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

Jun 9, 2015 - 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 - The measure states that existing state and local sales and use taxes shall be applied to marijuana sold for recreational use. However, the measure states that marijuana sold for me dical purposes shall be exempt from such sales and use taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-017

The California Immigration Reform Act [Ballot]

Jun 9, 2015 - As required by Section 9005, we are informing you that it is our opinion that the initiative, if adopted, may result in a substantial net chan ge in state or local finances. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656 | information [at] lao.ca.gov
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-022

A measure related to the use of restroom and changing room facilities [Ballot]

Jun 8, 2015 - State Court Costs. The measure would result in state court costs related to processing civil claims authorized under the measure. The actual increase in costs would depend on the number of individuals who choose to file such claims and how long such claims take to process.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-019

The Compassionate and Sensible Access Act [Ballot]

Jun 4, 2015 - These laws are enforced by federal agencies that may act independently or in cooperation with state and local law enforcement agencies. State Law and Proposition  215. Under current state law, the possession, cultivation, or distribution of marijuana generally is illegal in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-018

Resources and Transportation Agenda, Page 31 Item 3860-001-6083—Department of Water Resources Item 3940-101-6083—State Water Resources Control Board Drought Conference Issues [Publication Details]

Jun 3, 2015 - Resources and Transportation Agenda, Page 31 Item 3860-001-6083—Department of Water Resources Item 3940-101-6083—State Water Resources Control Board Drought Conference Issues [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/3268

Administration proposes to end use of authorizing limited term position authority in budget.

May 28, 2015 - The state ’s existing policies related to limited term positions and appointments are based on statute and past interpretations of the state ’s civil service system issued by the State Personnel Board and the courts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/856

LAO multiyear budget outlook

May 26, 2015 - One key difference concerns the state ’s contribution to CalSTRS. Beginning in 2017-18 —the first fiscal year in which the state ’s payment can fluctuate —we assume that a recent interpretation of the CalSTRS funding plan results in a $1.2 billion decrease in the state contribution from what it would have been if the rate did not change.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/855

Implementation and administration costs for proposed EITC

May 22, 2015 - FTB Would Administer New State EITC Program. The administration ’s May proposal for a refundable state  EITC includes $22 million and 98 positions —of which, 24 position-equivalents are for temporary help —for the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) to implement and administer the new tax program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/846

Shellfish Suppression Act [Ballot]

May 22, 2015 - The impact of the measure on various aspects of the state ’s criminal justice system and economy would significantly depend on whether or  how the measure is implemented. Thus, the full scope of the measure ’s impact on state and local finances is uncertain.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-016