The 2017-18 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 15, 2017 - Background Mobile Source Regulations. Mobile sources, such as automobiles, are a large portion of the state ’s overall emissions. For example, 83   percent of statewide NOx emissions —a major contributor to ground ‑level ozone —comes from mobile sources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3558

^[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] Proposition 27: Allows Online and Mobile Sports Wagering Outside Tribal Lands. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

These compacts lay out what games can be offered by tribal casinos; how gambling will be regulated; and require certain payments, such as to the state and local governments. „ Currently, 66 tribal casinos in 28 counties offer slot machines, lottery games, and card games.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2022/Prop-27-081022.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

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

July 2017 Update: Los Angeles’ Bid for the Olympics and Paralympics

Jul 6, 2017 - In response, according to the report, Los Angeles organizers have recognized there would need to be “mobility hubs across the city to allow spectators …to connect to dedicated shuttle bus services and new cross-regional bus services. ” In addition, in our March report (see page 11 ), we discussed LA 2024’s goal of reducing Games-time traffic volumes in Los
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3695

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