Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details]

Jan 26, 2010 - Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details] Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility Format: HTML Description: In his January budget, the Governor proposed a state constitutional amendment that would require reductions in spending on state corrections, with corresponding increases in spending for public universities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2186

The 2017‑18 Budget: Implementation of Proposition 57 [Publication Details]

Apr 6, 2017 - In November 2016, voters approved Proposition 57, which made various changes affecting the state’s adult and youth correctional systems. In this report, we first describe state law and practice prior to the implementation of Proposition 57 and provide a description of the provisions of the measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3648

The 2017‑18 Budget: Implementation of Proposition 57

Apr 6, 2017 - As indicated above, the administration recently released emergency regulations outlining the new parole consideration process for nonviolent offenders. These emergency regulations will become finalized if CDCR adopts them through the regular rulemaking process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3648

Judicial Branch Actions Responding to COVID-19

May 6, 2020 - Emergency Orders Authorized by the Chief Justice. The California Constitution and state law authorize the Chief Justice to issue emergency orders in certain circumstances —including a condition that leads to a state of emergency being proclaimed by the Governor.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4227

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice

Oct 24, 2025 - (The unrestricted fund balance of the TCTF is the portion of the fund balance that is not set aside for particular purposes, such as emergency reserves.) $27.5  million one-time reversion —$14.2  million from 2023-24 and $13.3  million from 2024-25 —from eliminating a two-year pilot program required by Chapter  326 of 2022 (AB  1981, Lee) to study whether greater juror compensation and mileage reimbursement increase juror diversity and participation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5085

Retail Theft in California: Looking Back at a Decade of Change

Jun 12, 2025 - In April 2020, the Judicial Council (the policymaking and governing body of the judicial branch) adopted a statewide emergency bail schedule that set bail for arrestees at $0 for most misdemeanors and low ‑level felonies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5055

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CDPH = California Department of Public Health; COVID ‑19 = coronavirus disease 2019; CHHS = California Health and Human Services Agency; HHS = Health and Human Services; GARE = Government Alliance on Race and Equity; EMSA = Emergency Medical Services Authority; CalAIM = California Advancing and Innovating Medi ‑Cal; ICF ‑DDs = Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/2

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - As such, if the Legislature wishes to have substantively more reserves available when responding to downturns or other emergencies, we would recommend also changing the formulas that set aside funds each year to increase how much is saved.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CAC = California Arts Council; CalVet = California Department of Veterans Affairs; CDE = California Department of Education; CDFA = California Department of Food and Agriculture; CDI = California Department of Insurance; CDT = California Department of Technology; SOC = Security Operations Center; IT = information technology; CMD = California Military Department; CPUC = California Public Utilities
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/6

State Corrections: Response to COVID-19

May 8, 2020 - CDCR is working with the Office of Emergency Services and a community service provider to provide hotel rooms for parolees who need to complete a period of quarantine or isolation. DJJ Delay of Reorganization.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4229