Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Significant declines—or potential permanent extinctions—of the state’s native fish species represent not just a loss of public trust natural resources, but also impair the state’s fishing industry and economy, as well as dispossess some of California’s Native American communities of essential elements of their tribal culture.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

Refocusing the Workers’ Compensation Subsequent Injury Program

Jul 10, 2025 - The final option to consider is reversing or narrowing the Todd case ruling that allows multiple pre ‑existing conditions to be stacked, thereby making it easier to obtain 100  percent permanent disability benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5062

The 2021-22 Budget: Creating a New Department of Better Jobs and Higher Wages

Feb 10, 2021 - Reorganizations pursued through the statutory process, on the other hand, are exempt from the reviews required under the executive reorganization process and instead most follow the current rules associated with passing budget trailer bill legislation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4361

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, and 21 (SEIU Local 1000)

Sep 7, 2023 - About two-thirds of the unit work for either the Department of Fish and Wildlife or Caltrans. Unit 14: Printing and Allied Trades. Employees work as printing trade specialists, graphic designers, and bookbinders.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4799

The 2022-23 Budget: State Payments on the Federal Unemployment Insurance Loan

Feb 15, 2022 - Under existing state tax and benefit rules, the UI trust fund does not build large enough reserves in normal times to cover the increase in claims during a recession. During recessions, states may borrow from the federal government to continue payment benefits if state UI funds are insufficient.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4543

The 2024-25 Budget: Proposition 2 Debt Payment Proposals

Mar 20, 2024 - Proposition  2 created new rules regarding: (1)  deposits into the state ’s rainy ‑day fund and (2)  accelerating payments toward certain eligible debts. A formula dictates these requirements on an annual basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4887