LOCAL GOVERNMENT OVERVIEW

By 1991-92, the rate of growth in all these revenue sources had declined markedly, and one--sales tax--had actually shrunk in absolute terms from the prior year level. (This drop in sales tax revenue was due in large part to the repeal of the sales tax on snack foods.)
https://lao.ca.gov/1995/010195_calguide/cglgov1.html

Managed Care Organization (MCO) Tax Revenues Could Offset General Fund Support for Healthy Families Program (HFP)

May 26, 2010 - Managed Care Organization (MCO) Tax Revenues Could Offset General Fund Support for Healthy Families Program (HFP) 5/26/2010 Budget Issue: Managed Care Organization (MCO) Tax Revenues Could Offset General Fund Support for Healthy Families Program (HFP) Program: Healthy Families Program Finding or Recommendation: Reduce General Fund support for HFP by $11.0 million
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/253

^[PDF] Overview of Proposition 86: Tax on Cigarettes

Current Level of Excise Taxes. The state currently imposes excise taxes of 87 cents per pack on cigarettes, with similar taxes collected on other tobacco products. The total tax consists of: Proposition 10 Taxes. 50 cents to support early childhood programs enacted by Proposition 10 in 1998.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/Health/2006/Proposition_86_100306.pdf

LAO Multiyear State Budget Outlook

May 20, 2016 - For example, we assume the temporary taxes passed by voters in Proposition 30 expire, consistent with current law. Similarly, we  assume the tax on managed care organizations passed earlier this year expires at the end of 2018-19.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3472

^[PDF] Reforming California's Tax System

Reforming California's Tax System Presented To: Little Hoover Commission Reforming California’s Tax System L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E LAO 60 YEARS OF SERVICE January 22, 2004 LAO 60 YEARS OF SERVICE L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E January 22, 2004 1 California’s Tax System Has Worked Well for Many
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/fo/2004/Reforming_California_Tax_System.pdf

Proposition 1A: Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act.

Local governments may impose or increase taxes (other than the base 1  percent ad valorem property tax) subject to the approval of their local voters. If the local government proposes to use the tax proceeds for general purposes (a "general tax "), the tax requires approval by a majority of local voters.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090845.aspx

^[PDF] Property taxes.

How Is a Property Tax Bill Calculated? Each annual property tax bill is equal to the taxable value of the property multiplied by the property tax rate. The typical property tax rate is 1.1 percent. In the year a new owner takes over a property, its taxable value typically is its purchase price.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2023/230385.pdf

1998-99 Perspectives and Issues: Perspectives on State Revenues Part II

These taxes generally are levied in one-fourth cent or one-half cent increments, and cannot exceed 1.5  percent (except in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties). Combined State and Local Tax Rates. As shown in Figure  11, the combined state and local tax rates vary significantly across California--ranging from 7.25  percent in areas that impose no optional sales taxes, up to 8.5  percent in San Francisco County.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_1998/p_and_i_1998/part3_revenues2_pandi98.html

2012 Initiative Analysis: College and University Funding and Accountability Act (Amdt 1S)

Tax Increases to Fund Universities. This measure would increase rates of four existing statewide taxes and fees, with the resulting revenue placed in a special fund to be used by UC and CSU. Specifically, the measure states the following: “Taxes increases in automobile registration of $5.00, a 0.20 cent tax increase per pack of
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2012/120242.aspx

Administration of the Insurance Tax Program: A Case for Limited Reform [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 1985 - Administration of the Insurance Tax Program: A Case for Limited Reform [Publication Details] Administration of the Insurance Tax Program: A Case for Limited Reform Format: PDF Description: As a result of questions raised by state agencies and legislative staff regarding the administration of the insurance tax, the Legislature enacted Ch 994/80.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2032