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[PDF] Effects of Cigarette Taxes on Smoking Behavior

A large body of evidence links state and federal cigarette tax increases to reductions in aggregate smoking. Based on this research, we estimate that a $2 per pack increase in California’s cigarette tax would likely lead to a 7 percent to 15 percent reduction in the number of cigarettes smoked by Californians.  Two Main Effects on Smoking.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/localgov/2015/Cigarette-Taxes-121715.pdf

[PDF] Environmental hazards in homes and public facilities.

Many homes and other buildings in California contain hazards—such as lead, mold, and asbestos—that have been linked with various health problems. For example, exposure of children to lead-based paint is associated with developmental delays and behavioral issues.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2017/170675.pdf

[PDF] Overview of the Academic Accountability System for School Districts

Associated Performance Measures „ Statute links certain performance measures to each priority area. Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs) „ Districts must set goals and specify actions they will take to improve in the eight priority areas.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2019/Accountability-System-031219.pdf

2012 Initiative Analysis: Stop the $100 Billion Bullet Train to Nowhere Act

The California HSRA was established by Chapter  796, Statutes of 1996 (SB 1420, Kopp), to plan and construct an intercity high-speed train system to link the state ’s major population centers. The HSRA is an independent authority consisting of a nine-member board appointed by the Legislature and Governor.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2012/120068.aspx

2009 Initiative Analysis: The Foster Child Opportunity Scholarship Act (Amendment #1-S)

For example, if some foster youth accepted the scholarships, then the state would generate some savings from programs that have their funding linked to student counts. In many cases, these per pupil savings likely would be somewhat more than needed to cover the cost of the scholarships.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090762.aspx

[PDF] Analysis of Higher Education May Revision Proposals

.) • Expand Online Course Offerings. The university also will expand upon efforts begun in recent years to increase the number of online courses it offers. As part of this effort, UC will convene a group of industry leaders during summer 2015 to identify which online certificate and master’s degree programs could benefit California’s workforce. • Implement New Way of Calculating Educational Costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2015/budget/may-revision/higher-ed-051815.pdf

Statewide Minimum Wage Increasing in January

Dec 6, 2016 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3512

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, and 21 (SEIU Local 1000)

Sep 7, 2023 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4799

Proposition 18 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=18&year=2020

"Big Three" state taxes basically on target in January 2014

Feb 10, 2014 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/788