Evaluation of a Tax Exemption for Zero-Emission Buses

Apr 15, 2024 - These costs generally vary across different types of buses. As transit agencies consider which type of bus to purchase, they must consider how these costs are likely to differ over the useful life of the bus.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4890

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Workers and Employers

Apr 5, 2022 - Additionally, conditions that expose workers to wildfire smoke—even on a short‑term basis—may cause eye and respiratory tract irritation and can aggravate pre‑existing respiratory and cardiovascular disease.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4587

Time limits, environmental reviews, and judicial reviews for certain types of infrastructure projects. [Ballot]

Dec 10, 2025 - Time limits, environmental reviews, and judicial reviews for certain types of infrastructure projects. [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed initiative to modify existing processes related to time limits, environmental reviews, and judicial reviews f or certain types of infrastructure projects (A.G.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-023

The 2024-25 Budget: CalWORKs

Mar 4, 2024 - The Legislature might begin considering if and how it would prioritize funding —in the budget year and ongoing —amongst the various supports and services the CalWORKs program provides, potentially with an eye towards minimizing negative impacts on outcomes it deems most important to the success of the program and its participants.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4872

Prohibit new taxes on financial assets and other personal property. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Many types of personal property are not taxed. One major type of personal property that is not taxed is financial assets like stocks. Proposal No New Taxes on Financial Assets or Other Personal Property.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-041

The 2026-27 Budget: Estimated State Savings From Proposition 47

Feb 23, 2026 - For example, prior to Proposition  47, possession for personal use of most illegal drugs (such as cocaine or heroin) was a misdemeanor, a wobbler, or a felony —depending on the amount and type of drug.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5108

The applicability of tax increases to the state’s constitutional requirements. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Taxes are a type of revenue that can be used to support any public purpose. Nearly all of the General Fund ’s revenues are taxes. Some funds, like special funds, are also funded with taxes. Most others are funded with other types of charges, largely fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-038

Cal Grant Award Amounts [EdBudget]

Feb 3, 2026 - Cal Grant Award Amounts [EdBudget]     Note: Although exact eligibility rules vary by type of award, all these awards require students to meet certain financial criteria. See "Cal Grant Award Coverage" for a description of each award. a Access awards generally may cover any living cost, including housing, food, transportation, books, and supplies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1080

Large health sector labor organizations’ political activities. [Ballot]

Nov 14, 2025 - Proposal Require Health-Related Labor Organizations to Obtain Approval for Some Types of Political Spending. The measure would require larger labor organizations whose members primarily work in health care facilities to ask their members ’ permission to use dues for some types of political spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-021

Sales Tax Exemption for Bunker Fuel

Nov 19, 2025 - According to Ship & Bunker , the average price of marine gas oil (a major type of maritime fuel) at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach was $781 per metric ton in October 2025. In the same month, the average prices per metric ton of marine gas oil in the Americas and in the Asia-Pacific region were $837 and $786, respectively.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5094