Proposition 14 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - The state ’s share of the income is deposited into the General Fund and may be used to support any state program. Over the years, CIRM ’s governing board has developed rules for how income revenue is shared with the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=14&year=2020

Proposition 24 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - The state ’s Department of Justice would continue to oversee and enforce these laws. Summary of Legislative Analyst ’s Estimate of Net State and Local Government Fiscal Impact Increased state costs of at least $10  million annually for a new state agency to oversee and enforce consumer privacy laws.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=24&year=2020

How Has COVID-19 Affected Renters and Homeowners?

Jan 19, 2021 - Our analysis does not estimate the amount of underlying rental debt that existed prior to March  2020 due to the state ’s longstanding housing affordability challenges, nor do we forecast how state and federal policy changes would affect the accumulation of rental debt in the future.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4312

The 2021-22 Budget: School Mental Health

Feb 12, 2021 - Assessment State Lacks Coordinated Strategy for Children ’s Mental Health. Given growing concerns over student mental health, providing additional state funding to increase school ‑based mental health services appears warranted.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4368

The 2021-22 Budget: The Governor’s Suspension Proposal

Jan 29, 2021 - It is possible that future state proposals to eliminate or reduce IHSS services could face the similar legal challenges. Other Items Provide Funding for Newer State Programs. Not all suspensions directly fund longstanding government programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4328

The 2021-22 Budget: CalAIM: New Directions for Services for Seniors and Persons With Disabilities

Mar 15, 2021 - What can the state do to address potential challenges? What additional requirements should the state impose on D ‑SNPs to ensure they provide an adequate level of integration between Medi ‑Cal and Medicare?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4404

Update on Community College Reserves

Jan 27, 2021 - Local reserves can be especially helpful during times when the state is deferring payments, as colleges might not receive their state funding until many months after they have incurred operating costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4323

Limiting government powers during a public health emergency. [Ballot]

Nov 4, 2020 - State and Local Governments Have Significant Powers During a State of Emergency. During a declared state of emergency, the Governor and local governments have significant powers that allow the government to respond quickly to circumstances that threaten the lives and safety of people and property.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2020-004

A Framework for Allocating Federal Recovery Funds [Publication Details]

May 4, 2021 - Moreover, beyond a relatively broad set of pandemic-related parameters, the ARP likely provides states with considerable flexibility over how to allocate the funds, presenting the Legislature with a unique opportunity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4422

Estimated Cost of Expanding Full-Scope Medi-Cal Coverage to All Otherwise-Eligible Californians Regardless of Immigration Status

May 5, 2021 - We did not take into account the fiscal impact of any change in other state and local health care programs that might occur due to this coverage expansion. For example, our caseload estimate generally assumes no major changes in the overall size of the state ’s undocumented population.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4423