Perspectives on the Economy and Demographics 2003-04 [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - Perspectives on the Economy and Demographics 2003-04 [Publication Details] Description: The United States and California economies continue to struggle in early 2003, due primarily to restrained hiring and investment pending by businesses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/941

Local Sales Taxes—What Role Can They Play in the 1993-94 State Budget? [Publication Details]

Jun 1, 1993 - Local Sales Taxes—What Role Can They Play in the 1993-94 State Budget? [Publication Details] Local Sales Taxes—What Role Can They Play in the 1993-94 State Budget? Format: PDF Description: In this brief, we review the existing authority of counties to raise the local sales tax, and the viability of this proposed method for offsetting the county revenue losses associated with the proposed property tax shift.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/254

Cigarette Tax Stamp Purchases And Surety Bonds in California [Publication Details]

Jan 25, 2006 - The 2003 statute reduced-on a temporary basis until January 2007-the minimum amount of the required security posted by distributors while increasing the frequency of their required tax remittances to the state from monthly to bimonthly.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1368

Perspectives on State Revenues 2003-04 [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - Perspectives on State Revenues 2003-04 [Publication Details] Description: We estimate that revenues will exceed the budget forecast by a net of $1.3 billion in 2002-03 and 2003-04 combined. Our higher estimate assumes a somewhat earlier and stronger economic recovery than does the administration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/940

State Options Concerning Cigarette Tax Evasion [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - State Options Concerning Cigarette Tax Evasion [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/1003

State Fiscal Picture 2003-04 [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - State Fiscal Picture 2003-04 [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/942

California Tribal Casinos: Questions and Answers [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 2007 - In 1987, a U.S. Supreme Court decision involving two California tribes set in motion a series of federal and state actions that dramatically expanded tribal casinos here and in other states. Now, California’s casino industry outranks all but Nevada’s in size.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1545

California Spending Plan 2002-03: The Budget Act and Related Legislation [Publication Details]

Sep 27, 2002 - California Spending Plan 2002-03: The Budget Act and Related Legislation [Publication Details] Description: In this report, we discuss the factors underlying the major fiscal challenge facing the state in 2002-03, describe the key actions taken to address the shortfall, and provide detail on the adopted budget package.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/908

An Analysis of Proposition 4: The Gann "Spirit of 13" Initiative [Publication Details]

Dec 1, 1979 - Proposition 4 also attempts both to clarify the fiscal roles played by the various branches (legislative, judicial and executive) and levels (federal, state and local) of government, and to insure that any surplus funds are promptly returned to the people.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3524

California's Fiscal Outlook: LAO Projections, 2003-04 Through 2008-09 [Publication Details]

Nov 14, 2003 - According to our projections, the state is facing a year-end shortfall of $10.2 billion in 2004-05 assuming the vehicle license fee (VLF) rate increase remains in effect, and substantially more if the rate is rolled back and the state resumes backfill payments to localities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1060