CALIFORNIA RANKINGS: COMPARING CALIFORNIA TO OTHER STATES IN THE NATION -- A
report prepared by the Senate Office of Research which includes charts
displaying California's ranking as compared to the other 49 states in the
following issue areas: Employment, Economy and Demographics; State and Local
Finance; Education; Health; Housing; Criminal Justice; Environment, Energy,
Transportation and the Arts; Elections. (stock #806-S; $10.24 -- includes tax,
s/h) (7/95)
HEARING ON THE ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY -- The sixth of seven hearings of the
Senate Special Committee on Local Government Investments’ investigation of the
Orange County bankruptcy. (stock #812-S; $7.00 -- includes tax, s/h)
(5/95)
ASSESSING THE BENEFITS OF BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS: A CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO BENEFIT
ASSESSMENTS IN CALIFORNIA -- This guide was prepared by the Senate Local
GOVERNMENT -- RELATED PUBLICATIONS
OVERVIEW OF THE 2004-05 BUDGET BILL: SENATE BILL 1095 - Also known as the "Red
Book" compiled by the California Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee. The
state faces an extraordinarily difficult budget problem in 2004. To deal with
it effectively, the Legislature must put the budget in context that clarifies
the problem and solutions. (Stock #1243-S; $8.35 - includes tax s/h) (2/04)
INTEGRITY & ACCOUNTABILITY: EXPLORING SPECIAL DISTRICTS' GOVERNANCE - What
statutory reforms would improve special districts' ethical behavior, directors'
compensation practices, and auditing procedures? The Senate Local Government
Committee has published the results of its hearing held in Orangevale on
November 24, 2003 in this report. Senator Ortiz asked the Committee to hold
this hearing after articles about the Sacramento Suburban Water District
appeared in the Sacramento Bee. This new report summarizes what 22 speakers
told the legislators. The summary report also reprints the background policy
paper, plus all of the written materials that the speakers gave the legislators.
Special districts' officials and watchdog groups can use this summary report
when reviewing bills that the legislators may author in 2004. (Stock #1240-S;
$6.47 - includes tax s/h) (11/03)
2001 CALIFORNIA STATE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT MAPS BY THE SENATE OFFICE OF
DEMOGRAPHICS (8.5 X 11 COLOR FORMAT) - This book includes the following
information; list of counties, Senate & Assembly state maps, Congressional
District maps, places by district with population totals and index. (Stock
#1239-S; $28.55 - includes tax s/h) (12/03)
2001 CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE DISTRICT MAPS BY THE SENATE OFFICE OF DEMOGRAPHICS
(8.5 X 11 COLOR FORMAT) - This book includes the following information; list of
counties, Assembly & Congressional state maps, Senate District maps, places by
district with population totals and index. (Stock #1238-S; $27.48 - includes
tax s/h) (12/03)
2004 MOBILHOME RESIDENCY LAW: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK OCCUPANCY LAW AND OTHER
SELECTED LAWS GOVERNING CALIFORNIA PARK RESIDENCY LAW - Most provisions of the
MRL were enacted piecemeal over a number of years and eventually codified under
Chapter 2.5 of the Civil Code in 1978. Since 1978, a number of sections have
been amended and others added to the Code. The MRL is divided into 9 Articles,
by subject, as indicated in table of sections. The RV Park Residency Law was
first enacted in 1979. Violations, like those in the Residency Law, are
enforceable through legal action in the courts. Now divided into 7 Articles,
the RV Park Occupancy Law was substantially revised in 1992. Also enclosed are
relevant laws on mobilehome resale disclosure and an Election Code Section
relating to mobilehome polling places. (Stock #1237-S; $4.58 - includes tax s/h)
(12/03)(Also available in Spanish #1237-X; $5.12)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUMMARIES OF LEGISLATIVE BILLS
2003 - Includes all California Senate and Assembly bills heard by the Committee
during the 2003 legislative session. (Stock #1235-S; $5.93 - includes tax s/h)
(11/03)
SENATE LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS 2003 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY - This report
serves as an important resource of major interest to legislators, labor
organizations, employer associations, community groups, individual employers and
workers, and the Governor's office. (Stock #1234-S; $4.25 - includes tax s/h)
(10/03)
2003 DIGEST OF SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATION COVERING 12/2/02 THRU 9/29/03 - This
publication contains digests of bills for the legislative period from December
2, 2002 through September 29, 2003. This summary includes all bills of
consequence, which have been chaptered or vetoed, as well as those bills which
were considered to be two-year bills. Prepared by the Office of Senate Floor
Analyses. (Stock #1233-S; $34.48 - includes tax s/h) (10/03)
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2003 BY THE CALIFORNIA SENATE
OFFICE OF RESEARCH - The legislative session in 2003 was like no other, dogged
by a budget shortfall projected by the Davis administration at #38 billion in
May and capped by the voter recall on Governor Gray Davis in October, five days
before his deadline for acting on legislation sent to him in the waning days of
the session. He remained in office until the election was certified weeks
later. This document highlights measures sent to Governor Davis in 2003 in more
than 30 policy areas and reports his actions on them, including their chapter
numbers if signed. When lawmakers return in January for the second year of
their two-year session, a new chief executive -- Arnold Schwarzenegger -- will
be awaiting them in the governor's office to offer his own budget proposals, and
perhaps other initiatives, and determine the fate of their bills. (Stock #1229-
S; $5.39 - includes tax s/h) (10/03)
FINAL ACTION: A SUMMARY OF THE 2003 BUDGET ACT (CHAPTER 157): LIST OF TRAILER
BILLS, GENERAL FUND, BUDGET DETAIL, GOVERNOR'S VETOS - Compiled by the
California Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review September 25, 2003.
