The 2019-20 Budget: The Governor's Proposal for a New Office of Digital Innovation

Mar 22, 2019 - Given these potential changes, the Legislature might ask the administration to (1)  update the ongoing funding and position needs of ODI, (2)  explain the role of departmental reimbursements as an ongoing funding source for ODI, and (3)  outline the timeline for hiring and training ODI staff.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3981

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Other Provisions

Oct 17, 2019 - Innovation Fund of $10 Million for ODI Projects in 2019-20. Of the $26.2 million total funds provided for ODI in 2019-20, the Legislature approved $10 million (General Fund) for an “innovation fund ” ODI can use for projects with state agencies and departments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4101

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

L E G I S L AT I V E A N A LY S T ’ S O F F I C E 3 Proposal Allows Tribes or Gambling Companies to Offer Online Sports Betting „ Changes the California Constitution and state law to allow online sports betting over the Internet and mobile devices.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2022/Prop-27-081022.pdf

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

Remaining monies would be used in three ways: (1) 15 percent for gambling addiction and mental health programs and grants, (2) 15 percent for sports betting and gambling enforcement costs, and (3) 70 percent to the state General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2022/Proposition-26-081022.pdf

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Sep 27, 2022 - AB 156’s changes to current ODI’s statutory authority in anticipation of the new ODI include (but are not limited to) (1) the new ODI’s mission and activities, (2) the creation of a Chief Data Officer (CDO) position in statute (including related activities and responsibilities), and (3) updates to current ODI’s reporting requirements to reflect new ODI’s mission and activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4626

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: California's Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - Figure 3 General Fund Condition Under Fiscal Outlook (In Millions)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5091

Online sports wagering. [Ballot]

Oct 20, 2021 - This tax is applied to the amount of sports wagers made after deducting (1)  any wagers made with free bets or promotional credits (such as a wager made with funds provided by a gaming operator to a player as a promotion), (2)  players ’ winnings and prizes, and (3)  all federal gaming taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-017

^[PDF] Online sports wagering.

This tax is applied to the amount of sports wagers made after deducting (1) any wagers made with free bets or promotional credits (such as a wager made with funds provided by a gaming operator to a player as a promotion), (2) players’ winnings and prizes, and (3) all federal gaming taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2021/210494.pdf

Gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - This percent is applied to the amount of sports wagers made after deducting (1)  any wagers made with free bets or promotional credits (such as a wager made with funds provided by a tribe to a player as a promotion), (2)  all player winnings, and (3)  all federal gaming taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-030