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

New Higher Education Reporting Requirements [EdBudget]

Nov 17, 2025 - In turn, the Department of Technology and Department of Finance are to review the Chancellor's Office report and submit recommendations to the Legislature by May 31, 2026. e Reflects due date for report from the CCC Chancellor's Office.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1033

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Set More Specific Time Lines Around Accreditation Process. In addition to setting an earlier date for when accreditation would begin, we recommend establishing time lines for key milestones associated with the development of the accreditation process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The 2024-25 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 23, 2024 - Each of California ’s trial courts operates a self-help center which serves as a central location for self-represented people to educate themselves and seek assistance with navigating court procedures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4848

New Higher Education Reporting Requirements [EdBudget]

Jul 21, 2025 - In turn, the Department of Technology and Department of Finance are to review the Chancellor's Office report and submit recommendations to the Legislature by May 31, 2026. e Reflects due date for report from the CCC Chancellor's Office.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/977

Changes in University of California General Fund Spending [EdBudget]

Feb 13, 2026 - The Governor's budget restores UC's base funding in 2026-27 so that the size of the deferral does not grow.  b The 2025-26 Budget Act included intent language to provide UC with this augmentation.  c Reflects nonresident replacement funding of $30 million for 2026-27 as well as deferred ongoing nonresident replacement funding of $31 million from 2025–26 to 2026–27 included in the 2025-26 Budget Act. 
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1044

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - Additionally, because tele ‑mental health providers can only serve people in outpatient settings, further tele ‑mental health expansions could result in remaining on ‑site providers having more of the most challenging patients to treat —those in the inpatient settings —potentially resulting in reduced job satisfaction for these providers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

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

The 2021-22 Budget: State Board of Equalization

Feb 23, 2021 - That said, the Governor ’s proposed 2021 ‑22 appropriation would make sense only if the Legislature anticipates further large declines in the vacancy rate. We see no reason for the Legislature to appropriate funds that BOE cannot spend.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4385

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2023 - (Self-help counties are those that have passed local sales tax measures dedicated to transportation improvements.) California Highway Patrol The budget provides $3  billion for CHP in 2023-24, which represents a reduction of $106  million (3  percent) relative to 2022-23.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4804