(Stock #1225-S; $4.85 - includes tax s/h) (9/03)
HISTORIC STATE CAPITOL COMMISSION 2002 ANNUAL REPORT - Annual report of the
activities and accomplishments of the CHSCC for the 2002 calendar year. Included
in this report is background information about the Commission and their role in
the management of the Historic State Capitol Building, a summary of the
activities of the Commission over the last year, and their goals for 2003. The
appendix includes summaries from the years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 & 2002.
(Stock # 1222-S; $3.50 - includes tax s/h) (7/03)
IT'S TIME TO DRAW THE LINE: A CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION
COMMISSIONS IN CALIFORNIA, SECOND EDITION - The new second edition of this
popular report tells voters, taxpayers, property owners, and residents what they
need to know about how LAFCOs shape the boundaries of cities and special
districts. It also explains what LAFCOs are, what they do, and who pays for
them. This guide sketches the history of LAFCOs and describes the key
legislative reforms adopted in 2000. Written clearly and illustrated with new
charts, the 2003 edition presents a fresh format that will help local elected
officials, public managers, and their constituents understand how LAFCOs decide
who gets to develop land, who pays which taxes, and who receives public
services. (Stock #872-S; $3.50 - includes tax, s/h) (5/03)
LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW: HIGHLIGHTS OF SENATE MEASURES INTRODUCED IN THE 2003-2004
SESSION - The start of the 2003-04 session is dominated by a persistently
widening, multibillion-dollar budget gap that for the first time in 25 years has
a California governor urging a review of California's tax structure. Governor
Davis has said he wants to sign a structural reform measure along with a new
budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. This document highlights Senate
bills in more than two-dozen issue areas and topics. (Stock #1211-S; $5.12 -
includes tax s/h) (3/03)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AND RETIREMENT LEGISLATIVE BILL SUMMARY
2001-02 REGULAR SESSION - Includes measures signed or vetoed by Governor Gray
Davis along with comments by him to the State Senate. (Stock #1208-S; $5.12 -
includes tax s/h) (3/03)
OVERVIEW OF THE 2003-04 BUDGET BILL: SENATE BILL 53 - Also known as the "Red
Book" compiled by the California Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee. The
state faces an extraordinarily difficult budget problem in 2003. To deal with
it effectively, the Legislature must put the budget in context that clarifies
the problem and solutions. (Stock #1206-S; $15.09 - includes tax s/h) (2/03)
GOVERNOR'S BUDGET THREE VOLUME SET OF 1201-S, 1202-S & 1203-S (Stock #1203-X;
$44.45 - includes tax s/h) (1/03)
GOVERNOR DAVIS BUDGET: COMPENDIUM OF SUBCOMMITTEE 4 ANALYSES 3/02 THRU 5/02 -
CORRECTIONS & GENERAL GOVERNMENT (Stock #1203-S; $11.85 - includes tax s/h)
(1/03)
GOVERNOR DAVIS BUDGET: COMPENDIUM OF SUBCOMMITTEE 3 ANALYSES 3/02 THRU 5/02 -
HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES & LABOR (Stock #1202-S; $20.20 - includes tax s/h)
(1/03)
GOVERNOR DAVIS BUDGET: COMPENDIUM OF SUBCOMMITTEES 1 & 2 ANALYSES 3/02 THRU
5/02 - EDUCATION, JUDICIARY, RESOURCES, CAL-EPA, TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY (Stock
#1201-S; $15.62 - includes tax s/h) (1/03)
THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET: REVIEW OF THE DECEMBER REVISION AS PROPOSED DECEMBER 6,
2002 - Prepared by the committee staff of the Senate Policy and Fiscal
Consultants per Senator John Burton's request. Their review, as detailed in
this report, supports the following major conclusions: The December revision
does not balance the 2003-04 Budget; Some proposed reductions are not
sufficiently documented; Legislature must take action in January on a portion of
the revision; and 70% of the reductions are associated with four policy areas
which are K-12 Education, transportation, health and local government. (Stock
#1200-S; $9.16 - includes tax s/h) (1/03)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUMMARIES OF LEGISLATIVE BILLS
2001-2002 - Includes California Senate and Assembly bills heard by the
Committee. (Stock #1190-S; $10.24 - includes tax s/h) (11/02)
2002 DIGEST OF SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATION COVERING 1/7/02 THRU 9/1/02 - This
publication contains digests of bills for the legislative period from January 7,
2002 through September 1, 2002. This summary includes all bill of consequence,
which have been chaptered or vetoed, as well as those bill which were considered
to be two-year bills. Prepared by the Office of Senate Floor Analyses. (Stock
#1186-S; $39.87 - includes tax s/h) (10/02)
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2002 - CALIFORNIA SENATE OFFICE
OF RESEARCH - A summary of significant legislation that reached the desk of
Governor Gray Davis. (Stock #1181-S; $4.85 - includes tax s/h) (10/02)
FINAL ACTION: A SUMMARY OF THE 2002 BUDGET ACT (CHAPTER 379): LIST OF TRAILER
BILLS, GENERAL FUND, BUDGET DETAIL, GOVERNOR'S VETOS - Compiled by the
California Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review September 13, 2002.
