The 2019-20 May Revision: Sales Tax Exemptions for Diapers and Menstrual Products

May 12, 2019 - The state funds various types of subsidized child care for low-income families, but the number of eligible children typically exceeds the number of “slots ” funded by the state. Due to this shortfall, the state fails to assist part of the targeted population and creates an inequity between those who receive slots and those who do not.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4040

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - These slots would be on top of the almost 9,000 full ‑day slots the state added over the past three years. Extending preschool to all children from low ‑income families is consistent with considerable research that has concluded the benefits of preschool are greatest for these children.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

The 2022-23 Budget: Supply Chain and Port Infrastructure Proposals

Feb 15, 2022 - The Governor ’s budget includes $6  million from the General Fund in 2022 ‑23 for DMV to fund overtime for 200 Licensing Registration Examiners, as well as the necessary office and support staff, so that field offices with wait times of 30 days or more for commercial drive tests can offer additional testing slots on Saturdays.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

The 2020-21 May Revision: Revenue Proposals in the 2020-21 May Revision

May 20, 2020 - Alternative uses of the forgone revenue, such as child care slots, could provide more substantial assistance to families with the greatest financial needs. LAO Recommendations on Governor ’s Proposals Consider Modified Version of NOL Suspension.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4238