Understanding California’s Sales Tax [Publication Details]

May 6, 2015 - Understanding California’s Sales Tax [Publication Details] Video Description: California’s state and local governments levy a tax on retail sales of tangible goods. This report begins with an overview of California’s sales and use tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3244

Eliminate State Cost of Sex Offender Assessment Mandate

May 5, 2015 - Specifically, the com mission found the following activities to be reimbursable state mandates: (1) county probation and local law enforcement training on the use of the SARATSO, (2) county probation ad ministering SARATSO assessments to eligible offenders, (3) including the results of the assessment in certain presentencing reports, and (4) county probation reporting of statistic s regarding the effectiveness of enhanced monitoring.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/842

Fund Medi-Cal Eligibility of Juvenile Offenders Mandate

Apr 28, 2015 - In 2013, the Commission on State Mandates (CSM) determined t hat several activities carried out by county detention facilities and county welfare departments pursuant to Chapter 657 (collectively referred to as the Medi-Cal Eligibility of Ju venile Offenders mandate) are state-reimbursable mandates: County detention facilities must provide
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/841

The 2015-16 Budget: Cigarette Tax and Licensing Programs [Publication Details]

Apr 22, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Cigarette Tax and Licensing Programs [Publication Details] The 2015-16 Budget: Cigarette Tax and Licensing Programs Format: HTML Description: California imposes excise taxes on cigarettes and on other tobacco products such as cigars and chewing tobacco.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3239

Placer, Bay Area, Riverside Lead in Net In-Migration [EconTax Blog]

Mar 26, 2015 - (Trulia maps on the Twitter feed of economist Jed Kolko show county population changes due to net international and domestic migration in 2014.) As shown below, however, between 2010 and 2014, the county in California with the largest percentage growth in population from migration is Placer County, which is northeast of Sacramento.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/76

Proposed high deductible health plan reasonable, but may not reduce #cabudget costs.

Mar 25, 2015 - “Health Savings Accounts (HSA). ” Under federal tax law, individuals who are enrolled in an HDHP (and their employers) may make contributions towards an HSA. These contributions are deductible for purposes of fede ral income tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/836

A Look at Housing Markets Outside of California's Major Metros [EconTax Blog]

Mar 17, 2015 - Majority of State ’s Counties Are Outside the Major Metros.   The state 's major metros are comprised of 18 of the state 's most populous counties.  Forty of the state ’s 58 counties, however,  are located outside of the state ’s major metros.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/65

Hazardous materials emergency response

Mar 16, 2015 - Authorize a Tax Rather Than a Fee. Because the proceeds of taxes are not subject to the same constitutional limits as fees, the Legislature could consider implementing a tax with a two-thirds majority vote instead of a fee.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/834

Consolidated headquarters complex

Mar 13, 2015 - In view of the above concerns with the existing leased facilities, the Legislature provided $1  million in 2006-07 for CMD to acquire a purchase option for 30 acres of land at Mather Field in Sacramento County.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/833

Support and training for the network of California fairs

Mar 9, 2015 - State law establishes 80 California fairs, including 54 fairs run by statutorily created District Agricultural Associations, 23 county fairs, 2 fairs that promote the citrus indus try, and the California State Fair.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/831