Proposed Constitutional and Statutory Measure Related to Gaming [Ballot]

Jan 3, 2020 - This measure amends the State Constitution, as well as state law, to authorize sports wagering —beginning January 1, 2022 —at (1)  tribal casinos on tribal lands if authorized by their tribal-state compacts and (2)  the state ’s existing racetracks.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-029

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor’s Computer Science Proposals

Mar 10, 2020 - Student Test Scores Are One Component of State ’s Accountability System. In 2013, the state adopted a new school accountability system that assesses school district performance in eight state priority areas.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4198

The 2021-22 Budget: Multiyear Budget Outlook [Publication Details]

May 23, 2021 - This report presents our office’s independent assessment of the condition of the state General Fund budget through 2024-25 assuming the economy continues to grow. While the state faces a historic surplus, a spending level beyond what is proposed by the Governor would require the Legislature to identify proposals to reject.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4437

Funding for state and local air quality regulatory agencies. [Ballot]

Jan 24, 2020 - The CAA requires that each state has a plan —called a State Implementation Plan (SIP) —to demonstrate how air quality standards will be achieved, maintained, and enforced. CARB is the state entity responsible for developing this plan in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-032

State Budget Effects of Recent Federal Actions to Address COVID-19 [Publication Details]

Apr 5, 2020 - State Budget Effects of Recent Federal Actions to Address COVID-19 [Publication Details] State Budget Effects of Recent Federal Actions to Address COVID-19 Format: HTML Description: In recent weeks Congress has passed legislation that has directed funding to respond to the coronavirus emergency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4217

Judicial Branch Actions Responding to COVID-19

May 6, 2020 - Under the State Constitution and state law, Judicial Council adopts California Rules of Court specifying how the judicial branch will operate. These rules must be consistent with federal and state law and apply to courts statewide.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4227

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor's Wildfire-Related Proposals

Feb 21, 2020 - The state supports the mutual aid system in a number of ways, such as providing state ‑funded fire engines to local communities. The mutual aid system plays a critical part of the state ’s capacity to respond to large wildfires and generally is considered successful.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4172

The 2020-21 Budget: Fresno Integrated K-16 Education Collaborative

Mar 11, 2020 - State Funds Several Ongoing Efforts to Promote Regional Collaboration. The state also has promoted the creation of additional education pathways by establishing regional consortia. In 2016 ‑17, the state created the Strong Workforce Program to coordinate career technical education pathways through seven regional consortia.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4199

Assessing Vulnerability of State Assets to Climate Change

Jan 9, 2020 - Assessing Vulnerability of State Assets to Climate Change January 9, 2020 Assessing Vulnerability of State Assets to Climate Change In this post, we discuss current efforts being made by state departments to assess the potential for severe risks to state facilities posed by climate change, such as sea level rise and more wildfires.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4133

COVID-19 and California’s Evolving Fiscal Outlook

Mar 18, 2020 - Earlier this week the Legislature provided the administration additional resources and authority to ensure the state can effectively respond. Similarly, there is a marshaling of resources occurring at the federal level that should offer support to the economy and the state ’s fiscal situation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4203