(Stock #1177-S; $6.47 - includes tax s/h) (9/02)
TAKING THEIR PULSE: HOW THE LAFCOs IMPLEMENTED AB 2838, HERTZBERG 2000 - This
new report by the California Senate Local Government Committee presents the
results of a statewide survey on how Local Agency Formation Commissions are
carrying out the most important statutory reforms in 40 years. This distills 40
findings from the LAFCO's responses to a dozen questions about implementing AB
2838. Just 1/3 of the LAFCOs have adopted voluntary policies for disclosing
campaign contributions and lobbying activities. Less than half of the LAFCOs
have schedules for meeting the 2006 deadline for revising the spheres of
influence for cities and special districts. Over half hiked their fees and over
3/4 have higher budgets after AB 2838. So, how did your LAFCO measure up?
Taking Their Pulse contains 24 pages of tables that compile and compare local
officials' responses. (Stock #1176-S; $3.23 - includes tax s/h) (9/02)
HISTORIC STATE CAPITOL COMMISSION 2001 ANNUAL REPORT - Annual report of the
activities and accomplishments of the CHSCC for the 2001 calendar year.
Included in this report is background information about the Commission and their
role in the management of the Historic State Capitol Building, a summary of the
activities of the Commission over the last year, and their goals for 2002. The
appendix includes summaries from the years 1998, 1999 and 2000. (Stock # 1155-
S; $3.23 - includes tax s/h) (7/02)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & FISCAL REVIEW MAJOR ACTION REPORT: SUMMARY OF
2002-03 SUBCOMMITTEE ACTIONS SB1261 - Includes overview of budget, general fund
condition, assessing the budget situation and describing the budget impact on
local government. (Stock #1154-S; $4.04 - includes tax s/h) (5/02)
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET FOR 2002-03: THE SUMMARY REPORT
FROM THE COMMITTEE BRIEFINGS - This report by the Senate Local Government
Committee contains four staff findings based on the remarks by the eight
witnesses: The budget deficit is worse than expected; Local governments want
stability and predictability in revenues; Local officials didn't ask legislators
to suspend many mandates; Local governments view their proposed ballot
initiative as a starting point for fiscal reform, not the solution. The
Committee received a briefing from the Legislative analyst's Office about the
2002-03 State Budget, heard advice from local government lobbyists on how
legislators can reduce the Budget's effects, and listened to explanations of a
ballot initiative proposed by local government trade associations. The new
report summarizes the witnesses' comments, includes the background policy paper,
and reprints all of the hand-out materials. (Stock #1128-S; $3.77 - includes
tax s/h) (2/02)
WHAT'S SO SPECIAL ABOUT SPECIAL DISTRICTS? A CITIZEN'S GUIDE, THIRD EDITION -
This contains fresh material on the number of districts, recent controversies,
and the debilitation effects of the ERAF property tax shifts. This guide by the
Senate Local Government Committee introduces and explains the special district
form of government. It's a helpful primer for voters, reporters, and public
officials. (Stock #583-S; $3.23 - includes tax s/h) (2/02)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES END OF YEAR REPORT 2001 - In
this report you will find a "2001 Top 10 List", a summary of all bills heard by
the Committee in 2001, a brief synopsis of the key informational hearings held
by the Committee, and a short section outlining some of the outstanding issues
the committee expects to address this year. (Stock #1122-S; $3.23 - includes
tax s/h) (12/01)
2001 DIGEST OF SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATION - This publication contains digests of
bills for the legislative period from December 4, 2000 through September 15,
2001. This summary includes all bill of consequence, which have been chaptered
or vetoed, as well as those bill which were considered to be two-year bills.
Prepared by the Office of Senate Floor Analyses. (Stock #1119-S; $21.01 -
includes tax s/h) (10/01)
SENATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUMMARIES OF LEGISLATIVE BILLS 2001 - Summaries
of significant legislation from this committee include issues such as children,
seniors, AIDS/HIV, drugs, welfare, disabilities, cancer, health facilities,
heath care, medi-cal, and mental health. (Stock #1118-S; $4.58 - includes tax,
s/h) (11/01)
SENATE PUBLIC SAFETY 2001 BILL SUMMARY - For your information and use, the staff
of the Senate Committee on Public Safety has prepared this summary of bills
pertaining to the committee's subject-matter jurisdiction passed by the
Legislature and signed into law or vetoed by the Governor in 2001. Most of
those bills signed into law will go into effect January 1, 2002. (Stock #1117-S;
$4.85 - includes tax, s/h) (10/01)
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2001 BY THE CALIFORNIA SENATE
OFFICE OF RESEARCH - This document highlights some, although not all of the
significant measures that reached the desk of Governor Gray Davis in 2001 across
a range of public-policy areas. It notes whether he signed or vetoed each
measure and, if it became law, its chapter number for future reference. Most of
the bills signed by the governor will take effect at the start of the new year
on January 1, 2001. However, the 2001-02 state budget and its companion
"trailer" bills are in effect for the fiscal year that began July 1, 2001. This
document does not directly review the state budget, signed July 26, although it
does highlight some of the trailer bills that helped enact its provisions.
(Stock #1116-S; $4.58 - includes tax s/h) (11/01)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES POLICIES & PRACTICES (JOINT):
SENATE BUDGET & FISCAL REVIEW #4, ASSEMBLY BUDGET #5, AND ASSEMBLY INFORMATION &
TECHNOLOGIES - An informational hearing to discuss such issues as the state's
annual expenditures for information technology, including equipment software and
personnel; what is the current information technology policy, planning and
procurement approval process; the evaluation of the state's success in using
information technology. (Stock #1115-S; $4.31 - includes s/h) (8/01)
SENATE LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS 2001 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY - This report
serves as an important resource of major interest to legislators, labor
organizations, employer associations, community groups, individual employers and
workers, and the Governor's office. (Stock #1113-S; $3.77 - includes tax s/h)
(10/01)
PARKS, PROGRESS, AND PUBLIC POLICY: A LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF SENATE BILL 707
AND THE "RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT LAW" - This report documents the effort
that resulted in the first comprehensive revision of the recreation and park
districts' statute since 1957. The Working Group of Revising the Recreation and
Park District Law recognized that the 1957 law was incomplete, inaccurate, and
archaic. With help from legislative staffers and other advisors, the Working
Group researched and drafted a replacement statute. Documenting the origins and
legislative history of the new Recreation and Park District Law will help public
officials, researchers, legal advisors, and the courts understand where SB 707
came from and what its drafters and authors intended to achieve. (Stock #1112-
S; $6.73 - includes tax s/h) (10/01)
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW: HIGHLIGHTS OF SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATION
INTRODUCED IN 2001 – This report by the Senate Office of Research highlights
some of the significant bills introduced by the February 23 deadline in the
first year of the 2001-02 session of the California Legislature. While it
doesn’t include every measure or subject area, it does offer a guide to some of
the policy issues and proposals that will be aired in the Legislature in 2001.
Lawmakers are scheduled to recess for the year on September 14. (Stock #1080-S;
$4.58 – includes tax s/h) (4/01)
OUTCOMES OR OUTRAGE: A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR CALIFORNIA. HOW IS CALIFORNIA
MEASURING UP? This fourth report by the Senate Advisory Commission on cost
control in State Government evaluates the current use of performance
measurements in California State Government and reviews efforts of several
states and private businesses and comments on Federal government efforts. The
Commission believes that setting targets in costs, efficiency, services, program
outcomes, and quality and them measuring the actual performance against these
targets would result in significant improvement in every aspect of the State’s
operations. It is clear that no business or government can operate successfully
without a business plan with specific performance targets that become
commitments resulting in complete accountability. At one time among states,
California was regarded as the model for public administration. This is no
longer the case. It is hoped that this report will encourage the Governor and
the Legislature to restore the State of California to the eminent position it
once held. (Stock #1078-S; $9.16 – includes tax s/h) (4/01)
KEEP OUT!: THE FAILURE OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT – This report is
the result of the experience of the Joint Legislative Staff Task Force on
Government Oversight in requesting and obtaining information from state
government agencies. The conclusion drawn from this experience is that the
CPRA, as currently written, is of little value to the public and will remain so
until it is revised to provide simple and effective recourse in cases of
noncompliance. (Stock #1068-S; $4.31 – includes tax, s/h) (7/98)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE 1999-2000 LEGISLATIVE BILL SUMMARY – The
committee’s end-of-session report includes a summary of all measures heard by
the committee, including bills that were not sent to the Governor. (Stock
#1064-S; $3.77 – includes tax, s/h) (12/00)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUMMARIES OF 1999-2000 BILLS –
Summaries of significant legislation from this committee include issues such as
children, seniors, AIDS/HIV, drugs, welfare, disabilities, heath care, medi-cal,
and mental health. (Stock #1062-S; $5.66 – includes tax, s/h) (11/00)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON REVENUE & TAXATION 1999-2000 SESSION - Analyses of Measures
Heard. Committee disposition report. (Stock #1061-S; $15.35 - includes tax,
s/h) (11/00)
2000 DIGEST OF SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATION – This publication contains digests of
bill for the legislative period from January 3, 2000 through September 1, 2000.
This summary includes all bill of consequence, which have been chaptered or
vetoed, as well as those bill which were considered to be two-year bills.
(Stock #1060-S; $24.51 – includes tax s/h) (10/00)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY 2000 BILL SUMMARY – For your information and
use, the staff of the Senate Committee on Public Safety has prepared this
summary of bills pertaining to Public Safety’s jurisdiction passed by the
Legislature and signed into law or vetoed by the Governor in 2000. Most of
those bills signed into law will go into effect January 1, 2001. (Stock #1059-S;
$5.39 – includes tax, s/h) (11/00)
SENATE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AND RETIREMENT LEGISLATIVE BILL SUMMARY 1999-2000
REGULAR SESSION –- This report contains summary of bills for Senate PE&R.
(Stock #1058-S; $3.23 – includes tax, s/h) (11/00)
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2000 – This summary highlights
some of the significant measures that reached the desk of Governor Gray Davis in
2000. This is not a complete list, but does illustrate the range of issues
considered and legislative actions taken at the turn of the century. It also
offers an opportunity to observe any emerging patterns in the governor’s vetoes
of some of those measures during his second year in office. This summary was
prepared by the California Senate Office of Research. (Stock #1053-S; $6.20 –
includes tax s/h) (10/00)
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW: HIGHLIGHTS OF SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATION PENDING
IN 2000 – Prepared by the Senate Office of Research April 2000. Some of the
issues included are animals, agriculture, children, consumer, civil rights,
education, elections, family law, gambling, government, health, human services,
housing, technology, insurance, labor & employment, natural resources, privacy,
public safety, seniors, taxes, transportation, veterans & water.
(Stock #1029-S; $5.12 – includes tax s/h) (4/00)
ADDENDUM TO REPORTS ON CALIFORNIA’S BUDGET PROCESS: IMPROVING QUALITY, COST-
EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS & ACCOUNTABILITY IN STATE GOVERNMENT & PROCUREMENT
PRACTICES – The Senate Advisory Commission on Cost Control in State Government
published a report on State Procurement Practices in April, 1996 #859-S and a
report on California’s Budget Process in January, 1999 #985-S. This report is
an addendum to the previous reports focusing on information technology. It
brings current the progress made since the previous reports were issued, points
out major concerns, and makes a number of recommendations to move California
into the 21st Century. (Stock #1023-S; $3.50 – includes tax s/h) (2/00)
CALIFORNIA STATE LOTTERY 1984 THROUGH 1999 – Joint hearing with the Senate &
Assembly Committees on Governmental Organization. They discuss the purpose of
the State Lottery, raising questions such as, “What is the Lottery? Does it
make a substantial contribution to our schools? Are the schools benefiting? If
so, to what degree? Could they be doing more? (Stock #1015-S; $3.50 – includes
tax, s/h) (12/99)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUMMARIES OF 1999 BILLS –
Summaries of significant legislation from this committee include issues such as
children, seniors, AIDS/HIV, drugs, welfare, disabilities, heath care, medi-cal,
and mental health. (Stock #1014-S; $3.77 – includes tax, s/h) (12/99)
CALIFORNIA’S LAWS OF THE CENTURY – While hundreds of laws are enacted each year,
this pamphlet offers only a sampling of some that may have marked turning
points. It omits far more than it includes. These are but a few of the
significant legal changes – whether by statute or constitutional amendment, by
citizens’ initiative or legislative vote, whether signed into law by the
governor or enacted by the electorate – that helped shape California’s civic
landscape during the past 100 years. (Stock #1010-S; $1.08 – includes tax, s/h)
(12/99)
1999 DIGEST OF SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATION: This book includes all the measures
that were chaptered into law, vetoed by the Governor, and other two-year bills
and resolutions that are of significance. The digest covers the period of
12/7/98 through 9/10/99. (Stock #1007-S; $22.36 -- includes tax, s/h) (11/99)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY 1999 BILL SUMMARY – For your information and
use, the staff of this committee has prepared this summary of bills pertaining
to Public Safety’s jurisdiction enacted by the Legislature and signed into law
or vetoed by the Governor in 1999. Most will take place in Jan. 2000. (Stock
#1003-S; $4.85 – includes tax, s/h) (10/99)
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 1999 –- This summary by the
Senate Office of Research highlights some of the significant bills that were
sent by the California Legislature in 1999 to the desk of Governor Gray Davis.
(Stock #1002-S; $5.39 -- includes tax, s/h) (10/99)
CALIFORNIA’S BUDGET PROCESS: IMPROVING QUALITY, COST-EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS
AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN STATE GOVERNMENT –- A report by the Senate Advisory
Commission on Cost Control in State Government. Milton G. Gordon, Director.
(Stock #985-S; $4.85 – includes tax, s/h) (1/99)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON REVENUE & TAXATION 1997-1998 SESSION -- Analyses of Measures
Heard. Committee disposition report. (Stock #984-S; $19.40 -- includes tax,
s/h) (12/98)
OVERVIEW OF THE 1999-00 BUDGET BILL -- Prepared by the Senate Budget and
Fiscal Review Committee. This report is commonly known as the “Redbook” and is
published annually to inform members of the Legislature about budget issues that
are of concern in the Senate. Also included is a section that states the
“timelines” for the Budget Bill and a section that provides an opportunity for
staff to explore in more depth selected issues that will be of some significance
during the ensuing review of the budget. (Stock #983-S; $4.00 -- includes tax,
s/h) (1/99)
SENATE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AND RETIREMENT LEGISLATIVE BILL SUMMARY 1997-98 REGULAR
SESSION –- This report contains summary of bills for Senate PE&R and Industrial
Relations. (Stock #982-S; $3.23 – includes tax, s/h) (12/98)
1998 DIGEST OF SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATION: This book includes all the measures
that were chaptered into law, vetoed by the Governor, and other two-year bills
and resolutions that are of significance. The digest covers the period of
2/5/98 through 8/31/98. (Stock #975-S; $26.13 -- includes tax, s/h) (10/98)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY 1998 BILL SUMMARY -- Summary of bills sent to
the Governor in 1998 pertaining to the Committee's subject-matter jurisdiction.
Most of the new laws will take affect on January 1, 1999. (Stock #973-S; $7.00
-- includes tax, s/h) (10/98)
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 1998 –- This summary by the
Senate Office of Research highlights some of the significant bills that were
sent by the California Legislature in 1998 to the desk of Governor Pete Wilson.
(Stock #971-S; $4.85 -- includes tax, s/h) (10/98)
LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW: HIGHLIGHTS OF CALIFORNIA LEGISLATION PENDING IN 1998 --
This report highlights some of the significant bills pending in the Legislature
in 1998 in areas ranging from budget procedures to veterans’ affairs. It begins
with a discussion of education issues, a subject that tops the public-policy
interests of many Californians -- from candidates for high statewide office to
the parents of preschoolers. Other subjects follow in alphabetical order.
(Stock #951-S; $4.85 -- includes tax, s/h) (4/98)
TAILOR-MADE GOVERNMENT: A CITIZEN’S GUIDE TO CALIFORNIA’S CHARTER CITIES AND
COUNTIES -- The California Constitution allows a city or county to govern its
local affairs, without state interference, by adopting a charter form of
government. In plain language, this guide explains what charters are, their
history and legal authority, and how to adopt one. This guide also tells you
where to get more information about charters and how you can decide whether your
city or county should adopt a charter. (Stock # 943-S; $3.23 -- includes tax,
s/h) (2/98)
1997 DIGEST OF SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATION: This book includes all the measures
that were chaptered into law, vetoed by the Governor, and other two-year bills
and resolutions that are of significance. The digest covers the period of
12/2/96 through 9/13/97. (Stock #935-S; $22.36 -- includes tax, s/h) (10/97)
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 1997 -- This summary by the
Senate Office of Research highlights some of the significant bills that
were sent by the California Legislature in 1997 to the desk of Governor Pete
Wilson. (Stock #925-S; $4.58 -- includes tax, s/h) (10/97)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY 1997 BILL SUMMARY -- Summary of bills
sent to the Governor in 1997 pertaining to the Committee’s subject-matter
jurisdiction. Most of the new laws will take affect on January 1, 1998. (Stock
#922-S; $6.20 -- includes tax, s/h) (10/97)
TACTICS OF CALIFORNIA’S ANTI-GOVERNMENT EXTREMISTS -- This report by the Senate
Office of Research focuses on the tactics employed by some extremists that
pose a real threat to other individuals and to society. And it examines
potential legislation to meet the threat. (Stock #918-S; $3.23 -- includes tax,
s/h) (9/97)
CALIFORNIA'S FEDERAL BRIEFING: BIPARTISAN LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION -- This
briefing represents a collaborative effort of various individuals who serve as
staff or resources available to the California State Senate and State
Assembly. It is a document intended to inform members of the Senate and
Assembly and the public of significant federal issues facing the state. (stock
#907-S; $4.58 -- includes tax, s/h) (4/97)
CAPITOL FLOWS AND LEAKY BUCKETS: REGULATION OF SECURITIES IN CALIFORNIA -
INFORMATION HEARING FINAL REPORT -- Two days after the 1996 General Election,
the California State Legislature’s banking committees held a joint interim
hearing on the state’s regulation of securities. This report summarizes those
proceedings, and is color-coded for easier reference. Also see publication
883-S. (Stock #904-S; $14.55 -- includes tax, s/h) (3/97)
FROM WELFARE TO WORK: A Briefing Paper on Welfare-to-Work Aspects of the
New Federal Reform Law -- Newly enacted federal welfare changes will require
states to begin moving thousands of welfare parents into employment or job-
related activities -- or risk losing millions of dollars in federal aid.
