Home Prices Update: August 2020 [EconTax Blog]

Sep 23, 2020 - The graph below shows appreciation over the past 12 months for the state ’s 15 largest counties. Santa Clara County shows by far the highest home price growth among this group, although its Bay Area neighbors Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and San Mateo have all lagged behind the state ’s other large counties.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/551

^[PDF] The 2012-13 Budget: Economic and Revenue Update

Bureau of Economic Analysis. 20112009 by foreclosures per 1,000 residents—varies widely from county to county. Inland counties that experienced the most housing activity during the housing bubble seem to have been especially hard hit.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/2012/update/economic-revenue-update-022712.pdf

Summary of LAO Findings and Recommendations on the 2013-14 Budget

In the past, the state has successfully done something similar by extending a general tax to health care providers or by levying a provider tax on health care providers. For example, in terms of extending a general tax to health care providers, the state has extended the gross premiums tax levied on all types of insurance
https://lao.ca.gov/laoapp/budgetlist/PublicSearch.aspx?Yr=2013&KeyCol=745

^[PDF] 1952 Budget Analysis: BOARD OF CONTROL

Division of Assessment Standards Chapter 1523, Statutes of 1947 (new Sections 15640 to 15645 of the Government Code), directed the board to make surveys in each county of the State to determine the adequacy of the procedures employed by the assessors in the valuation of property for purposes of taxation, and to file reports of these surveys with county officials and the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1952/11_fiscal_affairs_1952.pdf

^[PDF] Felony sentencing.

This “minimum guarantee” grows over time based on growth in state tax revenues, the economy, and student attendance. This year, the state General Fund will provide over $66 billion towards the minimum guarantee, with an additional $27 billion coming from local property taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2021/210570.pdf

^[PDF] 1953 Budget Analysis: LOCAL ASSISTANCE

Where such taxing p'ower is not being utilized fully, the certificate should contain an estimate of the revenues that can be obtained by levying the remaining portion of the tax rate. 4. After determination of the extent of participation by the State, in comparison with other state-aided programs, state funds should be al- located only in the amount necessary to meet the deficiency of local funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1953/38_local_assistance_1953.pdf

^[PDF] Local Revenue Accountability Act (Option 1)

For example, over the last two decades the state has shifted the allocation of property taxes and vehicle license fees among local governments, reduced taxation on certain sales transactions Hon. Bill Lockyer 3 January 3, 2002 and vehicle ownership, and transferred part of the financial obligation for trial courts and welfare programs from counties to the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2001/011089_INT.pdf

^[PDF] Local Revenue Accountability Act (Option 2)

For example, over the last two decades the state has shifted the allocation of property taxes and vehicle Hon. Bill Lockyer 3 January 3, 2002 license fees among local governments, reduced taxation on certain sales transactions and vehicle ownership, and transferred part of the financial obligation for trial courts and welfare programs from counties to the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2001/011090_INT.pdf

^[PDF] Local Revenue Accountability Act (Option 1), Amendment No. 1-NS

For example, over the last two decades the state has shifted the allocation of property taxes and vehicle license fees among local governments, reduced taxation on certain sales transactions and vehicle ownership, and transferred part of the financial obligation for trial courts and welfare programs from counties to the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2001/011033_INT.pdf

^[PDF] Local Revenue Accountability Act (Option 2), Amendment No. 2-S

For example, over the last two decades the state has shifted the allocation of property taxes and vehicle Hon. Bill Lockyer 3 December 21, 2001 license fees among local governments, reduced taxation on certain sales transactions and vehicle ownership, and transferred part of the financial obligation for trial courts and welfare programs from counties to the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2001/011034_INT.pdf