The 2023-24 Budget: Racial and Identity Profiling Mandate

Feb 27, 2023 - While the full extent of how such da ta is used is unclear, there are clear examples where it has been used to generate research to further public discourse on racial and identity profiling. For example, the Public Policy Institute of California published reports on racial disparities in law enforcement stops in October 2021 and on racial disparities in traffic stops in October 2022 —both of which used this data.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4715

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Transportation

Apr 5, 2022 - These higher standards likely will require using more complex forecasting da ta, based not solely on historical flooding patterns, but also informed by changing and anticipated conditions. Existing Materials Likely Will Not Meet the Demands of Changing Conditions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4576

The Definition of Qualified Capital Outlay for the State Appropriations Limit

Feb 18, 2022 - There are also some properties that appear to meet the de finition, although perhaps less clearly, like information technology projects. Does the State Need to Own the Asset to Count It as an Exclusion?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4547

The 2025-26 Budget: Food Assistance Programs

Feb 19, 2025 - However, as a budget solution, the 2024-25 spending plan de layed the expansion implementation by two years. Automation for the expansion is now expected to begin in 2026-27, with benefit distribution to begin in 2027-28 (for newly eligible recipients).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4971

The 2023-24 Budget: State and Federal One-Time K-12 Funding

Mar 10, 2023 - Remaining funding allocated based on 2020 ‑21 Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) apportionments. 4.6 b Arts, Music, and Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant Funds may be used for instructional materials and professional development related to school climate (such as training on de ‑escalation strategies) and various academic subject areas, including visual and performing arts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4734

The extraction and recovery of oil and gas, as well as fossil fuel consumption. [Ballot]

Nov 23, 2021 - The measure ’s limitations on operation of wells in health protection zones, well stimulation treatments, and construction of new wells would likely cause significant oil and gas production de clines within a few years.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-028

Local land use planning and zoning. [Ballot]

Sep 1, 2023 - State laws enacted since 2016 that would be affected by this measure aimed to reduce barriers to housing de velopment. If cities and counties adopt zoning and land use laws that restrict housing development, housing costs could increase and potentially constrain economic growth.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-011

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - This amount includes $10  million for Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup security costs, $10  million for Family Justice Centers, and $8  million to the City of Los Angeles for fire engine purchases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081/

The 2024-25 Budget: The Governor’s Proposition 98 Funding Maneuver

Feb 15, 2024 - Moreover, the cost of this maneuver would be outsi de of funding for schools and community colleges. All other state General Fund programs would bear these costs. Sets a Problematic Precedent. While borrowing to finance a year ‑end deficit is unconstitutional, the state is permitted to shift its own funds and costs —that is, to internally borrow —to balance the budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4840

The 2023-24 Budget: One-Time K-12 Spending Proposals

Feb 16, 2023 - In addition, LEAs may use these funds for professional development related to school climate (such as training on de ‑escalation strategies). Funds may also be used for operational staffing costs (including retirement and health benefit cost increases), materials and equipment to keep schools safely open during the COVID ‑19 pandemic, and purchasing diverse and culturally relevant books and text that support independent student reading.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4688