Tribal gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - Fir st, the measure amends state law to establish a framework to authorize federally recognized tribes with Indian lands in California to offer online sports wagering to individuals ph ysically in California but not on Indian lands.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-039

^[PDF] Update: Racial and Ethnic Disproportionalities and Disparities in California’s Child Welfare System

URL: https://ccwip.berkeley.edu Population data source: California Department of Finance, 2010-2060 Population Projections by Race/Ethnicity, Detailed Age, & Sex at Birth. Racial/Ethnic Disproportionalities of Entries Into Foster Care Over Time Proportion of Foster Care Entries Divided by Proportion of Child Population 0.5 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 Black Chief Dep.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/socservices/2024/Child-Welfare-Disparities-040324.pdf

"The Gaming Control Act of 1998"

Proposal Legalized Gambling This measure (1) authorizes up to 3,000 pari-mutuel video gambling machines (defined as "California-style gaming") in the City of Palm Springs (Riverside County), (2)  authorizes progressive jackpots, and (3) repeals the existing moratorium on new and expanded card rooms.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1998/980074_INT.html

"The Gaming Control Act"

Proposal Legalized Gambling This measure (1) authorizes up to 5,000 video gambling machines (defined as "California-style gaming") in the City of Palm Springs (Riverside County), (2)  authorizes progressive jackpots, and (3) repeals the existing moratorium on new and expanded card rooms.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1998/980075_INT.html

^[PDF] The Gaming Control Act of 1998

PROPOSAL Legalized Gambling This measure (1) authorizes up to 3,000 pari-mutuel video gambling machines (de- fined as “California-style gaming”) in the City of Palm Springs (Riverside County), (2) authorizes progressive jackpots, and (3) repeals the existing moratorium on new and expanded card rooms.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1998/980074_INT.pdf

^[PDF] The Gaming Control Act

PROPOSAL Legalized Gambling This measure (1) authorizes up to 5,000 video gambling machines (defined as “California-style gaming”) in the City of Palm Springs (Riverside County), (2) authorizes progressive jackpots, and (3) repeals the existing moratorium on new and expanded card rooms.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1998/980075_INT.pdf

"The Tribal Government Gaming and Economic Self-Sufficiency Act of 1998"

This gaming would be based on the existing compact between the state and the Sycuan Band of Mission Indians. Gaming Devices. These are machines (such as electronic or video) that allow the individual player to play any game of chance--provided the machine does not dispense coins or currency and is not a ctivated with a handle.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1998/980065_INT.html

^[PDF] The Tribal Government Gaming and Economic Self-Sufficiency Act of 1998, Amendment No. 1-NS

This gaming would be based on the existing compact between the state and the Sycuan Band of Mission Indians. • Gaming Devices. These are machines (such as electronic or video) that allow the individual player to play any game of chance—provided the machine does not dispense coins or currency and is not activated with a handle.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1998/980065_INT.pdf

Artificial intelligence (AI) and child safety. [Ballot]

Dec 12, 2025 - The law excludes certain chatbots, such as those used solely for customer service, business operations, video game interactions limited to game-related topics, and stand-alone voice-activated virtual assistants that do not maintain relationships across interactions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-025

The 2017-18 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 15, 2017 - In this report, we assess many of the Governor's 2017-18 budget proposals in the resources and environmental protection areas and recommend various changes. We provide a complete listing of our recommendations at the end of this report.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3558