^[PDF] Department of Health Services Toxic Substances Control Programs

Due to the importance of the permitting activity and regular inspecti ons in assuring compliance with hazardous waste l aws , we recommend the Legislature di rect the department to (1) take admi ni strative actions to achi eve t he May goal of issuing 90 permits, (2) include in the 1984-85 work plan a ·di scus sion of the appropriate inspection freque ncies for various categori
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/1983/department_of_health_services_toxic_substance_control_program.pdf

The right of Californians to possess firearms

The strict scrutiny test presumes the challenged regulatory action to be invalid and the burden of proof is on state and local governments to show that the l aw serves a compelling public interest. Under existing law, state and local government actions regulating firearms have generally been tested under the "rational relationship" test.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1999/990838_INT.html

2000 Budget Analysis: H&SS; Foster Care

County welfare departments have the responsibility of placing children in foster hom es. Children in the foster care system can be placed in either a foster family home (FFH) or a foster care group home (GH).
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2000/health_ss/hss_19_Foster_Care_anl00.htm

^[PDF] Overview of the Major Issues Regarding the Use of Tax-Exempt Bonds in California

Specifically, we have recommended tha t: o The Legisl ature reconsid~r the ·provis i ons of current state law that require all state genera l ob li gat i on bonds to be sold competitively. - 6- 28 7 o The CDAC prov i de l ocal ent ities wi t h informa ti on and as s istance i n evc.l ur-t i:1g the pGtc-r.t i ,:;l h::rEf ·i ~s t o be gained f rom r. egot iated sa l es, and o State
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/1983/overview_of_major_issues_regarding_the_use_of_tax-exempt_bonds_in_california.pdf

^[PDF] Overview on Poverty

Despite its fl aws, the poverty thresholds allow researchers and policy makers to examine trends over time using a consistent measure.  Substantial Changes Set for 2011. In September 2011, the Census Bureau will publish two sets of poverty data.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/socservices/2011/Poverty_Overview_05_10_11.pdf

2005 Initiative Analysis:Voters' Right to Protect Marriage.

For the receipt of federal benefits or for federal tax purposes, current federal l aw only recognizes marriage between a man and a woman. State Laws. The State Constitution currently does not define marriage.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050563.htm

2006 Initiative Analysis: The Voters' Right to Protect Marriage Initiative

The fiscal effect o f the measure is unknown and would depend on future interpretation by the courts of what constitutes “rights, incidents, or employee benefits of marriage,” both under existing l aw and under the measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2006/060436.htm

2006 Initiative Analysis: The Voters' Right to Protect Marriage Initiative (version 2)

The fiscal effect o f the measure is unknown and would depend on future interpretation by the courts of what constitutes “rights, incidents, or employee benefits of marriage,” both under existing l aw and under the measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2006/060490.htm

2006 Initiative Analysis: The Voters' Right to Protect Marriage Initiative (version 3)

The fiscal effect o f the measure is unknown and would depend on future interpretation by the courts of what constitutes “rights, incidents, or employee benefits of marriage,” both under existing l aw and under the measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2006/060628.htm

^[PDF] California's Parimutuel Horse Racing Tax

ES AND PENALTIES , OCCUPATIONAL LICE~!SE FEES, AND UNCLAI~1ED PARIMlJTUEL TICKETS , I OF THE LICENSE FEE REVHlUES, THE VAST MAJORITY--CLOSE TO 85 PERCH!T --CAME FPCM THOROUGI-IBRED RACING 1 ALTHOUGH (ALIFOP"1I.A.'
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/1984/californias_paramutual_horse_racing_tax.pdf