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) 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 Committee and answers many questions about one of California's local financing mechanisms. It explains what benefit assessments are, what they pay for and their history and legal authority. In addition, it also tells you where to get more information about benefit assessments and how you can make judgments about the benefit assessments in your community. (stock #801-S; $4.85 -- includes tax, s/h) (5/95) CALIFORNIA IMPACT OF FEDERAL LEGISLATION AND BUDGET RESCISSIONS (VOL. II) -- A continuation of written statements and testimony of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee's hearing to try and assess the fiscal impacts of the 1995 congressional rescissions bill on California. (stock #815-S; $10.78 -- includes tax, s/h) (4/95) CALIFORNIA IMPACT OF FEDERAL LEGISLATION AND BUDGET RESCISSIONS (VOL. I) -- A transcript of testimony and written statements of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee's hearing to try and assess the fiscal impacts of the 1995 congressional rescissions bill on California. (stock #800-S; $12.39 -- includes tax, s/h) (4/95) FORECAST: ISSUES BEFORE SENATE POLICY COMMITTEES IN THE 1995-96 LEGISLATIVE SESSION -- The Majority Whip's office has prepared this Forecast to provide some insight into the major issues that may surface during the 1995-96 legislative session.(stock #797-S; $5.39 -- includes tax, s/h) (4/95) THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE -- WHERE IS THE DEPARTMENT HEADED: LEGISLATIVE AGENDA, REGULATORY INITIATIVES, DEPARTMENT BUDGET, OTHER MAJOR ISSUES -- Provides a transcript of the Senate Insurance Committee's hearing to explore the Department of Insurance's (DOI) plan to implement and enforce California's insurance laws. This hearing provided Insurance Commissioner Quackenbush an opportunity to present his program for DOI and to educate the committee on how he plans to deal with a range of difficult issues facing DOI and California. This hearing also provided other interested parties the opportunity to present their views on issues facing DOI and the insurance market throughout the state. (stock #821-S; $7.54 -- includes tax, s/h) (3/95) HEARING ON THE ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY -- The fifth of seven hearings of the Senate Special Committee on Local Government Investments’ investigation of the Orange County bankruptcy. (stock #811-S; $7.27 -- includes tax, s/h) (3/95) HEARING ON THE ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY -- The fourth of seven hearings of the Senate Special Committee on Local Government Investments investigation of the Orange County bankruptcy. (stock #805-S; $12.12 -- includes tax, s/h) (3/95) THE STATUS OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN CALIFORNIA -- A report prepared by the California Senate Office of Research that examines issues related to proposals to repeal affirmative action programs affecting public employment, education and contracting in California. (stock #795-S; $7.81 -- includes tax, s/h) (3/95) HEARING ON THE ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY -- The third of seven hearings of the Senate Special Committee on Local Government Investments investigation of the Orange County bankruptcy. (stock #798-S; $12.93 -- includes tax, s/h) (2/95) EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IN CALIFORNIA STATE GOVERNMENT -- A study prepared by the Senate Advisory Commission on Cost Control in State Government on compensation policies and procedures for all executives working in the three branches of state government and the public colleges and universities. The report examines the six independent executive compensation systems, and makes recommendations for improvement. (stock #792-S; $9.16 -- includes tax, s/h) (2/95) 1995 REVENUE AND TAXATION REFERENCE BOOK -- Prepared by the Senate and Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committees this reference book is designed to answer some of the more commonly asked questions about California's tax structure. It is written with the general public in mind and it gives a broad overview of most of California's major taxes, as well as summaries of some special features of the tax system. Many of the technical features and fine points of the law are excluded in an attempt to keep the material accessible to lay readers. (stock #790-S; $8.08 -- includes tax, s/h) (2/95) HEARING ON THE ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY -- The second of seven hearings of the Senate Special Committee on Local Government Investments’ investigation of the Orange County bankruptcy. (stock #791-S; $8.62 -- includes tax, s/h) (1/95)