A proposed statutory initiative related to the cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana. [Ballot]

Sep 1, 2015 - The measure would result in reduced costs to the state and local governments by reducing the number of marijuana offenders incarcerated in state prison and county jail, as well as the number placed under community supervision (such as county probation).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-039

Nationhood status and possible secession from the U.S. [Ballot]

Aug 28, 2015 - Quadrennial "Nationhood Referenda. " A statute proposed by this measure would place before California 's voters every four years a "nationhood referendum, " asking whether California "should acquire the exclusive power to make its laws, levy its taxes and establish its own relations abroad —in other words, sovereignty —and at the same time to maintain with United States an
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-037

Chinese Currency Turmoil and California's Economy [EconTax Blog]

Aug 25, 2015 - The weakness in China also has contributed to lower oil prices worldwide, which, overall, should help California consumers in the short run, despite the fact that lower oil prices have negative localized effects, especially in oil-producing Kern County .  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/125

The Stock Market Downturn and California's Finances [EconTax Blog]

Aug 24, 2015 - (While lower oil prices may help the overall state economy in the short term, they produce negative economic effects in certain localities, particularly in oil-producing Kern County .)    When Are California Budget Outlooks Updated?
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/124

Related to the cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana. [Ballot]

Aug 24, 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/2015-036

The MCO Tax: A Flat Versus Tiered Structure [Publication Details]

Aug 18, 2015 - The MCO Tax: A Flat Versus Tiered Structure [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/3295

Ownership of domestic ferrets. [Ballot]

Jul 29, 2015 - The measure authorizes counties to assess a license fee of up to $100 upon sale of pet ferrets. Unde r the measure, revenue from the fee would be used to support local animal control enforcement activities related to domestic ferrets.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-034

A constitutional initiative related to compensation and retirement benefits for state and local governmental employees in California. [Ballot]

Jul 27, 2015 - During an employee ’s career, both the employer and employee pay taxes on earnings. In 2015, both the employee and the employer pay 6.2  percent of the employee ’s pay —up to a limit of $118,500 —towards social security.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-033

The MCO Tax: A Flat Versus Tiered Structure [Publication Details]

Jul 20, 2015 - The MCO Tax: A Flat Versus Tiered Structure [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/3292

The MCO Tax: A Flat Versus Tiered Structure

Jul 20, 2015 - Some MCOs with higher tax rates could cede some of their market share to other MCOs with lower tax rates. A flat tax woul d not have this effect. Regardless of which tax structure is in place, there are signs that the MCO industry is already moving toward greater consolidation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3292