LAO 2007 Budget Analysis: Supplemental Security Income/ State Supplementary Program

Please see the “Crosscutting Issues” section of this chapter for the details of this recommendation. SSI/SSP Grant Levels Figure 1 shows SSI/SSP grants on January 1, 2008, for both individuals and couples as displayed in the Governor’s budget and adjusted to reflect the actual CNI and our estimate of the CPI-W.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2007/health_ss/hss_12_anl07.aspx

The 2024-25 Budget: State Preschool

Apr 16, 2024 - The amount set aside for collective bargaining as part of the of the 2023 ‑24 budget agreement ($1.3  billion) exceeds the estimated costs by $888  million. 2023 ‑24 Budget Extended Temporary Reimbursement Flexibility for Two Additional Years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4894

Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - State law limits how businesses may sell or share the personal information of minors. Specifically, businesses must obtain explicit consent before selling or sharing the personal information of minors under the age of 16.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036

^[PDF] In its 2011 self-audit, DMH recognizes the need

In its 2011 self-audit, DMH recognizes the need for change in order to ensure a strong fiscal future. The audit team outlined a series of short-term and long-term goals in order to (1) ensure fiscal trans- parency and accountability, (2) increase worker and patient safety, and (3) improve mental health outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/2012/health/oversight-accountability-state-hospitals-030112.pdf

^[PDF] Authorizing Online Poker in California

The State of Delaware does not license private entities to serve as online gaming operators in the same manner as Nevada and New Jersey. Instead, the state controls all gambling and licenses agents to serve on its behalf.  State Tax Revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2014/Authorizing-Online-Poker-in-California-042314.pdf

Artificial intelligence (AI) and child safety. [Ballot]

Dec 12, 2025 - Allows State and Private Individuals to Seek Monetary Awards. The measure allows DOJ to seek monetary penalties of $25,000 for each violation of the above-noted prohibition and safety mandate requirements, as well as reasonable attorney fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-025

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - While CDCR is not allowed to use tele ‑mental health services in inpatient settings, the Coleman court allows up to 50  percent of outpatient providers —those working with the CCCMS or EOP populations —to be remote.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

^[PDF] The 2023-24 Budget: California State Library

The four positions consist of a Senior Librarian, who would serve as the main point of contact for state agencies and assist with coordinating digitization projects; two Librarians, who would serve in traditional legal research capacities; and a Library Technical Assistant II, who would perform paraprofessional tasks such as book acquisition, catalog classification, physical upkeep of library material, and book inventory.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2023/4761/CA-State-Library-041923.pdf

The 2025-26 Budget: Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement

Mar 11, 2025 - Overview GO-SERVE Was Established Through Recent Reorganization. The 2024-25 budget package established GO-SERVE as part of a reorganization of the former Governor ’s Office of Planning and Research.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5015

The 2025-26 Budget: Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [Publication Details]

Mar 11, 2025 - This post contains assessments and recommendations related to two proposed budget augmentations: the College Corps program and a new Belonging Campaign.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5015