The government plan of California. [Ballot]

Mar 31, 2026 - [Ballot]  PDF Version Pursuant to Elections Code 9005, we have reviewed a proposed initiative related to the government plan of California (A.G. File 26-0003). The measure intends to make a wide range of changes to the organization and operations of the California government and economy.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2026-003

The 2026-27 Budget: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education [Publication Details]

Mar 25, 2026 - This post assesses the Governor’s proposal to provide a General Fund appropriation for the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, a regulatory agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5169

The 2026-27 Budget: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education

Mar 25, 2026 - We further recommend the Legislature address BPPE ’s underlying structural deficit during the sunset review process this spring. As part of the sunset review, the state could approve fee increases to ensure the regulatory agency can cover its costs and be fiscally solvent in the years to come.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5169

The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Mar 25, 2026 - Grants are awarded through a competitive review process with a focus on merit, statewide relevance, and potential impact. The average award is $465,000. The grant duration varies from eight months to five years with most grants lasting two to three years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5171

Revising the State Constitution. [Ballot]

Mar 24, 2026 - [Ballot]  PDF Version Pursuant to Elections Code 9005, we have reviewed a proposed initiative related to the process for revising the State Constitution (A.G. File 26-0002). Generally, constitutional revisions change a large number of provisions or entail far reaching changes to the fundamental government plan of the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2026-002

Elections and the initiative process. [Ballot]

Mar 23, 2026 - [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed initiative regarding elections and the initiative process (A.G. File No. 26-0001). Background Citizen Initiatives. The State Constitution allows voters to propose laws and amendments to the Constitution through the citizen initiative process.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2026-001

The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Proposals

Mar 19, 2026 - The office coordinates the state-level guidance for and review of CEQA-related documents, including maintaining a statewide clearinghouse of CEQA environmental documents. Land Use Planning Information.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167

The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance [Publication Details]

Mar 18, 2026 - In this brief, we examine the Governor’s proposal to restructure state governance. The first section explains how the current system evolved and describes the main entities and their responsibilities. The second section reviews previous governance studies and explains how governance works in other contexts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5165

The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - Review and approve COE budgets and Local Control and Accountability Plans. Support the State Board of Education. Prepare information for board hearings and develop draft regulations for the board to review and adopt.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The Bay-Delta Plan and Voluntary Agreements: Ensuring Effective Legislative Oversight

Mar 18, 2026 - Federal law mandates that SWRCB review these plans at least once every three years, while state law requires them to be “periodically reviewed. ” Updating a plan typically involves several steps, including preparation of a staff report, which serves as a Substitute Environmental Document under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163