http://www.lao.ca.govThe latest Publications, Initiatives and Propositions from the Legislative Analyst's OfficePublications/HandoutsPusuant to Chapter 1124, Statutes of 2002 (AB 3000, Committee on Budget)http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/PubDetails.aspx?id=2110Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTPublications/HandoutsConference Committee Budget Packagehttp://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/PubDetails.aspx?id=2108Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTPublications/HandoutsPresented to Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Communicationshttp://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/PubDetails.aspx?id=2107Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTPublications/HandoutsPresented to Budget Conference Committeehttp://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/PubDetails.aspx?id=2105Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTPublications/HandoutsPresented to Budget Conference Committeehttp://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/PubDetails.aspx?id=2098Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTPublications/HandoutsPresented to the Budget Conference Committee, June 4, 2009http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/PubDetails.aspx?id=2099Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTPublications/HandoutsPresented to Budget Conference Committeehttp://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/PubDetails.aspx?id=2100Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTPublications/HandoutsNew federal tax credit provisions allow the state to tap potentially hundreds of millions of new federal dollars for higher education. Because these tax credits will fully reimburse most California Community College (CCC) students for the fees they pay, the state could raise those fees (and revenue for CCC) with no net impact on most students. The purpose of this brief is to provide additional information—in a question-and-answer format—related to our recommendation.http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/PubDetails.aspx?id=2097Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTPublications/HandoutsPresented to Senate Committee on Revenue and Taxationhttp://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/PubDetails.aspx?id=2094Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTPublications/HandoutsPresented to Senate Education Committeehttp://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/PubDetails.aspx?id=2095Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTInitiatives/PropositionsThis measure amends the Constitution to require a Member of the Legislature to sign certifications—described in the measure and summarized below—under penalty of perjury before he or she votes in favor of any bill on the floor of the Senate or the Assembly.http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/ballot_source/BalDetails.aspx?id=750Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMTInitiatives/PropositionsThis measure would amend state law to require that the 120 Members of the California Legislature be tested for illegal drug use and habitual alcohol use on the first Monday in December every two years (the first day of the Legislature’s two-year regular sessions).http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/ballot_source/BalDetails.aspx?id=749Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMTInitiatives/PropositionsThis measure amends the Constitution to limit when the Legislature could hold sessions. Specifically, the Legislature would be limited each year to holding regular sessions in (1) a 30-day period beginning on the first Monday in January and (2) a 60-day period beginning on the first Monday in May. In addition, the Legislature would be allowed to reconvene for up to five additional days to reconsider bills that were vetoed by the Governor. Accordingly, regular sessions of the Legislature would be limited to no more than 95 days per year.http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/ballot_source/BalDetails.aspx?id=748Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMTInitiatives/PropositionsThis measure would (1) make changes to the application process for federal, state, and local public benefits, (2) provide for the identification on birth certificates of foreign parents of children born in California, and (3) eliminate cash benefits for low-income children not living with a cash-aided adult.http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/ballot_source/BalDetails.aspx?id=747Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMTInitiatives/PropositionsThis measure amends the Constitution to repeal Proposition 8. In addition, the measure states that it is not intended to modify or change any school curriculum or to require clergy of any church or religious institution to perform a service that goes against their faith.http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/ballot_source/BalDetails.aspx?id=746Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMTInitiatives/PropositionsUnder current law, proceeds from life insurance policies that employers take out on their employees are not counted as taxable income. This measure removes this exemption in cases where an insured employee no longer works for the employer at the time of death.http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/ballot_source/BalDetails.aspx?id=745Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMTInitiatives/PropositionsThis statutory initiative makes various changes to state voting practices.http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/ballot_source/BalDetails.aspx?id=744Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMTInitiatives/PropositionsThis statutory initiative makes various changes to state voting practices.http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/ballot_source/BalDetails.aspx?id=743Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMTInitiatives/PropositionsThis proposition amends the Constitution to prevent the California Citizens Compensation Commission from approving increases in the annual salary of elected state officials in certain cases when the state General Fund is expected to end the year with a deficit.http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/ballot_source/BalDetails.aspx?id=738Tue, 19 May 2009 13:00:00 GMTInitiatives/PropositionsThis measure would make major changes to the way in which the state sets aside money in one of its “rainy day” reserve accounts and how this money is spent. As a result, Proposition 1A could have significant impacts on the state’s budgeting practices in the future. The measure would tend to increase the amount of money set aside in the state’s rainy day account by increasing how much money is put into this account and restricting the withdrawal of these funds. If this measure is approved, several tax increases passed as part of the February 2009 budget package would be extended by one to two years. State tax revenues would increase by about $16 billion from 2010-11 through 2012‑13.http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/ballot_source/BalDetails.aspx?id=733Tue, 19 May 2009 13:00:00 GMTInitiatives/PropositionsAmends the State Constitution as it relates to Proposition 98, providing "supplemental education" payments in place of recent "maintenance factor" payments. Also provides greater discretion to the Legislature and Governor regarding how the payments would be distributed.http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/ballot_source/BalDetails.aspx?id=734Tue, 19 May 2009 13:00:00 GMTInitiatives/PropositionsThis measure is one of the major components of the plan approved by the Legislature and the Governor in February 2009 to balance the state budget. The measure makes major changes to the 1984 voter initiative that created the California Lottery. These changes could increase lottery ticket sales and allow the state to borrow $5 billion in the 2009-10 fiscal year from future lottery profits. In addition to borrowing this $5 billion, the state also could borrow more from lottery profits in future years. Under the measure, lottery profits now dedicated to schools and colleges would be used to pay back the borrowing. The measure would increase state payments to education from the state General Fund to make up for the loss of these lottery payments.http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/ballot_source/BalDetails.aspx?id=735Tue, 19 May 2009 13:00:00 GMTInitiatives/PropositionsThis measure would temporarily redirect a significant portion of Proposition 10 (First 5 program) funds to achieve budgetary savings and would make permanent changes to state and local First 5 commission operations.http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/ballot_source/BalDetails.aspx?id=736Tue, 19 May 2009 13:00:00 GMTInitiatives/PropositionsProposition 63 provides state funding for certain new or expanded mental health programs through a personal income tax surcharge of 1 percent on the portion of a taxpayer’s taxable income in excess of $1 million. This measure allows for the temporary redirection of some Proposition 63 funds—specifically, $226.7 million in 2009‑10, and between $226.7 million and $234 million in 2010‑11. In effect, these Proposition 63 revenues would be used to offset state costs that would otherwise be borne by the General Fund, thereby achieving savings to help address the state’s current budgetary problem.http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/ballot_source/BalDetails.aspx?id=737Tue, 19 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT