retirement benefits based on length of service in lieu of the present flat allowance of 65
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1971/03_judicial_1971.pdf

High-quality public schools (Version 1). [Ballot]

Aug 30, 2023 - Background State Required to Provide a Public School System . The California Constitution requires the state to organize and fund a system of public schools that operates at least six months per year.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-009

Summary of LAO Findings and Recommendations on the 2011-12 Budget

Recommend that the Legislature reject the Governor's proposal to, as the administration puts it, "true up" prior-year allocations to CSU under a technical budget control section related to pension costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/laoapp/budgetlist/PublicSearch.aspx?PolicyAreaNum=31&Department_Number=-1&KeyCol=0&Yr=2011

Climate change. [Ballot]

Sep 1, 2023 - We estimate that these increased state program costs would likely total billions of dollars annually. Compliance with any new regulations that are adopted in response to this measure, such as accelerating replacement of state vehicles to be ZEVs and transitioning state buildings to be more energy efficient.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-012

High-quality public schools (Version 2). [Ballot]

Aug 30, 2023 - Background State Required to Provide a Public School System . The California Constitution requires the state to organize and fund a system of public schools that operates at least six months per year.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-010

^[PDF] 1965 Budget Analysis: Veterans

The report indicated that the state would experience a net revenue of approximately $500,000 per year if such action were taken. It also noted that Public Law 86-211 provides that no pension in' excess of $30 per month shall be paid a veteran without dependents who is being furnished hospital or domiciliary care in. a Veterans Administration facility.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1965/18_veterans_1965.pdf

The 2022-23 Budget: Educator Workforce Proposals

Feb 23, 2022 - According  to the California State Teachers ’ Retirement System, which manages the state ’s pension system for teachers, 3,202 California teachers retired in the second half of 2020 —a 26  percent increase relative to 2019.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4556