Legislative Analysts Office, September 2002
California Spending Plan 2002-03
The Budget Act and Related Legislation
Scope of the Problem 1
Factors Underlying the Budget Shortfall 1
How the Shortfall Was Addressed 4
The Budget Totals 7
Evolution of the Budget 9
Major Features of the Final Budget 16
State Appropriations Limit 18
Budget-Related Legislation 18
K-12 Education 27
Higher Education 35
Health 39
Social Services 49
Judiciary and Criminal Justice 55
Transportation 58
Resources 61
Environmental Protection 65
Capital Outlay 66
Other Major Provisions 69