Proposition 99: Too Many Programs, Too Few Dollars [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2005 - We recommend the Legislature approve the Governor’s budget proposal for Proposition 99-funded programs, which shifts allocations of tobacco tax revenues to maximize resources for health programs and achieve General Fund savings. We further recommend that the Legislature begin this year to address the long-term issues posed by the present structure of Proposition 99.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1286

Transportation Funding Instability Continues [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2005 - In order to provide long-term transportation funding stability while freeing up General Fund revenue for other purposes, we continue to recommend (1) the repeal of Proposition 42, (2) an increase of the gas tax to generate an amount of funding equivalent to Proposition 42, and (3) adjusting the gas tax for inflation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1227

Perspectives on the Economy and Demographics 2005-06 [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2005 - The California economy is expanding at a healthy pace in early 2005, as evidenced by real estate construction, exports, company reports of sales and profits, and business-related tax receipts. The one area of concern remains jobs, which are lagging due to intense focus on cost cutting and efficiencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1232

Perspectives on State Revenues 2005-06 [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2005 - The current strength in the economy is translating into solid growth in receipts from the state's taxes—particularly the corporate tax and personal income tax. Recent cash receipts trends have been even stronger than anticipated in the Governor's budget, mainly because of strong 2004 year-end collections from the personal income tax and corporation tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1233

California’s Tax System and the Economy [Publication Details]

Feb 2, 2005 - California’s Tax System and the Economy [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/1217

Revenue Volatility In California [Publication Details]

Jan 20, 2005 - We also highlight some options for reducing future impacts of volatility—both those involving changes to the tax system and budgetary changes—and discuss the trade-offs inherent in each of the alternatives.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1213

Tax Agency Consolidation: Remittance and Return Processing [Publication Details]

Jan 10, 2005 - Tax Agency Consolidation: Remittance and Return Processing [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/1210

LAO Review of Proposed Hearst Ranch Conservation Transaction [Publication Details]

Aug 6, 2004 - LAO Review of Proposed Hearst Ranch Conservation Transaction [Publication Details] LAO Review of Proposed Hearst Ranch Conservation Transaction Format: PDF Description: In a letter to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee dated August 3, 2004, we raise a number of significant concerns about the proposed allocation of state bond and other funds for a conservation-related transaction concerning the Hearst Ranch property in San Luis Obispo County.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1196

Proposition 50 Resources Bond: Funding Eligibility of Private Water Companies [Publication Details]

May 14, 2004 - The implementation of the Proposition 50 resources bond has raised the issue of whether private water companies should be eligible for these funds. We identify several legal, tax, and policy issues for legislative consideration in evaluating this issue. We recommend that the Legislature declare its policy position on this matter.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1180

Health and Social Services Block Grant Not A Good Fit for Counties [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2004 - Health and Social Services Block Grant Not A Good Fit for Counties [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/1117