Bill information. 1993-
Text of bills, resolutions, and constitutional amendments, their status, history, votes, analyses, and veto messages.
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Ballot Measures California Secretary of State
Congress.gov Library of Congress
Text of bills from 1989 on; bill summary and status from 1973 on.
California Research Bureau
♦ Reports provides nonpartisan research to the Governor and the Legislature
♦ Interactive Tools such as District Profiles and Homeless Data
California Legislative Analyst's Office nonpartisan fiscal and policy analysis
LAO Publications Database
Little Hoover Commission a bipartisan, independent body whose function is to promote efficiency, effectiveness and economy in state programs
Reports
California Senate Office of Research a bipartisan office of public-policy specialists which develops public policy initiatives for the California Senate.
Publications by Policy Area
Congressional Budget Office
Provides Congress nonpartisan analyses needed for economic and budget decisions and with the information and estimates required for the Congressional budget process.
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• Cost Estimates
Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is a division of the Library of Congress,
It prepares analytical, non-partisan reports on topics requested by members of Congress.
The reports are good starting points for your research as they provide background information and a discussion of issues and often prior legislation related to the topic.
Government Accountability Office
The GAO performs audits and evaluations of Government programs and activities.
• GAO Reports & Testimonies
National Conference of State Legislatures
"A bipartisan organization dedicated to serving the lawmakers and staffs of the nation's 50 states, its commonwealths and territories. The Conference is a source for research, publications, consulting services,meetings and seminars."
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Public Policy Institute of California A private, nonprofit organization dedicated to independent, objective, nonpartisan research on California's economic, social, and political issues.
Rand Corporation-California
"RAND's research on California and its communities spans a wide analytical range, from health, education, and justice issues to military, security, and transportation."
National Conference of State Legislatures
"A bipartisan organization dedicated to serving the lawmakers and staffs of the nation's 50 states, its commonwealths and territories.
The Conference is a source for research, publications, consulting services,meetings and seminars."
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Economic Success Clearinghouse effective policies, programs and financing strategies that help low-income and working poor families.
Conservative Think Tanks: Policy Experts from the Heritage Foundation
Progressive Think Tanks from Growth & Justice, a Minnesota think tank
Project Vote Smart: National Special Interest Groups
Links to interest groups and other web sites on a number of public policy issue areas. Select National or a state, and an issue from the drop-down menus.