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 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 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: 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

The 2026-27 Budget: Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) Program

Mar 3, 2026 - In years that the CPI-W is negative (as was the case in 2010, 2011, and 2016), the federal government does not decrease SSI grants, but instead holds them flat. …While State Has Option to Provide Annual COLA to SSP Grants.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5148

IRS Data Show Pandemic Uptick in Outmigration Continues [EconTax Blog]

Jul 31, 2024 - Net outflow of income associated with taxpayers who have moved is concentrated in Southern states – primarily Texas, Florida, and Tennessee – and neighboring Western states.    
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/809

IRS Data Show Pandemic Uptick in Outmigration Continues [EconTax Blog]

Jul 31, 2024 - Net outflow of income associated with taxpayers who have moved is concentrated in Southern states – primarily Texas, Florida, and Tennessee – and neighboring Western states.    
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/809

Statutory initiative that would establish a statewide vote to express the intent of California voters to seek independence from the United States of America. [Ballot]

Jan 8, 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/2024-001