Proposed constitutional initiative related to gaming activities. [Ballot]

Aug 1, 2018 - Banking games generally involve players betting against the “house, ” who is a participant in the game with an interest in its outcome, and percentage games generally involve the house receiving a percentage of the money involved in the game.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2018-003

The 2026-27 Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 1, 2026 - As we release publications aimed at addressing the 2026-27 budget situation, we will add them to this index page.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5107

The 2017-18 Budget: Federal Receiver for Inmate Medical Services

Mar 3, 2017 - In some cases, the inmate could decide to withdraw the appeal (such as in cases where staff were able to address the inmate ’s concerns). Appeals that are not denied, referred to a health care discipline, or withdrawn, move to the next stage of the process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3601

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

^[PDF] Governor’s May Revision: Expansion of Inmate Rehabilitation Programs

According to the department, these programs would be located at prisons where access to CTE programming is currently limited.  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Program. CDCR provides CBT programs at 18 prisons.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2016/3462/Inmate-Rehabilitation-051616.pdf

The 2026-27 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - Instead, our forecast includes income tax collections that are somewhat weaker than suggested by cash trends, but still tens of billions of dollars above where they would be if stocks actually drop significantly.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5091

^[PDF] Proposition 26: Allows In-Person Roulette, Dice Games, Sports Wagering on Tribal Lands. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

This could reduce the taxes and fees they pay to the cities where they are located. „ The effects on most local governments would likely not be large. However, there could be larger effects on a few local governments that receive a large share of their revenue from cardrooms.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2022/Proposition-26-081022.pdf

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

The increase would depend mostly on how sports betting is regulated—such as the number of sports betting licenses approved, the type and number of betting options and events offered, and how much state enforcement is done.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2022/Prop-27-081022.pdf

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - Recommendations Approve Fire Watch Funding. We recommend the Legislature approve the one ‑time $15.2  million General Fund proposed for fire watch. Given the important safety function these funds support and CDCR ’s inability to address these costs due to the structural shortfall, this proposal meets the high bar for additional General Fund spending that we think
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

^[PDF] Cal Facts

Cal Facts 300 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 Est. aUses Case-Shiller data for the California metropolitan areas it covers and Federal Housing Finance Agency data for the rest of the state. First quarter of 2000 = 100. statE–loCal finanCEs 9 California's Tax Burden Is Somewhat Above Average Combined State-Local Taxes Per $100 of Personal Income, 2007-08  In 2007-08, California’s state
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2011/calfacts/calfacts_010511.pdf