The 2025-26 Budget: Update on Implementation of New Firearm and Ammunition Tax

Feb 19, 2025 - Subject to Legislative Appropriation $50.0 CDE Program or activities (such as physical security improvements and school ‑based mental health services) addressing risk factors for gun violence affecting K ‑12 students. 3 15.0 JC Court ‑based firearm relinquishment grant program to facilitate removal of firearms and ammunition from individuals who become prohibited from owning or possessing them
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4970

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities

Feb 16, 2021 - However, standards can also encourage generally accepted practices that promote humane conditions and staff safety. For example, case law requires facilities to serve food that is nutritious and prepared under clean conditions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4371

The 2021-22 Budget: Trial Court Operations Proposals

Feb 11, 2021 - Proposal Can Promote Equity and Increase Access to Courts. The Governor ’s proposal can promote equity and increase public access to the courts. This is because it would provide individuals —such as those who are unable to travel to the court due to their income, work schedule, health, or location —with greater accesses to court services (such as choosing to contest a violation).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4362

The 2022-23 Budget: Judicial Branch Proposals

Feb 3, 2022 - This makes it very difficult for the Legislature to assess how the funds will promote fiscal equity among the trial courts and if it is consistent with legislative  priorities. Different Ways to Promote Fiscal Equity Among Individual Trial Courts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4513

The 2024-25 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 23, 2024 - Proposed Self-Help Funding Would Help Promote Equity. Additionally, funding for self-help centers helps promote equity. People seeking self-help center services generally are lower-income and cannot afford the services of an attorney to address issues that may have significant impacts on their lives —such as divorce, child custody, domestic violence, eviction, and guardianship issues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4848

Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process

Jan 5, 2023 - Recommendations to Promote Equity in the Parole Hearing Process In view of the above concerns we identified with California ’s parole hearing process, we recommend that the Legislature take key steps to promote greater equity in the process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4658

The 2024-25 Budget: County Probation Grants to Support Temporary Increase in the Supervision Population

Feb 20, 2024 - (BSCC is broadly responsible for providing statewide leadership, coordination, and technical assistance to promote effective state and local efforts in California ’s adult and juvenile justice systems, including administering various grant programs.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4849

The 2025-26 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 12, 2025 - For example, some funding was designated for promoting fiscal equity among the trial courts. However, the provided funding was unallocated and subject to Judicial Council ’s discretion. b Does not include funding provided specifically for increased trial court health and retirement benefits as the state covers such costs in full.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4959

The 2023-24 Budget: County Probation Grants to Support Temporary Increase in the Supervision Population

Feb 23, 2023 - (BSCC is broadly responsible for providing statewide leadership, coordination, and technical assistance to promote effective state and local efforts in California ’s adult and juvenile justice systems, including administering various grant programs.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4703

The 2023-24 Budget: Sexual Assault Evidence Kits Testing Mandate

Feb 27, 2023 - Given the state ’s interest in promoting justice for sexual assault victims, we recommend funding this mandate to ensure SAE kits are tested in a timely manner. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4714