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 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

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

Peace officer use of force. [Ballot]

Oct 12, 2021 - For example, police officer academy training typically includes a minimum of 60 hours on arrest and control of suspects, 26 hours on principled policing in communities, 16 hours on use of force and de-escalation techniques, 16 hours on cultural dive rsity and discrimination, and 8 hours on handling disputes and crowd control, among other topics.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-010

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

Feb 16, 2023 - In addition, LEAs may use these funds for professional development related to school climate (such as training on de ‑escalation strategies). Funds may also be used for operational staffing costs (including retirement and health benefit cost increases), materials and equipment to keep schools safely open during the COVID ‑19 pandemic, and purchasing diverse and culturally relevant books and text that support independent student reading.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4688

California gaming activities. [Ballot]

Oct 1, 2021 - Some or all of these costs would be offset by the increased revenue de posited into the CSWF and/or payments made pursuant to tribal-state compacts. State Appropriations Limit Consideration. The California Constitution limits how much tax revenues the state can spend each year, with exceptions like spending on infrastructure and emergencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-009

The 2024-25 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2024 - For example, two major proposals raise concerns for our office: the suspension of net operating loss (NOL) de ductions and unallocated state operations reductions. Finally, given that our revenue forecast is somewhat below the administration ’s forecast, we would suggest the Legislature consider whether or not it is comfortable with this downside risk to the state ’s budget picture.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4902