Tribal gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - It also prohibits banking and percentage games played with cards, dice, or other devices for monetary benefit (such as roulette and craps). Banking games generally involve players betting against the “house, ” who is a participant in the game with an interest in the outcome, and percentage games generally involve the house receiving a percentage of the money involved in the game.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-039

Rethinking California's Reserve Policy

Apr 10, 2025 - (In fact, Figure  7 likely overstates California ’s reserve balances compared to other states because the data appears to include the SFEU in the state ’s rainy day fund balances, although it is not a true rainy day fund.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5028

California gaming activities. [Ballot]

Oct 1, 2021 - This measure amends the Constitution to authorize games played with cards or tiles, including blackjack and baccarat, as long as they are not banking games, at cardrooms. The measure specifies that any revenues generated by these additional gaming activities will be subject to local tax or fee requirements that were in place as of January 2021.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-009

Voting in California. [Ballot]

Sep 4, 2025 - In every odd-numbered year, the measure would require the State Auditor to audit the state ’s and each county ’s compliance with the measure and to report its findings and recommendations for “improving the integrity of elections to the public. ” Requires Legislative Action for Full Implementation.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-007

Rethinking California's Reserve Policy [Publication Details]

Apr 10, 2025 - Reserves allow the state to ensure stable funding for its services over time, even when revenue fluctuates unpredictably. Over the last few years, the state has indeed experienced significant fluctuations—large surpluses followed by significant deficits. This volatility has prompted interest in changes to the state’s reserve policy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5028

The 2024-25 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2024 - The 2024-25 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget $3,135 $4,677 BCH = Secretary for Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency; HHAPP = Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program; FHC = Family Homelessness Challenge Grants; BSCC  =  Board of State and Community Corrections; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4825/1

Gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - It also prohibits banking and percentage games played with cards, dice, or other devices for monetary benefit (such as roulette and craps). Banking games generally involve players betting against the “house, ” who is a participant in the game with an interest in the outcome, and percentage games generally involve the house receiving a percentage of the money involved in the game.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-030

Voting in California. [Ballot]

Nov 4, 2021 - (The measure does not define what constitutes a government-issued identification card. ) If a voter could not verify their identity when they cast their ballot, the measure would allow the voter to provide the necessary verification up to two days before the election is certified (state law requires election officials to certify election results within 30 days of an election).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-021

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 2, 2024 - Continues EBT Card Replacement Effort. The 2023-24 Budget Act included funding (about $75  million total funds over multiple years) to improve EBT card technology and security through the rollout of new cards with chip and tap-to-pay technologies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4933/3

Chronic dialysis clinics. [Ballot]

Oct 14, 2021 - Given how often patients need dialysis and how long treatments last, clinics often offer services six days pe r week and often are open outside of typical business operating hours. Patients ’ Own Physician Oversee Treatment.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-013