The 2026-27 Budget: Estimated State Savings From Proposition 47

Feb 23, 2026 - Accordingly, these provisions of Proposition  36 partially undo the punishment reductions that were made by Proposition  47. As a result, Proposition  36 reduces the state savings attributable to Proposition  47.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5108

The 2026-27 Budget: Estimated State Savings From Proposition 47 [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Estimated State Savings From Proposition 47 [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5108

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - Based on February 2026 estimates from the Chancellor ’s Office, 34 districts are receiving their SCFF ‑calculated amounts in 2025 ‑26, 25  districts are on stability (receiving a combined $76  million in apportionment funding above their SCFF ‑calculated amounts), and 13 districts are on hold harmless (receiving a combined $86  million above their SCFF ‑calculated amounts).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - While these campuses would receive a second Proposition  2 project, many other campuses have not yet received any Proposition  2 funding. To address this issue, the Chancellor ’s Office intends to begin limiting each campus to one new project every two years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities [Publication Details]

Mar 17, 2026 - This post assesses the Governor’s proposals to fund the second batch of community college capital outlay projects under Proposition 2, an education facilities bond.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5159

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2026 - In this brief, we assess the Governor’s 2026-27 proposals for child care and State Preschool and provide associated recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5168

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - This change includes a $175  million increase in non ‑Proposition  98 General Fund, which is partially offset by a $14  million decrease in Proposition  64 funds and a $10  million decrease in federal funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

The 2026-27 Budget: CDTFA’s Cannabis and Tobacco Programs

Feb 23, 2026 - In a November 2022 referendum, voters approved Chapter  34 of 2020 (SB  793, Hill), which bans most sales of flavored tobacco products. ( “Flavored ” refers to non ‑tobacco flavors, such as menthol cigarettes or fruit ‑flavored e ‑cigarettes.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5132

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Establishes an Accreditation Process Beginning in 2033 ‑34. Beginning in 2033 ‑34, schools receiving community schools funding must successfully complete an accreditation process every seven years. The accreditation process would be managed by the technical assistance centers and CDE.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The 2026-2027 Budget: California Cannabis Control Appeals Panel Permanent Funding Request [Publication Details]

Feb 11, 2026 - In this post we assess the Governor’s request for permanent funding for the Cannabis Control Appeals Panel.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5119