The 2020-21 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2020 - The administration proposes to remit the remaining CRF funds to schools ($ 4  b illion), counties ($1. 3  b illion), and cities ($ 450  m illion). Budget Solutions Mix of Solutions Reasonably Well ‑Balanced.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4232

The state's initiative, referendum, and recall processes. [Ballot]

Aug 22, 2023 - County election officials have to verify the validity of thousands of voter signatures on petitions. Campaigns to support or oppose such measures regularly raise millions of dollars to develop proposals, fund signature-gathering campaigns, and present their viewp oints to the public at large.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-007

^[PDF] LAO 2000 Budget Analysis: General Government Chapter

Tax Collection Programs Expenditures. The Franchise Tax Board and the Board of Equaliza- tion are the largest revenue collection agencies in the state. Together, both boards collect the state’s personal and business income taxes, sales tax, and special use taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2000/general_govt/gengov_anl00.pdf

Impose new standards for confining certain farm animals. [Ballot]

Oct 18, 2017 - To the extent that these higher production costs cause some fa rmers to exit the business or otherwise reduce overall production and profitability, there could be reduced state and local tax revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-026

LAO 2003-04 Budget Analysis: Education, Basic Aid Districts

Recapture of Excess Taxes . The Governor's budget projects that excess tax districts will receive $161  million in excess revenues in 2003-04. Of that amount, the budget would recapture $150  million, or 93  percent, by redirecting the tax receipts to other school districts, county offices of education, and community colleges.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2003/education/ed_8_basicaid_anl03.htm

^[PDF] Analysis of Proposed DNA Identification Fund Backfill

L E G I S L AT I V E A N A LY S T ’ S O F F I C E 7 (Continued) Most Alternative Funding Options Identified by DOJ Raise Concerns „ General Tax Increase. A proposed general tax increase would effectively be an increase in General Fund resources as such taxes are typically deposited into the state’s General Fund to support various purposes. „ Criminal History Background Check Fee Increase.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2023/DNA-Identification-Fund-Backfill-031423.pdf

^[PDF] The 1991-92 Budget: Perspectives and Issues

Given the state's current fiscal problems, we have included several analyses in key fiscal areas: Propo- sition 98 and its proposed suspension, county-state rela- tions and the impact of the Governor's "realignment" proposal, the AFDC program and the implications ofthe Governor's proposal to reduce welfare grant levels, and the community corrections alternative and how it might relieve prison overcrowding and some of the pressure on state prison spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1991/pandi_91_intro.pdf

The 2018-19 Budget: California Hiring Tax Credits [Publication Details]

Mar 15, 2018 - The 2018-19 Budget: California Hiring Tax Credits [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/3784

Felony sentencing. [Ballot]

Dec 14, 2021 - County Jail and/or Community Supervision.  People who have no current or prior convictions for serious, violent, or sex offenses are typically sentenced to county jail or supervision in the community by a county probation officer, or both.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-035

^[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