The 2022-23 Budget: Supply Chain and Port Infrastructure Proposals

Feb 15, 2022 - If the requested funding is approved, DMV expects the two new centers to open by spring 2023. Assessment Wait Times for Commercial Drive Tests Have Increased Due to Couple of Factors. In recent years, DMV has reported an increase in wait times for individuals applying for their commercial driver ’s license (CDL).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

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

Sep 7, 2023 - The largest Unit 20 classifications include Licensed Vocational Nurse, Self-Help Sponsor, Dental Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician. Unit 21: Educational Consultants and Library.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4799

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 10 (Professional Scientific)

Aug 14, 2024 - The proposed agreement would increase the amount of money the state reimburses licensed veterinarians and licensed veterinarian specialists from $1,000 to $1,500 per year to cover continuing education costs for tuition, registration fees, association memberships, books, training materials, transportation, lodging, and all other work-related expenses for courses directly relate d to licensure or certification.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4918

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 8 (Firefighters)

Aug 14, 2024 - Effective the pay period following ratification or November 1, 2024, whichever is later, the agreement would provide $50 to employees who are not in a designated Paramedic position but maintain an Emergency Medical Technician —Paramedic license in good standing for each day that they work voluntary overtime behind a designated Paramedic position vacancy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4919

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 5 (Highway Patrol)

Aug 23, 2024 - While the MVA supports various state programs, it is the primary funding source for CHP and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). For 2024-25, MVA revenues are estim ated to total about $4.9  billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4920

Unit 9 (Professional Engineers) MOU Analysis

Aug 25, 2022 - In addition, full-time employees would be rei mbursed for renewal fees once every three years. Reimbursement Rates for Mass Transit and Vanpools. The state reimburses employees for some costs related to their commute.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4620

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 18

Aug 12, 2022 - Over the course of the agreement, a longevity pay differential would be phased in for employees in a licensed classification with more than 17 years of state service. Once fully phased in on July 1, 2025, eligible employees with (1)  17, 18, or 19 years of service would receive an additional 2  percent of base pay; (2)  20, 21, or 22 years of service would receive an additional 3
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4617

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Care Economy Workforce Development Package

Mar 10, 2022 - In addition, this analysis also found that the distribution of psychiatrists, licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) is uneven statewide, with certain geographic regions having significantly fewer providers per capita, suggesting potential shortages in those regions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4572