Building Permits Update: September 2020 [EconTax Blog]

Nov 3, 2020 - California records nearly 10,000 housing permits in September, the highest monthly total to date this year.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/574

Proposition 14 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Summary of Legislative Analyst ’s Estimate of Net State and Local Government Fiscal Impact Increased state costs to repay bonds estimated at about $260  million per year over the next roughly 30 years.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=14&year=2020

Proposition 15 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - New Funding for Local Governments and Schools. Overall, $6.5  billion to $11.5  billion per year in new property taxes would go to local governments. 60  percent would go to cities, counties, and special districts.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=15&year=2020

Proposition 16 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Many university campuses also consider where students attended high school and where they live when making admissions decisions. The universities view these policies and programs as ways to increase diversity without violating Proposition  209.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=16&year=2020

Proposition 17 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Yes/No Statement A YES vote on this measure means: People on state parole who are U.S. citizens, residents of California, and at least 18 years of age would be able to vote, if they register to vote.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=17&year=2020

Proposition 18 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Proposal Allows Some 17 Year Old Citizens to Vote. The measure would allow eligible 17-year-olds who will be 18 years old by the November date of the next general election to vote. This means that these 17-year-olds could vote in any special election or primary election that occurs before the next general election.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=18&year=2020

Proposition 19 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Schools could receive similar property tax gains. Possible Reduction in State Costs for Schools in Some Years. In limited situations, total school funding from property taxes and state taxes could be about the same in some years despite schools ’ property tax gains.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=19&year=2020

Proposition 20 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - For example, rather than serving up to six months in county jail, they could serve up to three years in county jail or state prison. We estimate that a few thousand people could be affected by the above changes each year.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=20&year=2020

Proposition 21 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Landlords cannot increase rent by more than 5  percent plus inflation in a year, or 10  percent, whichever is lower. This applies to most housing that is more than 15 years old. This law lasts until January 1, 2030.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=21&year=2020

Proposition 23 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - The exception lasts for one year. Requires CDCs to Report Infection-Related Information to CDPH. The measure requires each CDC —or its governing entity —to report dialysis-related infection information to CDPH every three months.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=23&year=2020