The Definition of Qualified Capital Outlay for the State Appropriations Limit

Feb 18, 2022 - There are also some properties that appear to meet the de finition, although perhaps less clearly, like information technology projects. Does the State Need to Own the Asset to Count It as an Exclusion?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4547

California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Oct 24, 2023 - In addition, Chapter  830 of 2012 (SB  535, de Le ón) required that at least 35  percent of GGRF expenditures benefit “priority populations, ” which include disadvantaged and lower-income communities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4811

The 2023-24 Budget: California State Library

Apr 19, 2023 - The proposals focus on providing additional personnel for the California History Room, Witkin State Law Library, and State Library audit program. Recommend Revisiting California History Room Proposal in the Future.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4761

Changes in California State Library General Fund Spending [EdBudget]

Nov 13, 2025 - September budget legislation also effectively redirects all ongoing General Fund for the State Government Oral History Program ($100,000) to the Library's state operations beginning in 2024-25. b The 2025-26 Budget Act effectively redirects all ongoing General Fund for the California Newspaper Project ($430,000) to the Library's state operations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1032

Rideshare companies. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - The measure would require that companies disclose any internal hazard ratings and risk assessment scores related to a driver 's sexual assault or sexual misconduct history, or the likelihood of a driver engaging in sexual assault or sexual misconduct.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-029

The 2026-27 Budget: CalWORKs

Feb 18, 2026 - Given the long history of technical adjustments in the CalWORKs budget, it is possible that there will be additional unspent TANF identified for 2026-27. However, the amount of such carry-in funding is uncertain.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5122

The 2026-27 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services

Mar 18, 2026 - For additional information on the history of the IHSS program, please refer to the Department of Social Services Website ( Local Assistance Estimates for the 2026‑27 Governor’s Budget, Program History ).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5166

The 2025-26 Budget: Food Assistance Programs

Feb 19, 2025 - However, as a budget solution, the 2024-25 spending plan de layed the expansion implementation by two years. Automation for the expansion is now expected to begin in 2026-27, with benefit distribution to begin in 2027-28 (for newly eligible recipients).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4971

California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk

Jan 23, 2026 - California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk January 23, 2026 Tweet Gabriel PetekLegislative Analyst History suggests that fiscal risks can build during times when they are easiest to ignore.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5104

Artificial intelligence (AI) and child safety. [Ballot]

Dec 12, 2025 - Recent state law requires the IQC to consider incorporating AI literacy into the mathematics, science, and history-social science curriculum frameworks the next time they are revised. Schools Required to Adopt a Policy Limiting Smartphone Use.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-025