The 2019-20 May Revision: LAO Revenue Outlook [Publication Details]

May 12, 2019 - This post details our General Fund revenue outlook for 2017‑18 through 2022‑23. Our estimates of General Fund revenues and transfers for the “budget window”—2017‑18 through 2019‑20—are $774 million (0.2 percent) above the administration’s May 2019 revenue forecast.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4037

The 2022-23 Budget: UC Climate-Related Proposals

Feb 16, 2022 - According to UC, the proposal would fund three categories of grants: (1) “translational science research grants that will accelerate climate resilience through transfer of ideas and technologies to practice, ” (2) “emergency seed grants to invest in climate disaster preparedness and mitigation, ” and (3) “seed and matching grants to support other climate ‑focused funding
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4538

Pretrial release and bail. [Ballot]

Sep 4, 2019 - Bail funds are allocated to counties and cities. Pretrial Release Before or After Arraignment. For certain offenses, individuals can generally be released after providing bail as listed in the bail schedule before their first court hearing —known as arraignment.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-006

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice

Oct 6, 2021 - Specifically, it includes $48.5  million one-time General Fund for planning and pre-construction activities for seven projects (Butte Juvenile Hall, Lake Lakeport, Los Angeles Master Plan, Mendocino Ukiah, Monterey Fort Ord, Nevada Nevada City, and San Bernardino Juvenile Dependency).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4460

Proposed Constitutional and Statutory Measure Related to Gaming [Ballot]

Jan 3, 2020 - At the same time, DOJ, county district attorneys, and city attorneys can pursue criminal actions seeking fines or convictions for violations of the state ’s gaming laws. Annual Required Spending on Education.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-029

Stem cell research. [Ballot]

Dec 2, 2019 - Under this procedure, the bone marrow of a donor (which contains stem cells) is transferred to another patient to replenish lost blood cells, typically due to certain types of cancer. Scientists are researching the use of stem cells to treat many other diseases and health conditions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-022

The 2020-21 Budget: The Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 20, 2019 - Our lower property tax estimate mainly reflects reductions in the amount of associated funding shifted from cities, counties, and other local governments to schools and community colleges. Figure 2 Updating Prior ‑ and Current ‑Year Estimates of the Minimum Guarantee (In Millions)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4113

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 17, 2019 - Specifically, the budget reverts $16.4  million in previously authorized but unencumbered funds and transfers $6  million from the Public Beach Restoration Fund. The administration plans to propose an ongoing funding solution for the HWRF as part of the 2020 ‑21 budget process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4103

The 2019-20 Budget: Early Education Analysis

Mar 4, 2019 - These steps can entail working with the city regarding the zoning requirements of the property, making renovations and repairs, and ensuring the facility is reviewed and approved by Community Care Licensing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3956

The 2020-21 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 27, 2020 - This phase includes testing, repairing and upgrading software, and transferring knowledge from project contractors to CSAC staff.CSAC anticipates requesting additional one‑time funds to complete this phase in 2021‑22, with a potential future funding request for certain ongoing operational costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4182