Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Dec 22, 2015 - State and local governments currently collect sales tax on medical marijuana. A small number of cities also impose additional taxes on medical marijuana sal es. We estimate that the total amount of state and local revenue collected statewide from the above taxes likely is in the high tens of millions of dollars annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-103

November 2015 Jobs Report [EconTax Blog]

Dec 18, 2015 - Follow @LAOEconTax on Twitter for regular California economy and tax updates. -- The state 's Employment Development Department  (EDD) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics have released preliminary November 2015 jobs data for California.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/156

Immigration. (Amendment #1) [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2015 - In addition, it could result in deported individuals paying fewer taxes and using fewer government services. The net effect of the above factors on state and local costs is unknown. Summary of Fiscal Effects.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-099

Cap total compensation for executives and nonprofit hospitals. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2015 - The for-profit hospitals pay corporate income taxes to the state. Nonprofit hospitals are exempt from state corporate income taxes and local sales and property taxes. The tax exemptions for nonprofit hospitals are intended to allow them to use the funds that would have been paid in taxes to provide patient care,
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-100

Place a limit on gross charges for patient care services or items set by certain private hospitals. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2015 - Hospital Quality Assurance Fee Federal Medicaid law permits states to (1) levy various taxes, fees, or assessments on health care providers and (2) use the proceeds to draw down FFP to support their Medicaid programs and/or offset some state costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-101

Minimum amount of charity care nonprofit hospitals must provide. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2015 - Collectively, the state ’s for-profit hospitals pay tens of millions of dollars annually in the state corporate income tax. The state ’s nonprofit hospitals are generally exempt from the state corporate income tax and local property taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-102

Effects of Cigarette Taxes on Smoking Behavior [Publication Details]

Dec 17, 2015 - Effects of Cigarette Taxes on Smoking Behavior [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3320

General obligation bonds for water programs and projects. (Amendment No. 1). [Ballot]

Dec 10, 2015 - In addition, local governments pay for projects using other sources, including state funds, federal funds, and local taxes. While most people get their water from these public water agencies, about one-sixth of Californians get their water from private water companies.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-092

General obligation bonds for water programs and projects. (Amendment No. 1). [Ballot]

Dec 10, 2015 - This measure would allow the state to borrow up to $4.9  billion by selling additional general obligation bonds to investors, who would be repaid with interest using the state ’s general tax revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-091

General obligation bonds for water programs and projects. (Amendment No. 1). [Ballot]

Dec 10, 2015 - This measure would allow the state to borrow up to $4.9  billion by selling additional general obligation bonds to investors, who would be repaid with interest using the state ’s general tax revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-089