IGS Library

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The IGS Library is one of the nation’s major collections in public administration, public affairs, and public policy. The library holds more than 400,000 volumes and is a depository for California local government documents.

CA Local Documents Digitization Project

Project Description

In the Summer of 2024, the IGS Library (IGSL) kicked off its multi-year California Local Government Documents digitization (LoCAL Dig) project.

IGSL in collaboration with the California State Library (CSL), UCLA Young Research Library (UCLA), and in partnership with the Internet Archive (IA), has launched the LoCAL Dig Project, a groundbreaking effort funded by the State of California. This multi-year effort aims to digitize...

The Library Corner - Fall 2024 Edition

November 25, 2024
IGS Library and Internet Archive Digitization Project aka LoCal Dig Project

The IGS Library (IGSL) kicked off its multi-year California Local Government Documents digitization project in earnest this Summer! With funding from the State of California, and in collaboration with the California State Library and UCLA, we have initiated a partnership with the Internet Archive (IA) to digitize what is anticipated to be a one-of-a-kind digital collection of more than ten...

California Local Government Documents

The IGS Library collects budgets and financial reports, planning documents, and ordinance codes from cities and counties across California. Under state law (CA Gov Code § 50110(link is external)), the Library is a depository for these publications.

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November 5 2024 General Election

List of 2024 Qualified Statewide Ballot Measures *Final votes will be posted once the CA Secretary of State has certified the results, which can take up to 38 days after election night. Title Yes votes* No votes* Proposition 2 (2024): Authorizes Bonds for Public...

November 5, 2024 Ballot Prop. 2

Proposition 2: Authorizes Bonds for Public School and Community College Facilities. Legislative Statute. Kindergarten Through Grade 12 Schools and Local Community College Public Education Facilities Modernization, Repair, and Safety Bond Act of 2024 Summary

Proposition 2 has been placed on the ballot by the California State Legislature. It authorizes $10 billion in state general obligation bonds for public school and community college facilities repair, upgrade, and construction. Specifically, $8.5 billion is provided for four types...

November 5, 2024 Ballot Prop. 36

Proposition 36: Allows Felony Charges and Increases Sentences for Certain Drug and Theft Crimes. Initiative Statute. The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act Summary

(Excerpted from LAO’s Analysis of Proposition 36)

Proposition 36 (Prop. 36) is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that makes several key changes related to punishments for theft and drug crimes. Prop....

November 5, 2024 Ballot Prop. 33

Proposition 33: Expands Local Governments’ Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property. Initiative Statute. Justice for Renters Act Summary

Proposition 33 (Prop. 33) is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that would enable cities and counties to control rents for single-family homes (houses) and apartments Prop. 32 adds language Section 1954.40 of California Civil Code prohibiting the state from limiting the ability of cities and counties to maintain, enact, or...

November 5, 2024 Ballot Prop. 32

Proposition 32: Raises Minimum Wage. Initiative Statute. Living Wage Act of 2022 Summary

Proposition 32 is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that proposes to raise the California minimum wage over the next two years to $18 per hour depending on firm size.

California’s minimum wage is currently $16 per hour. In 2016 Senate Bill 3 was signed into law to increase the state's minimum...

November 5, 2024 Ballot Prop. 35

Proposition 35: Provides Permanent Funding for Medi-Cal Health Care Services. Initiative Statute. Protect Access to Health Care Act of 2024. Summary

Excerpted directly from the LAO Prop. 35 Analysis

Proposition 35 (Prop. 35) is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that would 1) require the state to request federal approval for the Managed Care...