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

Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016 [Ballot]

Mar 6, 2015 - The bonds are repaid using local property tax revenue. Since 1998, school districts have received voter approval to issue at least $75.2  billion in local facility bonds. (Because the state did not collect data for two years, the total likely is slightly higher.)
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-005

The California Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act (Amendment #1-S) [Ballot]

Mar 3, 2015 - Los Angeles County Law. In November 2012, voters in Los Angeles County approved a ballot measure (Measure B) requiring adult film producers to obtain a public health permit and comply with state occupation safety and health regulations.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-004

No Blank Checks Initiative [Ballot]

Feb 27, 2015 - State general obligation bonds are guaranteed by the state government ’s full faith and credit and are generally repaid using the state ’s general tax revenues. Local general obligation bonds are typically funded by increased property taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-003

The California Nuclear Waste Act [Ballot]

Feb 26, 2015 - Approximately 9  percent of the state ’s electricity is generated by nuclear power plants (inside and outside of the state), most of which comes from the only nuclear power plant operating in California —the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant (Diablo Canyon) in San Luis Obispo County.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-001

California Electrical Utility District Act [Ballot]

Feb 26, 2015 - In addition, while transferring the responsibility to provide electricity from private companies to a public entity would likely reduce certain state and local tax revenues (such as property tax and corporate income tax) because public entities often do not pay such taxes, it is uncertain how governments would respond to this potential reduction in tax revenue.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-002