Initiative Analyses

File No. 1999-001 Keeping the Promise Initiative The vehicle license fee (VLF) is an annual fee on the ownership of a registered vehicle in California, levied in place of taxing vehicles as personal property.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiatives?page=77

Rent control. [Ballot]

Dec 12, 2017 - For the types of policies that have prevailed in California (both before and after Costa-Hawkins), the following effects appear to be most clearly s upported by empirical research: Conversion of Rental Housing to Ownership Housing.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-041

^[PDF] Rent control.

For the types of policies that have prevailed in California (both before and after Costa-Hawkins), the following effects appear to be most clearly supported by empirical research:  Conversion of Rental Housing to Ownership Housing.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2017/170629.pdf

^[PDF] An even more significant effect on the state's revenue sharing

An even more significant effect on the state's revenue sharing allocation could result from changes over time in the amount of intergovernmental transfers from the state to local governments. Under present law, a reduc- tion of state transfers below the level of transfers during the prior 24- month period results in a dollar-for-dollar reduction of the state's revenue sharing allocation.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1979/12_tax_relief_1979.pdf

Follow-up Evaluation of the District of Choice Program [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 2021 - The District of Choice program is one of several laws allowing students to transfer from one school district to another school district. The program is scheduled to sunset on July 1, 2023. This evaluation, prepared at the request of the Legislature, assesses recent trends in the program and provides our recommendations regarding reauthorization.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4329

Follow-up Evaluation of the District of Choice Program

Feb 1, 2021 - I n 2 014 ‑15, low ‑income students transferred at onl y 4 0  p ercent of the rate of their higher ‑income peers. As a further comparison, we examined the share of low ‑income students transferring through the interdistrict permit system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4329

^[PDF] The 2012-13 Budget: Strategies to Maintain California’s Park System

In contrast to closing a state park, transferring ownership of a park to a non-state agency releases the state from all financial responsibility and maintains public access to the park. However, given the financial constraints of local governments, it is uncertain if a significant number of cities and counties would be interested in taking ownership of a state park.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/2012/resources/state-parks-030212.pdf

^[PDF] Understanding Proposition 218

If so, then Proposition 218 would not prohibit this transfer of revenues from the water department. Finally, some local governments may elect to privatize certain functions formally financed by property-related fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/1996/120196_prop_218/understanding_prop218_1296.pdf

2001 Initiative Analysis: Local Revenue Accountability Act (Option 1)

For example, over the last two dec ades the state has shifted the allocation of property taxes and vehicle license fees among local governments, reduced taxation on certain sales transactions and vehicle ownership, and transferred part of the financial obligation for trial courts and welfare programs from counties to the state.  
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2001/011033_INT.htm

2001 Initiative Analysis: Local Revenue Accountability Act (Option 1)

For example, over the last two dec ades the state has shifted the allocation of property taxes and vehicle license fees among local governments, reduced taxation on certain sales transactions and vehicle ownership, and transferred part of the financial obligation for trial courts and welfare programs from counties to the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2001/011089_INT.htm