Proposition 6 [Ballot]

Nov 5, 2024 - If this is done by giving more tim e credits instead, costs would decrease because people would serve less time. Any potential increase or decrease in state and local criminal justice costs likely would not exceed the tens of millions of dollars each year (annually).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=6&year=2024

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services [Publication Details]

Mar 5, 2025 - This brief provides a short summary of the Governor’s proposed budget for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) before addressing four issues that warrant legislative oversight: (1) quality incentives as part of service provider rate reform, (2) the Master Plan for Developmental Services, (3) DDS’s ongoing information technology project, and (4) the phaseout of subminimum wage employment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5008

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - (According to the department, LOIS pays tribute to Lois Curtis, one of the plaintiffs in the Olmstead v. L.C. Supreme Court case that established the right for people with disabilities to live in the least restrictive environment appropriate to meet their needs.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

Public access to state and local government records (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Sep 21, 2023 - Such direct costs generally do not include staff tim e. The extent to which such fees are charged varies by state and local government entity. Retention of Records. The length of time a record is kept by a government entity differs by entity and type of record.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-015

The 2021-22 Budget: LAO Preliminary Comments on the May Revision Medi-Cal Budget

May 21, 2021 - Available budget documents do not indicate ( 1)  w hat kinds of agencies would be eligible to receive this funding, ( 2)  h ow the funding would be distributed, ( 3)  w hat capacity ‑building activities would be funded, and ( 4)  w hat the rationale for the proposed funding amount of $ 200  m illion total funds is.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4436

Voting in California. [Ballot]

Oct 13, 2021 - Ongoing costs to government, in the range of tens of millions of dollars or more, likely to be paid at least in part by the state each year to maintain the new online voting system and implement other provisions of the measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-012

Involuntary Servitude [Ballot]

Jun 9, 2021 - These terms may include a requirement t hat people work and earn money to support their dependents and pay fines, court fees, and/or restitution to victims. Involuntary Servitude. The State Constitution specifies that, “Involuntary servitude is prohibited except to punish crime. ” However, the State Constitution does not define involuntary servitude.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-003

Ethnic studies course at the California State University. [Ballot]

May 15, 2025 - This measure would have the following fiscal effect: Increased state costs in the tens of millions of dollars annually during initial implementation of the measure, with the bulk of costs phasing out over time.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-003

This measure requires public schools to provide each student with 30 hours of education on environmental sustainability and sustainable best practices every two years. [Ballot]

Mar 25, 2025 - This measure would have the following fiscal effect: Costs likely not exceeding the low tens of millions of dollars during initial implementation, then declining over time, for public schools to purchase materials and make adjustment to their science lessons.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-001

Insurer coverage of medical procedures and medication. [Ballot]

May 15, 2025 - (State and local governments currently spe nd tens of billions of dollars annually on Medi-Cal and employee and retiree health care.) Increased State Court Costs. The initiative would likely result in a net increase in state court workload and costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-002