Prepared for Senate President Pro Tempore Bill Lockyer by the Senate Office of
Research. (Stock #887-S; $3.77 -- includes tax, s/h) (12/96)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON REVENUE & TAXATION 1995-1996 SESSION -- Analyses of Measures
Heard. Committee disposition report. (Stock #884-S; $21.01 -- includes tax,
s/h) (10/96)
CAPITAL FLOWS & LEAKY BUCKETS: REGULATION OF SECURITIES IN CALIFORNIA -- The
“bucket” may be an apt analogy for the capital market. The water in the bucket
is the transfer from investor savings to the securities market. The leaks are
losses to the investors through fraudulent issues & administrative costs. As
society tries to transfer more “water” (capital) form private savings to the
investment community, the greater the potential for “leaks” in the form of fraud
& waste. At the risk of oversimplifying the AB 2465 discussion: How much
leakage will Californians tolerate in order to allow greater access to the
securities market? Staff briefing paper by Senate Finance, Investment &
International Trade and Assembly Banking & Finance Committees. (Stock #883-S;
$7.27 -- includes tax, s/h) (10/96)
1996 DIGEST OF SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATION: Description & final disposition of
legislation introduced in 1996 (includes carry-over bills from 1995) covering
the period of 1/3/96 through 8/31/96. (Stock #881-S; $25.05 -- includes tax,
s/h) (10/96)
NOVEMBER 1996 BALLOT -- PROPOSITION 218: RIGHT TO VOTE ON TAXES ACT -- A
summary of the September 24, 1996 joint interim hearing of the Senate Local
Government and Senate Revenue and Taxation Committees on Proposition 218 which
provides voter approval for local tax levies and imposes assessment and property
related fee reform. Contents of this report include a staff briefing paper,
text of Proposition 218, ballot arguments, Legislative Analyst’s analysis and
witness testimony. (Stock #880-S; $4.31 -- includes tax, s/h) (9/96)
PROPOSITION 217 -- LOCAL CONTROL AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT --
Background and briefing materials from the joint hearing of the Senate Local
Government and the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committees on Tuesday, September
24, 1996. This booklet contains a summary of testimony from that hearing, the
text of Proposition 217, ballot analyses and arguments and materials provided by
proponents and opponents of the measure. (Stock #879-S; $3.77 -- includes tax,
s/h) (9/96)
IT’S TIME TO DRAW THE LINE -- This Citizen’s Guide to Local Agency Formation
Commissions (LAFCOs) in California answers many of your questions about LAFCOs.
In plain language, this guide explains what LAFCOs are, where they came from,
their legal powers and how to understand them. This guide also tells you where
to get more information about LAFCOs, and how you can become involved with their
proceedings. (stock #872-S; $3.50 -- includes tax, s/h) (8/96)
ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTH CARE SERVICE PLANS
-- A transcript of the Senate Insurance Committee's informational hearing on
March 18, 1996. The purpose of this hearing was to assist the
Legislature as it considers several proposals this year aimed at increasing the
amount of information the public has about HMOs. The hearing examined problems
that have been encountered when members of the public have attempted to obtain
information about health plans from the Department of Corporations. The hearing
also looked at ways for the Department to better provide information to assist
consumers in making decisions about health plans. (stock #865-S; $4.58 --
includes tax, s/h) (3/96)
INFORMATIONAL HEARING ON TIED-HOUSE LAWS -- An informational hearing
on January 23, 1996 on the subject of the Tied-House Laws. These laws
established three independent levels in the alcohol industry, and were intended
to prohibit vertical integration between manufactures, wholesalers and
retailers. Each legislative session, new exceptions to these restrictions are
proposed. The information contained herein will be most helpful in attempting
to find ways to resolve this ongoing problem. (stock #861-S; $5.93 -- includes
tax, s/h) (1/96)
SENATE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES -- A Report by the Senate Advisory
Commission on Cost Control in State Government which includes an extensive and
thorough investigation of the procurement process of the State of California.
(stock #859-S; $4.04 -- includes tax, s/h) (4/96)
CALIFORNIA'S FEDERAL BRIEFING: BIPARTISAN LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION -- This
briefing represents a collaborative effort of various individuals
who serve as staff or resources available to the California State Senate and
State Assembly. It is a document intended to inform members of the Senate and
Assembly and the public of significant federal issues facing the state. (stock
#857-S; $4.04 -- includes tax, s/h) (4/96)
EXPLORING THE "GLASS CEILING" AND SALARY DISPARITIES IN CALIFORNIA STATE
GOVERNMENT -- This study was prepared by the Senate Office of Research and
included salary levels of 163,000 state civil service employees and
compared compensation according to gender, race and ethnicity. (stock #854-S;
$4.04 -- includes tax, s/h) (4/96)
LEGISLATIVE BILL SUMMARY 1993-94 REGULAR SESSION -- Provides
description and final disposition of legislation referred to the Senate Public
Employment and Retirement Committee for the 1993-94 Regular Session. (stock
#852-S; $3.50 -- includes tax, s/h) (4/96)
CALIFORNIA ISSUES -- 1996 overview representing a collaborative effort of more
than 40 individuals who serve as staff or resources available to the California
State Senate. It is intended to inform members of the Senate and the public of
significant issues and ideas facing the Senate and the people of California.
