The 2018-19 Budget: Child Care Programs—Analysis of Governor’s Hold Harmless Rate Proposal

Mar 19, 2018 - By extending the hold harmless provisions, the Governor ’s proposal perpetuates inequities in access and reimbursement rates across the state. Recommendation Reject Governor ’s Hold Harmless Extension.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3787

Proposes vote on California becoming an independent country. [Ballot]

Apr 5, 2018 - Supreme Court ruled in Texas v. White that the initial act admitting a state to the Union “was final. ” “There was no place for reconsideration, or revocation, ” the court said, “except through revolution, or through consent of the states. ” Initiative Power.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2018-001

^[PDF] Proposes vote on California becoming an independent country.

Supreme Court ruled in Texas v. White that the initial act admitting a state to the Union “was final.” “There was no place for reconsideration, or revocation,” the court said, “except through revolution, or through consent of the states.”
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2018/180115.pdf

California’s relationship with the United States of America. [Ballot]

Sep 30, 2025 - Supreme Court ruled in Texas v. White that the initial act admitting a state to the Union “was final. ” The court said: “There was no place for reconsideration, or revocation, except through revolution, or through consent of the states. ” Initiatives and Constitutional Revisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-010

Proposition 50 [Ballot]

Nov 4, 2025 - In August 2025, however, the Texas Legislature passed a bill to adopt new maps for the 2026 elections without a court order. Several other states also are considering changes to their maps before the 2026 elections.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=50&year=2025

^[PDF] Public Assistance in California: Facts and Figures

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The Bay-Delta Plan and Voluntary Agreements: Ensuring Effective Legislative Oversight

Mar 18, 2026 - SWRCB must notify the public of proposed changes, hold public hearings, and consider and respond to written comments. The board also may hold workshops or informal meetings to gather input. Additionally, state policy (via executive orders and CEQA) directs agencies —including SWRCB —to consult with native tribes when decisions, such as updates to the Bay ‑Delta Plan, may affect tribal interests.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - The change would also allow for policymakers and the public to hold the Governor accountable for educational outcomes. A Few Issues Merit Greater Attention, Including Oversight, Fiscal Implementation, and the SPI ’s Role.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

^[PDF] Fish and Wildlife Agency Structures and Best Practices: A Study of Florida, Texas, Washington, and New York

For example, the Florida and Texas fi sh and wildlife agencies’ roles include boating licensing and safety regulation, and the Texas agency further covers all outdoor recreation with the inclusion of parks.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/resources/2011/Fish_and_Wildlife_Agency_Structures_and_Best_Practices_91411.pdf

Providing Constitutional and Cost–Effective Inmate Medical Care

The committee consists of nine members, including two members from the University of Texas and two members from Texas Tech University. The CMHCC contracts with the public universities in Texas —specifically, the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center —to provide all inmate health care services.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2012/crim/inmate-medical-care/inmate-medical-care-041912.aspx