CRITERION 4: Political Feasibility

Lastly, we assessed a policy option based on its short-term and long-term political feasibility. We defined short-term as 1 to 2 years, and long-term as 3 to 5 years. To determine political feasibility, we considered potential support for the policy option from the following actors, including:

Members of the California State Legislature, who can introduce and endorse a bill.

The Governor, who has the power to veto or sign a bill and issue an Executive Order

CDCR, who can counsel the Governor on whether to veto or sign a bill that will impact the agency.

Other state departments that are implicated in the specific policy option

Toassesspotentialsupportfromeachactor,weanalyzedseveralindicators, suchastheagency’sbudget,publicstatements,reports,andwhetherthese politicalleadershaveintroducedorendorsedasimilarpolicyinthepast