(stock #850-S; $8.89 -- includes tax, s/h)(4/96)
BRIEFING DOCUMENT ON THE STATUS OF THE FEDERAL BUDGET AND ITS IMPACT ON
CALIFORNIA -- Prepared by the Senate Fiscal and Policy staff at the
request of President pro Tempore Bill Lockyer, this document is intended to
provide the members of the Senate, Senate staff and other interested parties
with a summary of the federal budget debate in key program areas. Generally,
each section provides a description of the major proposals advanced by the
Republican congressional majority and a brief discussion of the implications of
these proposals for California. (stock #849-S; $4.85 -- includes tax, s/h)
(3/96)
SANTA CLARA COUNTY LOCAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY V. GUARDINO: FACTS, IMPACTS
AND OPTIONS -- A summary report of the January 24, 1996 informational hearing of
the Senate Local Government Committee, which reviewed the impact of the
California Supreme Court's Santa Clara decision on local agency general funds.
This report includes a summary of hearing testimony, reprints of
written testimony and contains a copy of the hearing's background paper. (stock
#845-S; $6.73 -- includes tax, s/h) (1/96)
OVERVIEW OF THE 1996-97 BUDGET BILL -- Prepared by the Senate Budget and
Fiscal Review Committee including selected budget issues, subcommittees on
education, resources, environmental protection, judiciary, transportation,
health and human resources, labor, veterans affairs, general government and
public safety. (stock #836-S; $8.62 -- includes tax, s/h) (1/96)
1995 LEGISLATIVE SESSION -- Provides final disposition of Senate and Assembly
bills referred to the Senate Insurance Committee for 1995, including committee
analyses and interim and special hearing committee memoranda. (stock #835-S;
$24.51 -- includes tax, s/h) (1/96)
STATE MANDATED LOCAL PROGRAMS -- SB 11 (Ayala), the Ayala-Monteith-
Johannessen Mandate Reform Act of 1995, was approved by the Legislature in 1995.
At the request of its authors a joint interim hearing of the Senate and Assembly
Local Government Committees was convened and designed for participants to
express any concerns with respect to SB 11's impacts on various community groups
and state and local agencies. Public testimony was provided by several agencies
and this report is a transcript of that hearing. (stock #839-S; $8.35 --
includes tax, s/h) (12/95)
REDEVELOPMENT AND BLIGHT -- The summary report from the joint interim
hearing of the Senate Housing and Land Use Committee and the Senate Select
Committee on Redevelopment which discussed the following questions: How have
local officials and property owners used the statutory definition of blight?
Has the 1993 statutory definition created by AB 1290 lived up to its promises?
Should state agencies review local officials' determinations of the existence of
blight? Are further statutory reforms needed in 1996? The committee's report
summarizes the testimony, includes the background policy paper, reprints the key
statutes regarding blight and reproduces all of the hand-out materials that the
legislators received from witnesses and correspondents. (stock #831-S; $20.74 --
includes tax, s/h) (11/95)
1995 DIGEST OF SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATION -- Description and status of
legislation introduced in 1995 covering the period December 5, 1994 through
September 15, 1995 (Vol. I&II). (stock #823-S; $25.05 -- includes tax, s/h)
(10/95)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 1995 BILL SUMMARY -- Provides a summary
of bills sent to the Governor in 1995 pertaining to the committee's
subject-matter jurisdiction. Measures vetoed by the Governor are included to
note the disparate view on some issues between the Legislature and the Governor.
(stock #822-S; $10.24 -- includes tax, s/h) (10/95)
DEVELOPER FEES -- A summary report from the interim hearing of the Senate
Committee on Housing and Land Use. This hearing was held to learn more about
fees and exactions that local governments charge for development projects.
(stock #830-S; $7.27 -- includes tax, s/h) (9/95)
THE ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY: BROAD REPERCUSSIONS, NEW PUBLIC POLICY -- A
report of the Senate Special Committee on Local Government Investments
summarizing their first six hearings (total of seven) that investigated the
Orange County bankruptcy. (stock #813-S; $4.85 -- includes tax, s/h) (9/95)
HEARING ON THE ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY -- The seventh and final
hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Local Government Investments’
investigation of the Orange County bankruptcy. (stock #819-S; $6.20 -- includes
tax, s/h) (8/95)
CALIFORNIA COUNTIES: THEIR FISCAL SITUATION -- A report prepared by the
Senate Office of Research that provides profiles of 25 counties' fiscal state of
affairs. County executives provided revenue information, data on expenditures
and a list of the actions their counties took or anticipate taking to address
budget shortfalls. (stock #810-S; $7.54 -- includes tax, s/h) (7/95)