The 2026-27 Budget: Office of Emergency Services Next Generation 911 System

Feb 27, 2026 - In February 2026, OES reports it will execute an interim contract to move the dispatch centers that are currently using regional Next Generation 911 networks for voice calls to a statewide provider within 90  days.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5145

Key Differences Between Recent Medical Cannabis Laws and Proposition 64: A Preliminary Review

Dec 20, 2016 - While there are many similarities between MCRSA ’s statutory framework and Proposition  64 ’s, we highlight some key differences between MCRSA and Proposition  64 based upon our initial discussions with state departments and stakeholders.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3517

The 2026-27 Budget: Office of Emergency Services Next Generation 911 System [Publication Details]

Feb 27, 2026 - This brief summarizes the history, costs, and current status of the state’s effort to deploy a Next Generation 911 system and assesses the administration’s proposal to abandon the existing regional approach in favor of a statewide model. It also offers recommendations regarding legislative oversight of this project and the long-term governance of the state’s 911 system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5145

The 2018-19 Budget: Census Outreach

Mar 8, 2018 - Census Day —for the purposes of the count —is April 1. Changes to the 2020 Census Significant Changes to Count Operations. The 2010 Census cost over $12  billion over the life cycle of the enumeration (which includes the preparation for and aftermath of the count).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3780

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Cannabis Control—Legal and Administrative Hearing Costs

Mar 4, 2024 - The language specifies that DCC must demonstrate to DOF a need for additional resources and that the augmentation shall be authorized no sooner than 30 days after notification to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4869

The Property Tax Inheritance Exclusion

Oct 9, 2017 - Apply Means Testing. Another option is to require means testing to determine eligibility for the exclusion. The Legislature could set an income threshold under which a child ’s income would have to fall to be eligible for the inheritance exclusion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3706

The 2017-18 Budget: Secretary of State Spring Finance Letter

Apr 25, 2017 - The Legislature could formally require the Secretary of State to report its f indings and recommend possible improvements to SB  450 following the state ’s experience with the new voting model. How Should The State Use the Remaining 2009 Settlement Funds?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3656

The 2017-18 Budget: Considering the State's Role in Elections

Mar 30, 2017 - To be eligible to vote in California, a person must be (1)  a U.S. citizen, (2)  a resident of California, (3)  at least 18 years old on election day, (4)  not currently incarcerated or on parole for the conviction of a felony, and (5)  not prohibited from voting by a court due to mental capacity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3634

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - For example, in Fresno County, the historical trends of five days of extreme heat per year are projected to increase to 29 days annually between 2035 and 2064 and 43 days annually between 2070 and 2099.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2019-20 Budget: Department of State Hospitals

Feb 13, 2019 - These positions would be staffed on state hospital grounds for a 12 ‑hour time period each day that would span parts of the evening and overnight shift. While there is one supervisor per unit during the day shift, the administration indicates that the lower level of patient activity and administrative duties during the afternoon and overnight shift mean fewer registered nurse supervisors would be necessary.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3936