Long-term Capacity for Debt Payments Under Proposition 2

Dec 21, 2017 - Provisions of Proposition  2 Key Provisions of Proposition  2. Proposition  2 requires the state to make: (1) minimum annual payments toward certain eligible debts (until 2029 ‑30) and (2) deposits into the state ’s rainy day fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3727

The 2024-25 Budget: Proposition 2 Debt Payment Proposals

Mar 20, 2024 - Proposition 2 Proposition   2 Contains Annual Debt Payment Requirement. Proposition  2 created new rules regarding: (1)  deposits into the state ’s rainy ‑day fund and (2)  accelerating payments toward certain eligible debts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4887

The 2021-22 Budget: The Governor’s Proposition 2 Proposals

Apr 26, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: The Governor’s Proposition 2 Proposals The Governor ’s Proposition  2 Proposals Introduction Passed by voters in 2014, Proposition  2 changed budgeting practices concerning: (1)  reserves and (2)  debt payments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4418

Evolution of the Balance of the Budget Stabilization Account

Nov 14, 2018 - Reserve Deposits Under Proposition  2 Proposition  2 Now Governs BSA Deposits. In November 2014, voters approved Proposition  2. In addition to other changes, Proposition  2 created a set of formulas that specified minimum annual amounts the state must deposit into the BSA and use to pay down certain debts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3900

The 2025-26 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision

May 17, 2025 - All Other Changes Improve Budget Bottom Line by $2   Billion. Across the rest of the budget, the administration estimates a net improvement of $2  billion to the General Fund bottom line. The  largest component is a $1.5  billion upward revision to the entering fund balance, primarily driven by higher ‑than ‑expected reversions of unspent funds and lower required Proposition  2 (2014) debt payments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5044

The 2020-21 Budget: Proposition 2 Debt Payment Proposals

Mar 10, 2020 - The 2020-21 Budget: Proposition 2 Debt Payment Proposals 2.0 4 Use Proposition   2 t o Keep the CalSTRS Funding Plan On Track. Proposition   2 p resents the Legislature with a unique opportunity to determine how best to use funds that it is required to spend.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4196

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Increases Revenue by Around $300   Million. The Governor ’s budget proposes to change the rules about how taxable profits are determined for financial institutions. The administration estimates this change would increase revenues on an ongoing basis by around $300  million per year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan

Oct 16, 2025 - Figure 2 The State ’s New Wall of Debt (In Billions)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5079

The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 12, 2026 - Proposition  2 requires the state to make annual deposits into the Budget Stabilization Account (BSA), with amounts generally increasing when revenues —particularly those from capital gains —are higher.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101

The 2024-25 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan

Sep 6, 2024 - For schools, the budget also provides an increase of $300  million ($179  million ongoing and $121  million one time) to cover cost increases related to universal school meals. For community colleges, the budget also provides (1)  $50  million ongoing for caseload increases in the Student Success Completion Grant program and (2)  $25  million ongoing to increase enrollment by 0.5  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4922