A proposed constitutional and statutory initiative related to poverty reduction. [Ballot]

Sep 4, 2015 - Two or more counties would be able to form a county group and jointly participate in the home visiting program. Each county or county group would be responsible for administering gra nts to home visiting organizations that would conduct home visits for eligible families in the given county.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-043

Related to collecting signatures for initiative petitions and proposing laws in the Legislature. [Ballot]

Sep 4, 2015 - The measure requires the state and county governments to establish an IT system whereby voters may append additional information to their voter registration including their photog raph and a scanned image of their thumbprint.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-042

A proposed constitutional initiative related to medical marijuana. [Ballot]

Sep 3, 2015 - Currently, local medical marijuana laws vary widely across the state, ranging from complete bans of such facilities in some cities and counties to no restrictions in other jurisdictions. State and local governments currently collect sales tax on medicinal marijuana sales.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-041

Amend the California Constitution to generally require physicians to notify a minor’s parent or guardian before performing an abortion on that minor, with certain exceptions. [Ballot]

Sep 2, 2015 - Under these circumstances, there could also be a minor increase in child welfare and foster care costs for the state and counties. Summary of Fiscal Effects This measure would have the following fiscal effects: State administrative costs of at least $1  million, and potentially several million dollars, annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-040

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