1,000 percent sales tax on some political advertisements. [Ballot]

Dec 29, 2015 - In addition, executive branch entities and the courts would have to determine how exactly the $1  million tax exemption in the measure would work. Fiscal Effect Highly Uncertain. The amount of tax money the proposed sales tax would generate for public education is highly uncertain.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-106

California’s sick leave requirements and increases in California’s statewide minimum wage. (Amendment #1.) [Ballot]

Dec 23, 2015 - Wages of IHSS providers vary by county, with some counties paying the state-mandated minimum wage and some counties paying upward of $13 per hour. In 2015-16, it is estimated that 470,000 individuals will receive IHSS and about 430,000 individuals will work as IHSS providers.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-105

Cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Dec 23, 2015 - The measure states that the state excise tax shall be the only state tax applied specifically to the sale of marijuana. The m easure also authorizes cities and counties to place additional taxes on marijuana.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-104

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

Dec 22, 2015 - State law also gives cities and counties the discretion to regulate the location and operat ion of such facilities. 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.
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 - A public hospital is operated by the state of California, a county, a city, the University of California, a local health district or authority, or any other political subdivision of the state. A private hospital is typically operated by a corporation (either for-profit or nonprofit).
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 - There are 65 hospitals operated by counties, the University of California, health care districts, cities, or other political subdivisions of the state. Private Hospitals. There are 290 hospitals owned and operated by nonprofit or for-profit entities.
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