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

The extraction and recovery of oil and gas, as well as fossil fuel consumption. [Ballot]

Nov 23, 2021 - The measure ’s limitations on operation of wells in health protection zones, well stimulation treatments, and construction of new wells would likely cause significant oil and gas production de clines within a few years.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-028

The 2023-24 Budget: State and Federal One-Time K-12 Funding

Mar 10, 2023 - Remaining funding allocated based on 2020 ‑21 Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) apportionments. 4.6 b Arts, Music, and Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant Funds may be used for instructional materials and professional development related to school climate (such as training on de ‑escalation strategies) and various academic subject areas, including visual and performing arts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4734

The 2023-24 Budget: One-Time K-12 Spending Proposals

Feb 16, 2023 - Finally, the budget included $15  million for the Reading and Literacy Supplementary Authorization Incentive Grant Program, which will provide financial assistance to teachers interested in obtaining an RLAA and/or RLSS.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4688

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

Local land use planning and zoning. [Ballot]

Sep 1, 2023 - State laws enacted since 2016 that would be affected by this measure aimed to reduce barriers to housing de velopment. If cities and counties adopt zoning and land use laws that restrict housing development, housing costs could increase and potentially constrain economic growth.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-011

California gaming activities. [Ballot]

Oct 1, 2021 - The measure imposes a 15 percent tax on entities offering sports wagering. This tax is applied to the amount of sports wagers made after deducting any payouts of winnings. The measure also imposes an additional 1 percent assessment —up to $10 million —to support problem gaming programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-009

Online sports wagering. [Ballot]

Oct 20, 2021 - The measure defines sports events to inclu de athletic events as well as certain non-athletic events, such as award shows and video game competitions. However, the measure prohibits online wagering on various events, includ ing youth sports events (such as high school games) and elections.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-017

The 2024-25 Budget: The Governor’s Proposition 98 Funding Maneuver

Feb 15, 2024 - Moreover, the cost of this maneuver would be outsi de of funding for schools and community colleges. All other state General Fund programs would bear these costs. Sets a Problematic Precedent. While borrowing to finance a year ‑end deficit is unconstitutional, the state is permitted to shift its own funds and costs —that is, to internally borrow —to balance the budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4840

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Energy Policy Changes

Mar 10, 2023 - The IRP process was established in 2015 through Chapter  547 (S B  350 , de Le ón) to plan for how LSEs could meet mid ‑ and long ‑term energy procurement and GHG goals while maintaining reliability.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4735