^[PDF] Overview of Student Housing

Since 2015-16, 11 percent of new beds have been added using P3s. „ UC uses a mix of bonds, reserves, donors, and P3s to cover costs. Since 2015-16, 41 percent of new beds have been added using P3s. Text Margins Left align medium figures and tables here Large figure margin Large figure margin L E G I S L AT I V E A N A LY S T ’ S
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2021/Student-Housing-110821.pdf

^[PDF] Maximizing State Benefits From Public-Private Partnerships

Maximizing State Benefits From Public-Private Partnerships Maximizing State Benefits From Public-Private Partnerships MAC TAylor • l e g i s l A T i v e A n A l y s T • noveMBer 8, 2012 A n L A O R e p O R t 2 Legislative Analyst’s Office www.lao.ca.gov ExEcutivE SuMMary In recent years, the state has partnered with the private sector to finance, design, construct, operate, and
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2012/trns/partnerships/P3_110712.pdf

Maximizing State Benefits From Public–Private Partnerships

State's Use of P3s Falls Short of Best Practices As we discussed earlier in this report, existing state law authorizes Caltrans, AOC, and the HSRA to use P3s to procure certain types of infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2012/trns/partnerships/P3_110712.aspx

^[PDF] Oversight of the California High-Speed Rail Project

P3s Could Involve Risks and Costs. HSRA could pursue financing through a P3, but this has the potential to be a relatively expensive approach, as the P3 would need to be compensated for access to its equity and any risks it absorbs.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/transportation/2026/Oversight-of-the-CA-High-Speed-Rail-Project-030226.pdf

LAO Criminal Justice

Specifically, we recommend that the Legislature (1) specify P3 project selection criteria in statute, (2) require a comparative analysis of a range of procurement options in order to better determine which procurement option would most effectively benefit the state, (3) require the existing Public Infrastructure Advisory Commission (PIAC) to approve state P3 projects, and (4) modify the structure and responsibilities of PIAC to better provide state expertise on P3s.
https://lao.ca.gov/Policy-Areas?areaId=3&category=0&year=0&page=14

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - As mentioned in the “Establishment of the Second California Prison Receivership ” section of this brief, CDCR is under federal court order in the Coleman  v.  Newsom case to reduce mental health vacancies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - In  addition to state funding, CCC receives federal funding for CTE through the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). In 2025 ‑26, CCC is receiving $74  million in Perkins V funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

Rideshare companies. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - Drivers for rideshare companies work as independent contractors rather than employees, generally using their own v ehicles and choosing when and where to work. Most drivers for rideshare companies drive part-time and many only work for less than a year.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-028

The 2026-27 Budget: Permitting Support at the State Water Resources Control Board

Mar 2, 2026 - Supreme Court decision — Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( Sackett ) —narrowed the definition of WOTUS. The ruling limits federal jurisdiction to relatively permanent bodies of water and to wetlands that have a continuous surface connection to WOTUS.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5144

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - Supreme Court issued a decision in the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen case that found laws requiring people provide “good cause ” to carry a concealed weapon to be unconstitutional.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118