Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Significant declines—or potential permanent extinctions—of the state’s native fish species represent not just a loss of public trust natural resources, but also impair the state’s fishing industry and economy, as well as dispossess some of California’s Native American communities of essential elements of their tribal culture.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

2018-19 Budget: Voting Equipment for Counties

Mar 16, 2018 - Voting Equipment HAVA Provided Funding for Voting Equipment After 2000 Presidential Election. Voting equipment and the administration of U.S. elections became a prominent issue following the contested presidential election in 2000.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3786

Post Election Manual Tally Mandate

Jan 13, 2016 - For all federal elections, each polling place must have at least one voting system equipped for individuals with disabilities. Federal law defines a voting system as “the total combination of mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment…that is used to define ballots, to cast and count ballots, to report or display election results and to produce and maintain any audit trail information.”
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3327

An Initial Look at Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Local Government Fiscal Condition

May 12, 2021 - Although the federal government has ultimate discretion, some of these costs could include costs associated with disinfecting eligible facilities, providing temporary medical facilities, providing temporary housing for persons experiencing homelessness, purchasing equipment and suppl ies (such as face masks and other personal protective equipment), and directing law enforcement to provide necessary assistance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4428