Gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - The measure ’s fiscal impact would also depend on the number of tribes that offer sports wagering and the mechanisms they use to do so, as well as the extent to which members of the public cho ose to participate in sports wagering.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-030

^[PDF] The Tribal Government Gaming and Economic Self-Sufficiency Act of 1998, Amendment No. 1-NS

Thus, any Indian tribe requesting a tribal- state compact for Class III gambling would not be limited to the provisions of the com- pact discussed above—other than the scope of Class III gambling. Hon.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1998/980065_INT.pdf

^[PDF] The Gaming Control Act of 1998

Existing law prohibits (1) games of chance and wagering that comprise what is com- monly referred to as casino-style gambling (such as roulette, craps, blackjack, and slot machines) and (2) progressive jackpots (where part of each card game’s “pot” of win- nings is carried over to successive games).
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1998/980074_INT.pdf

^[PDF] The Gaming Control Act

Existing law prohibits (1) games of chance and wagering that comprise what is com- monly referred to as casino-style gambling (such as roulette, craps, blackjack, and slot machines) and (2) progressive jackpots (where part of each card game’s “pot” of win- nings is carried over to successive games).
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1998/980075_INT.pdf

Tribal gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - This is because a federal court previously determined that the payments required by certain tribal-state com pacts into the state ’s General Fund for use at the state ’s discretion generally were an illegal tax prohibited under federal law.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-039

The 2017-18 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 15, 2017 - In this report, we assess many of the Governor's 2017-18 budget proposals in the resources and environmental protection areas and recommend various changes. We provide a complete listing of our recommendations at the end of this report.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3558

How Have Past Stock Market Downturns Affected Income Tax Revenue? [EconTax Blog]

Mar 9, 2026 - By most measures, the global financial crisis was more severe than the dot-com crash. The state 's unemployment rate, for example, peaked at 7 percent following the dot-com crash but reached nearly double that during the financial crisis and remained elevated for much longer.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/852

How Have Past Stock Market Downturns Affected Income Tax Revenue? [EconTax Blog]

Mar 9, 2026 - By most measures, the global financial crisis was more severe than the dot-com crash. The state 's unemployment rate, for example, peaked at 7 percent following the dot-com crash but reached nearly double that during the financial crisis and remained elevated for much longer.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/852

2001 Budget Analysis: Resources Overview

For DWR, the budget proposes 22 percent less in expenditures for 2001-02, com pared to the estimated current-year level. The reduction includes a decrease of $254 million (mainly in local assistance) for various projects and programs funded with Proposition 13 bond funds.  
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2001/resources/res_1_overview.htm

California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk

Jan 23, 2026 - After the dot-com bust and the Great Recession, it took four and five years, respectively, for revenues to recover. Incorporating revenue risk into the budget now, therefore, reflects prudence, not pessimism.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5104