The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - Recommend Holding Enrollment Flat at Universities in 2027 ‑28. Given the sizeable projected deficit in 2027 ‑28, we recommend holding enrollment expectations flat for UC and CSU that year. Setting higher enrollment targets for the segments without providing them funding comes with downsides.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

California’s relationship with the United States of America. [Ballot]

Sep 30, 2025 - Supreme Court ruled in Texas v. White that the initial act admitting a state to the Union “was final. ” The court said: “There was no place for reconsideration, or revocation, except through revolution, or through consent of the states. ” Initiatives and Constitutional Revisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-010

Proposition 50 [Ballot]

Nov 4, 2025 - In August 2025, however, the Texas Legislature passed a bill to adopt new maps for the 2026 elections without a court order. Several other states also are considering changes to their maps before the 2026 elections.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=50&year=2025

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - Much of the funding is to be awarded through competitive grants to eligible applicants includi ng local agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and utilities. Remaining funding will support state ‑led activities, such as deferred maintenance and wildfire resilience activities at state parks and projects at the Salton Sea.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5115

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

Mar 18, 2026 - SWRCB must notify the public of proposed changes, hold public hearings, and consider and respond to written comments. The board also may hold workshops or informal meetings to gather input. Additionally, state policy (via executive orders and CEQA) directs agencies —including SWRCB —to consult with native tribes when decisions, such as updates to the Bay ‑Delta Plan, may affect tribal interests.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Nov 10, 2025 - A teacher is deemed to be appropriately assigned if the teacher holds a credential, permit, or waiver issued by the commission that contains an authorization to legally teach in the setti ng, in the subject area, and the pupil population associated with the assignment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5087

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

Mar 18, 2026 - The change would also allow for policymakers and the public to hold the Governor accountable for educational outcomes. A Few Issues Merit Greater Attention, Including Oversight, Fiscal Implementation, and the SPI ’s Role.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

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

Mar 19, 2026 - If the Legislature decides its budget framework cannot accommodate all of the new proposed spending, it could revise existi ng statutory requirements to downscale LCI ’s responsibilities and corresponding resource needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - On  average, apportionment funding per student is higher across districts on hold harmless ($9,491) and districts on stability ($9,189), compared to districts receiving their SCFF ‑calculated amounts ($8,882).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

Eligibility for elective office. [Ballot]

Oct 7, 2025 - Under the measure, if there are affected legislators holding federal, state, or local elective office at the time the measure takes effect, these affected legislators would be allowed to complete their term of office before the prohibition on holding elective office applied to them.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-015