The 2026-27 Budget: Permitting Support at the State Water Resources Control Board

Mar 2, 2026 - In addition, under current state law, the water boards cannot initially cite an illegal discharge (such as illegal dumping) if that type of discharge was not included in a permit. Instead, they must issue a notice and can only cite the illegal discharge the second time it has occurred.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5144

The 2021-22 Budget: May Revenue Outlook [EconTax Blog]

May 17, 2021 - The rapid onset of this revenue surge makes it difficult to pin down its exact causes. That being said, our current understanding is that several factors are at work: Continued Success of Technology Sector.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/654

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 6, 2023 - Are enrolled in the Home Visiting program. Are transitioning from subsidized to unsubsidized employment. Are participating in Family Stabilization services. Are referred to Stage 1 Child Care services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4812/2

California gaming activities. [Ballot]

Oct 1, 2021 - Specifically, tribes have certain rights to govern themselves without interference from states. As a result, state regulation of tribal casinos and other activities is generally limited to what is authorized under (1) federal law and (2) federally approved agreements negotiated between a tribe and a state (known as tribal -state compacts).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-009

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 2, 2024 - Home Visiting Program (HVP). The CalWORKs HVP is a voluntary program that aims to improve the outcomes of CalWORKs participants who are pregnant or have children under 24 months of age through evidence-based home visiting models.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4933/2

Gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - For example, the state and local governments could experience increased revenues from economic activity generated from people from out of state visiting to place sports wagers and spending more in the state as a result.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-030

Tribal gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - For example, the state and local governments could experience increased revenues from economic activity generated from individuals from out of state visiting to place sports wagers and spending more in the state as a result.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-039

Voting in California. [Ballot]

Sep 4, 2025 - Voter Identification Cards. The one-time and ongoing costs to the state for providing free voter identification cards to voters would depend on future decisions by the Legislature. These include (1)  which state entity would have the responsibility of issuing the cards (for example, DMV, Secretary of State, or a newly created office), (2)  the
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-007

How Will the Changing Landscape Affect California’s Health Care System?

May 4, 2026 - Medi ‑Cal pays safety net clinics for each visit from a Medi ‑Cal beneficiary. Each clinic ’s rate is set based on its reported costs. As a budget solution, the state will reduce these rates for visits from adult Medi ‑Cal enrollees with UIS beginning in July 2026.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5180

The 2025-26 Budget: Natural Resources and Agriculture Discretionary Spending Proposals

Feb 18, 2025 - However, an important consideration is that because the Library Pass Program is available to any Californian with a public library card, it is not as closely targeted toward residents with particular demographics as other free park pass progra ms the state operates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4967