Drought response activities

Feb 27, 2015 - In response to an extended drought in California that began in 2011, the Governor proclaimed a State of Emergency in January 2014. At the time, OES activated the State Operations C enter and regional operations centers to monitor the drought, coordinate a state-level response to the drought, and provide technical assistance to local government agencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/826

No Blank Checks Initiative [Ballot]

Feb 27, 2015 - General obligation bonds and revenue bonds are two types of bonds issued by state and local governments in California. State general obligation bonds are guaranteed by the state government ’s full faith and credit and are generally repaid using the state ’s general tax revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-003

The 2015-16 Budget: Higher Education Analysis [Publication Details]

Feb 27, 2015 - We recommend against unallocated budget increases, instead recommending that the Legislature link base increases to a cost-of-living adjustment and any additional increases to specified state priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3188

Meeting ALRB Workload Needs

Feb 26, 2015 - 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/Recommendations/Details/827

The California Nuclear Waste Act [Ballot]

Feb 26, 2015 - These state and local fiscal impacts, however, could still be major. Summary of Fiscal Effects We estimate that this measure could have the following major fiscal effects: Potential impacts on state and local finances in the form of decreased revenues and increased costs due to possible electricity price increases and state liabilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-001

California Electrical Utility District Act [Ballot]

Feb 26, 2015 - The net effect of these factors, as well as many others, on state and local finances is highly uncertain. As required by Section 9005, we are informing you that it is our opinion that the measure would result in a substantial net change in state and local finances.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-002

Options for a State Earned Income Tax Credit [Publication Details]

Feb 25, 2015 - Options for a State Earned Income Tax Credit [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/3190

The 2015-16 Budget: Paying for a State Mandate on Local Child Protective Agencies [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Paying for a State Mandate on Local Child Protective Agencies [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/3182

The 2015-16 Budget: Governor's Criminal Justice Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2015 - In the report we provide an analysis of the Governor's budget proposals for state criminal justice departments and programs, including for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the judicial branch, various local public safety programs, and the Department of Justice.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3181

California State Tax Expenditures Total Around $55 Billion [EconTax Blog]

Feb 18, 2015 - The State Board of Equalization also produces research on sales tax exclusions and exemptions, which includes information on both state and local sales tax laws.  Background Origin of the Tax Expenditure Concept.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/60