California Tribal Casinos: Questions and Answers [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 2007 - California Tribal Casinos: Questions and Answers [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1545

The 2026-2027 Budget: California Cannabis Control Appeals Panel Permanent Funding Request

Feb 11, 2026 - (Only applicants and holders of annual licenses may appeal to CCAP.) Provisional Licensing Generally Ended in January 2026, First Two CCAP Cases Scheduled for Hearing in March and May. DCC has been moving cannabis licensees from provisional to annual licenses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5119

The 2026-2027 Budget: California Cannabis Control Appeals Panel Permanent Funding Request [Publication Details]

Feb 11, 2026 - In this post we assess the Governor’s request for permanent funding for the Cannabis Control Appeals Panel.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5119

The 2020-21 Budget: The Governor’s Cannabis‑Related Proposals

Feb 14, 2020 - Consolidation of Licensing Agencies Reasonable, but Details Lacking Concept of Consolidating Licensing Functions in One Entity Makes Sense … We find that the concept of consolidating the cannabis licensing and associated enforcement functions that are currently spread across three departments into a single entity focused on cannabis makes sense.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4162

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Real Estate

Mar 19, 2025 - The main sources of revenue to the Real Estate Fund come from examination, licensing, and other fees. Of these fees, licensing-related fees provide the most revenue —contributing about three-quarters of total DRE funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5019

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Real Estate [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2025 - In this post, we assess key drivers of the structural imbalance of the Department of Real Estate’s primary source of funding—the state Real Estate Fund—and make recommendations to help ensure solvency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5019

The 2025-26 Budget: CDTFA’s Tobacco Programs

Feb 14, 2025 - If not, the two main alternatives are (1)  a statutory increase in licensing fees, or (2)  cuts to other aspects of the licensing program. Proposal Heightens Concerns About Hiring and Retaining Inspectors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4966

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

Apr 3, 2025 - Licenses and regulates businesses engaged in financial transactions, such as mortgage loan originators, finance lenders, and escrow agents, as well as residential mortgage lenders and servicers. Licensing and Supervision of Banks and Trust Companies Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5025

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Cannabis Control—Legal and Administrative Hearing Costs

Mar 4, 2024 - DCC issues annual licenses to applicants who have fulfilled all license requirements, including a completed application, local permitting, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance. Previously, DCC also issued provisional licenses to applicants if they submitted a completed license application and were in the process of completing local permitting processes an d CEQA requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4869

The 2025-26 Budget: Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Reorganization

Feb 25, 2025 - Licenses and regulates almost 15,000 licensees. 20,118 Departments Civil Rights Department Investigates complaints alleging unlawful discrimination and other civil rights violations in employment, housing, business establishments (such as hotels and restaurants), and other areas/programs. $67,854 338.3 Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses and
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4987