Initiative Analyses

File No. 2000-028 Electoral Freedom of Choice and No Wasted Votes Act This measure would establish a system in which voters would rank their choices for any elective office in California, and those rankings would be used to hold an “instant runoff el ection.”
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiatives?page=75

^[PDF] Department of Parks and Recreation: LAO Alternative to Governor's Budget-Balancing Proposal

In addition, many parks charge no en- trance fees. Average Fee Revenues Are $2.83 Per Paid Visitor. – Because fee levels vary by time and place, we use the average fees paid per paid visitor as a way to compare fee levels over time.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/resources/2008/DPR_Alternative_03_24_08.pdf

^[PDF] Department of Parks and Recreation: LAO Alternative to Governor’s Budget-Balancing Proposal

In addition, many parks charge no en- trance fees. Average Fee Revenues Are $2.83 Per Paid Visitor. – Because fee levels vary by time and place, we use the average fees paid per paid visitor as a way to compare fee levels over time.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/resources/2008/DPR_Alternative_Proposal_031208.pdf

Electoral Freedom of Choice and No Wasted Votes Act

Proposal This measure would establish a system in which voters would rank their choices for any elective office in California, and those rankings would be used to hold an "instant runoff el ection." Specifically, ballots would be counted in rounds, in which the candidate with the least number of votes would be eliminated, and the votes cast for
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2000/000943_INT.htm

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Figure 6 ELOP Funding Tiers and Rates Over Time Tier 1 EL/LI Threshold Tier 1 Rate Per EL/LI Student Tier 2 Rate Per EL/LI Student 2021 ‑22
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

Proposed constitutional initiative regarding how Californians vote and the composition of the State Senate. [Ballot]

Oct 9, 2019 - These increased costs could be millions of dollars for the state and tens of millions of dollars for county governments every two-year el ection cycle. Summary of the Fiscal Effect We estimate that the measure would have the following fiscal effects: Increased state elections costs potentially totaling millions of dollars for every two-year election cycle.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-013

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Nov 10, 2025 - Trailer legislation specifies that EL counts in TK will be calculated by applying a fact or to TK enrollment equal to the share of ELs enrolled in kindergarten who are not eligible for free or reduced-price meals and not a foster youth.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5087

^[PDF] A Look at the Progress of English Learner Students

The districts are ranked in All but two are unified districts and 15 of the 20 districts are in the southern region of the state. Most of these districts are located in a large urban area, al- though rural and suburban districts also are represented.
https://lao.ca.gov/2004/english_learners/021204_english_learners.pdf

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - When proposing new projects, the administration generally follows the ranked project priority list identified in the judicial branch ’s 2019 assessment of facility needs. Since 2021 ‑22, the construction or renovation of 12  of the highest ranked immediate need projects have commenced.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

The 2025-26 Budget: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Feb 20, 2025 - By contrast, Tier  2  districts are only required to provide access to EL/LI students who are interested in the program. Tier 2 districts can opt to serve non ‑EL/LI students, and may choose to cover the additional costs above their apportionment by assessing family fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4977