Property taxes. [Ballot]

Aug 4, 2023 - The expanded special rules would apply to future property transfers. The rules would also apply to properties that have transferred since Proposition  19 took effect on February  16, 2021. Expands Special Rules to All Inherited Properties.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-005

Property tax assessment. [Ballot]

Oct 15, 2021 - When a property changes ownership again, its taxable value is reset to its new purchase price. Property Taxes Increase When a Property Changes Ownership.   The taxable value of most properties is less than what they could be sold for.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-015

The 2023-24 Budget: University of California

Feb 15, 2023 - Additionally, standard project information on the scope, schedule, cost, ownership, and operations of the proposed facility have not yet been provided to the state. Without this information, the Legislature is unable to assess the project and compare it with other budget priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4684

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 10, 2022 - The budget includes $15  million on a one-time basis from the Public Beach Restoration Fund, via a transfer from the General Fund, to provide funding for the construction of three beach restoration projects in Orange County, the City of San Clemente, and the Cities of Encinitas and Solana Beach.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4633

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 19, 2025 - The budget also included budget bill language authorizing the Department of Finance to transfer additional General Fund to the DNA Identification Fund if revenues deposited into fund decline further and are insufficient to support BFS.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4972

Improving Legislative Oversight of Emergency Authorities

Apr 10, 2025 - Specifically, when a local emergency is declared by a city, county, or city/county governing body, CESA requires the emergency to be reviewed every 60 days by the governing body until the local emergency is terminated.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5029

Follow-up Evaluation of the District of Choice Program

Feb 1, 2021 - I n 2 014 ‑15, low ‑income students transferred at onl y 4 0  p ercent of the rate of their higher ‑income peers. As a further comparison, we examined the share of low ‑income students transferring through the interdistrict permit system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4329

Follow-up Evaluation of the District of Choice Program [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 2021 - The District of Choice program is one of several laws allowing students to transfer from one school district to another school district. The program is scheduled to sunset on July 1, 2023. This evaluation, prepared at the request of the Legislature, assesses recent trends in the program and provides our recommendations regarding reauthorization.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4329

The 2023-24 Budget: University of California [Publication Details]

Feb 15, 2023 - It covers the Governor’s proposals relating to core operations, enrollment, capital projects, and new transfer requirements. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4684

Frequently Asked Questions About Wildfires in California

Jan 28, 2025 - This kaleidoscope of ownership has implications for management responsibilities and also makes coordination important when conducting both wildfire resilience and response activities. The next Figure displays these forest ownership patterns across the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4952