State and local government tax rules. [Ballot]

Nov 22, 2021 - Local governments use revenues from taxes and fees to fund a variety of services, like fire and polic e, public works, and parks. Vote Threshold for Changing Local Taxes. State law requires increases in local taxes to receive approval of the local governing body —for example, a city council or county board of supervisors —as well as approval of voters in that local jurisdiction.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-026

Increases in the statewide minimum wage. [Ballot]

Jul 16, 2015 - In May 2015, California ’s statewide unemployment rate was close to 6  percent, but a few coastal counties —San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin —had unemployment rates below 4  percent. In contrast, a dozen counties —all in the inland part of the state —had unemployment rates above 9  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-032

Related to the cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Oct 9, 2015 - The measure would result in reduced costs to the state and local governments by reducing the number of marijuana offenders incarcerated in state prisons and county jails, as well as the number placed under community supervision (such as county probation).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-049

Funding for students attending private schools. [Ballot]

Nov 2, 2023 - It also includes a small number of schools operated by county offices of education and a few schools operated directly by the state. School Districts Are the Largest Component of the Public School System.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-026

The Compassionate and Sensible Access Act [Ballot]

Jun 4, 2015 - Currently, local medical marijuana laws vary widely across the state, ranging from complete bans of such facilities in some cities and counties to no restricti ons at all in other places. State and local governments currently collect sales tax on medicinal marijuana sales.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-018

A proposed constitutional and statutory initiative related to poverty reduction. [Ballot]

Sep 4, 2015 - Two or more counties would be able to form a county group and jointly participate in the home visiting program. Each county or county group would be responsible for administering gra nts to home visiting organizations that would conduct home visits for eligible families in the given county.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-043

Constitutional initiative related to medical marijuana. [Ballot]

Sep 8, 2015 - Currently, local medical marijuana laws vary widely across the state, ranging from complete bans of such facilities in some cities and counties to no restrictions in other jurisdictions. State and local governments currently collect sales tax on medical marijuana sales.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-044

Homeowners and renters tax relief. [Ballot]

Jun 22, 2015 - Property Taxes Are a Major Source of Local Government Revenue. Californians paid around $52  billion in property taxes in 2013-14. County auditors distribute property tax revenues to local governments —schools, community colleges, counties, cities, and special districts —pursuant to state law.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-028

Cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana [Ballot]

Jun 11, 2015 - The measure would result in reduced costs to the state and local governments by reducing the number of marijuana offenders incarcerated in state prisons and county jails, as well as the number placed under community supervision (such as county probation).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-024

Environmental hazards in homes and public facilities. [Ballot]

Jan 11, 2018 - The measure could have several effects on property values and, in turn, local government property tax revenues. Some effects would be positive. For example, the use of bond funds to reduce hazards in homes likely would increase those homes ’ values.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-049