Proposed statutory initiative related to the cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Jun 22, 2015 - The measure states that state and local sales taxes would apply to marijuana sold for recreational use but that no recreational marijuana-specific taxes could be imposed by local governments. The measure also places a permanent 15  percent excise tax on recreational marijuana products beginning on January 1, 2017.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-027

Homeowners and renters tax relief. [Ballot]

Jun 22, 2015 - Background Local Governments in California Levy Taxes on Property Owners. Local governments in California levy taxes on property owners based on a property ’s assessed value, known as ad  valorem property taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-028

Cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana [Ballot]

Jun 11, 2015 - The measure states that medical marijuana is exempt from sales taxes and, in some cases, excise taxes. Revenues collected from the excise taxes would be deposited in a new special fund —the Statewide Cannabis Tax Collection Account.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-024

A measure regarding religious organizations and criminal law. [Ballot]

Jun 10, 2015 - Assuming that provisions of the measure can be implemented, there may be some revenue gains for state and local governments due to the removal of tax-exempt status if any religious organizations are found to violate the measure ’s provisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-023

The Marijuana Control, Legalization and Revenue Act of 2016 (Amendment #1) [Ballot]

Jun 9, 2015 - In addition, state and local governments could also receive revenue from excise taxes, if such taxes were enacted by the Legislature. As noted earlier, a portion of the revenues derived from any excise tax imposed by the Legislature would be deposited in the Public Benefit Fund to benefit various programs including education, health care, and public safety.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-020

Groundwater Preservation and Water Consumer Awareness Act of 2015 [Ballot]

Jun 9, 2015 - Background Sales and Use Taxes and Excise Taxes. California ’s state and local governments levy sales and use taxes on retail sales of most tangible goods. Under the State Constitution and state statute, many foods and beverages —including bottled water —are currently exempt from California ’s state and local sales and use taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-021

The California Craft Cannabis Initiative [Ballot]

Jun 9, 2015 - In addition, state and local governments could also r eceive revenue from excise taxes, if such taxes were enacted by the Legislature. However, since the measure prohibits sales and use taxes on medical marijuana products, these reven ues would be partially offset by the loss of sales tax currently collected on such sales.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-017

The California Immigration Reform Act [Ballot]

Jun 9, 2015 - The California Immigration Reform Act [Ballot]  PDF Version Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed statutory initiative regarding immigration and tax matters (A.G. File No. 15-0022).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-022

The Compassionate and Sensible Access Act [Ballot]

Jun 4, 2015 - State and local governments currently collect sales tax on medicinal marijuana sales. A small number of cities also impose a supplemental tax on medical marijuana sales. We estimate that the total amount of state and local revenue collected statewide from medical marijuana sales and supplemental taxes likely is in the high tens of millions of dollars annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-018

California Independence in Statewide Elections Act [Ballot]

May 14, 2015 - In its administration of California ’s state income tax, the Franchise Tax Board defines a nonresident to be any individual who is not (1) present in California for other than a temporary or transitory purpose or (2) domiciled in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-012