Legislative Analysts Office, October 2003

California Spending Plan 2003-04

Contents

Chapter 1
The 2003-04 Budget—The Problem and The Solution

Scope of the Problem 1

How the Problem Developed 1

How Big Was the Shortfall 2

The Budget Solution—Key Components 4

Budget Gap to Re-Emerge in 2004-05 6

Chapter 2
Key Features of the Budget Act and Related Legislation

The Budget Totals 9

Evolution of the Budget 12

State Appropriations Limit 15

Budget-Related Legislation 16

Chapter 3
Revenue-Related Provisions

Tribal Gaming Compacts 17

Tobacco Securitization 17

Transfers and Loans From Special Funds 18

Manufacturers' Investment Credit 18

Chapter 4
Expenditure Highlights

Proposition 98 Spending 21

K-12 Proposition 98 23

Higher Education 29

Health 34

Social Services 42

Judiciary and Criminal Justice 47

Transportation 51

Resources and Environmental Protection 55

Capital Outlay 63

State Administration 66

Local Government 68

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