The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Despite these challenges, however, many schools are likely to opt into the program to maximize the amount of funding they receive from the state, particularly since schools have no requirements as a conditio n of receiving the funding until 2029 ‑30.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The 2026-27 Budget: California Public Utilities Commission’s Implementation of AB 1207

Feb 10, 2026 - Since the cap-and-invest program was created through the passage of Chapter  488 of 2006 (AB  32, N ú ñez), it has served as one of the state ’s core policies intended to help it achieve its ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5120

Residency rules for state personal income tax purposes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - These commonly include wages for temporary work performed i n the state, owner income from businesses based in the state, and capital gains from selling real estate they own in the state. Nonresidents pay about 5  percent of all state income taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-039

Oversight of certain public benefit artificial intelligence (AI) companies. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - File N o. 25-0033). Background AI and AI Companies. AI refers broadly to technologies that enable computer systems to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as generating content, identifying patterns, or mak ing predictions from data.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-033

Relating to attorney fees and medical damages in motor vehicle accident cases. [Ballot]

Nov 24, 2025 - For example, meeting the new clear and convincing standard to prove that a person should be awarded compensation for their medical liens could result i n more evidence being presented and considered in court, increasing the time such cases take.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-022

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 21, 2025 - As such, while budgeted SUN Bucks spending remains relatively flat from summer 2024 to summer 2025, the change in implementatio n schedule from summer 2025 to summer 2026 results in an increase in budgeted SUN Bucks spending in 2025-26 (compared to 2024-25).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5086/3

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - Were this flexibility granted, California could have until January 2029, rather than January 2027 (as assumed i n our outlook), to fully implement the requirement. Were California to qualify, the two ‑year extension could shift the associated savings from disenrollments over a longer period of time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

Personal income tax rates for high-income taxpayers. [Ballot]

Oct 20, 2025 - About another one-third of state spending is for health and huma n services programs, mainly for the state ’s health insurance program for low-income residents, Medi-Cal. The rest goes mostly to prisons, parole programs, and courts.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-016

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Units 10 (Professional Scientists) and 18 (Psychiatric Technician)

Sep 9, 2025 - In July, the Legislature received a side letter between the state and CAPS-UAW related to Executive Order N-22-25 pertaining to the state’s telework policy. This side letter did not include economic provisions and took effect.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5073

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 16 (Physicians, Dentists, and Podiatrists)

Jul 14, 2025 - The agreement would suspend the return-to-office requirements established by Executive Order N-22-25 immediately until July 1, 2026. Hours of Work. The agreement would provide physicians and surgeons time each work week to review reports, complete documentation, and other duties.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5064