The 2017-18 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 15, 2017 - The department ’s paper also discusses requiring manufacturers to play a stronger role in supporting recycled material markets through minimum content requirements, material buy ‑back requirements, refillable beverage container options, and/or container designs that are more easily recycled.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3558

Tribal gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - Authorizes Additional Gaming Activities at Tribal Casinos. This measure amends the State Constitution to authorize roulette and games played with dice (such as craps) at tribal casinos. Authorizes Online Sports Wagering.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-039

^[PDF] Authorizing Online Poker in California

Additionally, operators must ensure that players have the ability to set limits on losses, deposits, tournament entries, buy-ins, and play time through their gaming account. Overview of Nevada Online Gaming 3L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E April 23, 2014 LAO 70 YEARS OF SERVICE  Number of Websites and Operators.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2014/Authorizing-Online-Poker-in-California-042314.pdf

^[PDF] Authorizing Online Poker In California: Issues For Consideration

Legal poker websites would have to compete with existing illegal websites that have little or no limits on the types of games offered.  Costs to Play. If the cost of playing on legal poker websites was greater than the cost of playing on illegal websites, due to taxes and fees paid by the players, there could be a fi scal disincentive to play and wager similar amounts on legal sites.  Security and Regulation.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2015/Authorizing-Online-Poker-California-Issues-Consideration062415.pdf

Gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - Authorizes Additional Gaming Activities at Tribal Casinos. This measure amends the State Constitution to authorize roulette and games played with dice (such as craps) at tribal casinos. Authorizes Online Sports Wagering.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-030

^[PDF] Authorization of Online Poker in California

The state could allow simi- lar incentives for its games.  Games Offered. Legal poker Web sites would have to compete with existing illegal Web sites that have little or no limits on the types of games offered. 6L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E February 9, 2010 Two Potential Sources of State Gaming Revenues
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/state_admin/2010/Online_Poker_02_09_10.pdf

2000 Budget Analysis: DFG_3600

2000 Budget Analysis: DFG_3600 Analysis of the 2000-01 Budget Bill Department of Fish and Game (3600) The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) administers programs and enforces laws pertaining to the fish, wildlife, and natural resources of the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2000/resources/res_12_dfg_3600_anl00.htm

California gaming activities. [Ballot]

Oct 1, 2021 - Authorizes Additional Gaming Activities at Cardrooms. This measure amends the Constitution to authorize games played with cards or tiles, including blackjack and baccarat, as long as they are not banking games, at cardrooms.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-009

LAO 2007 Budget Analysis: Department of Fish and Game (3600)

LAO 2007 Budget Analysis: Department of Fish and Game (3600) Department of Fish and Game (3600) The Department of Fish and Game is responsible for promoting and regulating hunting and fishing for game species, and for promoting resource protection for all California native plants, fish, and wildlife.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2007/resources/res_10_3600_anl07.aspx

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Elimination of State Environmental Positions

Feb 17, 2026 - For example, at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), positions include game wardens who prov ide important law enforcement and wildlife and resource protection services. Some CDFW positions also administer various permits, a key function to ensure that projects —from habitat restoration to infrastructure and housing development —can be completed with less damage to the environment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5124