Improving Legislative Oversight of Emergency Authorities

Apr 10, 2025 - On May 18, 2011, Governor Brown terminated 103 states of emergency dating back to June 2004. All of these states of emergency were proclaimed under the previous administration but had not been terminated.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5029

The 2025-26 Budget: Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Reorganization

Feb 25, 2025 - For example, in the 2011-2012 session, when the BCSH reorganization was considered, legislation was enacted rejecting certain portions of that reorganization plan. Specifically, Chapter  138 of 2012 (AB  1458, Buchanan) and Chapter  137 of 2012 (AB  1019, Buchanan) included provisions to reject changes made by the reorganization plan to certain independent entities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4987

The 2022-23 Budget: Secretary of State Request to Waive Business Filing Fees

Feb 7, 2022 - For example, between 2011 ‑12 and 2020 ‑21, the General Fund received $179  million from the special fund. The amount transferred to the General Fund has varied significantly year to year, ranging from $5  million in 2011 ‑12 to $36  million in 2017 ‑18.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4516