California Student Aid Commission Spending Proposals Under Governor’s Budget and May Revision [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/616

Felony sentencing. [Ballot]

Dec 14, 2021 - Fiscal Effects State Criminal Justice System Impacts. The measure would have various impacts on the state ’s criminal justice system. Most significantly, the measure would reduce the state prison population.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-035

Unit 2 (Attorneys) MOU Analysis [Publication Details]

Aug 25, 2022 - We reviewed the proposed memorandum of understanding for Bargaining Unit 2 (Attorneys and Hearing Officers). Bargaining Unit 2 is represented by the California Attorneys, Administrative Law Judges, and Hearing Officers in State Government (CASE). This review is pursuant to Section 19829.5 of the Government Code.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4619

The 2022-23 Budget: California Food Assistance Program

Feb 11, 2022 - The federal government gave states the option to provide state ‑funded food assistance to populations affected by the 1996 policy change (such as legal permanent residents who arrived less than five years ago).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4532

The 2022-23 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services

Feb 2, 2022 - Additionally,  counties  may  establish IHSS hourly wages above the state minimum wage through local wage ordinances or, more commonly, collectively bargained agreements. As of January 2022, 50  counties have IHSS hourly wages above the state minimum wage ($15  per  hour).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4512

Overview of Special Education Funding Models

Dec 17, 2021 - Fischer, A., Syverson, E., & Duncombe, C. (2021). 50-State Comparison: K-12 and Special Education Funding. Education Commission of the States. Retrieved November 30, 2021, from https://www.ecs.org/50-state-comparison-k-12-and-special-education-funding/ .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4486

State and local government tax rules. [Ballot]

Nov 22, 2021 - Background State Government Taxes and Fees. This year ’s state budget spends over $255  billion in state funds. Over 90  percent of the state budget is funded with revenues from taxes. These include, for example, sales taxes paid on goods and income taxes paid on wages and other sources of income.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-026

Students’ right to a high-quality public education. [Ballot]

Nov 29, 2021 - A court ruling to invalidate or enjoin a state or local law, regulation, policy, or official action may result in changes to state or local spending on educational programs if the state or local governing boards independently decide to take such actions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-033

Affordable housing bonds. [Ballot]

Jan 3, 2022 - State Impact. The measure ’s impact on state costs is uncertain. In the near term, the demand for state funding for affordable housing programs would not likely change. In the longer run, the measure could have a more significant fiscal impact on the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-040

Options for Creating a Forestry Management Training Center

Jan 4, 2022 - State Conservation Camps Train Inmate Hand Crews. CalFire and CDCR jointly operate 35  conservation camps in 25 counties across the state. Inmates in the program live in a conservation camp rather than in a state prison.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4487