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[PDF] Term Limits and Legislative Reform Act

This measure would amend the State Constitution and state law to ban destructive research on a human embryo, as de- fined, and certain related activities. Background Stem Cell Research. A stem cell is a type of cell found in both animals and humans that has the potential to develop into many different types of specialized cells in the body.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2008/080087.pdf

[PDF] The Ban on Human Cloning

Scientists have conducted research on stem cells to better understand how animals and humans de- velop and how healthy cells replace damaged cells. This research may lead to new medical treatments for diseases.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2008/080088.pdf

2000 Budget Analysis: H&SS; EMSA 4120

The agency's primary responsibilities are to (1) develop guidelines for local emer gency medical services (EMS) systems, (2) review and approve local EMS plans, (3) coordinate medical and hospital disaster preparedness and response and assist the Office of Emerge ncy Services in the preparation of the medical component of the State Emergency Plan, (4) establish
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2000/health_ss/hss_4_EMSA_4120_anl00.htm

Emergency medical personnel. (Amendment No. 1) [Ballot]

Dec 14, 2017 - Background Emergency Medical Services in California Counties Administer Local Emergency Medical Services (EMS). In California, counties are responsible for developing and coordinating local EMS systems through EMS agencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-043

[PDF] Tax credit for health insurance and State Health Insurance Fund

Some individuals who itemize their deduc- tions may take a partial deduction for health care expenses for themselves or their de- pendents (including premiums for health coverage) under the PIT. The allowable de- duction is the amount of these expenses that exceeds 7.5 percent of adjusted gross in- come.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1998/980076_INT.pdf

[PDF] California Welfare Reform Act of 2002

The main provisions and fiscal impacts of the measure are de- scribed below. MAJOR PROVISIONS Background. The CalWORKs program requires most parents to participate in em- ployment or welfare-to-work activities for 32 or 35 hours per week.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2001/010321_INT.pdf

[PDF] Emergency medical personnel. (Amendment No. 1)

BACKGROUND Emergency Medical Services in California Counties Administer Local Emergency Medical Services (EMS). In California, counties are responsible for developing and coordinating local EMS systems through EMS agencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2017/170636.pdf

[PDF] Identification Device Protection Act

Even the simplest tags, however, can lead to the collection of extensive amounts of information on an object when the reader is em- ployed in conjunction with a computer database that is updated whenever the reader scans the tag.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2007/070764.pdf

[PDF] The Public Employee Benefit Reform Act

Most state and local govern- ment employees—including some part-time employees—are eligible to receive a de- fined benefit pension after retiring that is based on the employee’s age at retirement, years of service, salary, and type of work assignment.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2007/070602.pdf

[PDF] Update California: The Impact of Federal Spending and Tax Proposals on California

A more de- tailed discussion of this legislation's impact can be found in our recent brief entitled Per- sonal Responsibility Act of 1995: Impact on California (see back page). Taking Back the Streets Act (HR 3).
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/1995/update_california_5-1995.pdf