Proposed statutory initiative that increases excise taxes on the distribution of cigarettes and other tobacco products. [Ballot]

Jun 23, 2015 - New State Tobacco Tax Revenues This measure increases —effective April 1, 2017 —the existing state excise tax on cigarettes by $2 per pack. The total state excise tax, therefore, would be $2.87 per pack.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-030

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

Jun 22, 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/2015-027

Homeowners and renters tax relief. [Ballot]

Jun 22, 2015 - The renters ’ credit reduces PIT revenues collected by the state by about $100  million annually. State General Fund Spending Exceeds $100  Billion. In 2014-15, the state is expected to spend almost $110  billion from its main account, the General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-028

Review of Recent Changes to The Cal Grant C Program

Jun 22, 2015 - In 2014–15, the state spent $1.9 billion to award nearly 325,000 Cal Grants. These awards are administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), which has the authority to grant awards based on the criteria listed in the relevant sections of the state Education Code, as well as other criteria deemed appropriate by CSAC.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3274

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Higher Education)

Jun 19, 2015 - Further, the budget authorizes the Director of Finance to augment UC ’s budget by $25 million should UC demonstrate prior to May 1, 2016 that it will meet the state ’s expectation. For CSU, the budget states a goal to increase enrollment by at least 10,400 resident full-time equivalent students over the 2014-15 level.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3275

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Overview of Adopted Plan)

Jun 19, 2015 - The budget ends 2015‑16 with $4.6  billion in estimated total reserves, including $1.1  billion in the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties —the state ’s traditional budget reserve —and $3.5  billion in the BSA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3279

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Other Issues)

Jun 19, 2015 - A budget trailer bill, in a related change, repeals the existing state law —found to be ineffective by various reviews —that required elimination of some state positions that are vacant for six consecutive months.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3278

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Proposition 98)

Jun 19, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Proposition 98) $67.1 a One –time allocation. b The budget also requires that these schools spend at least $4.8 million from their non –Proposition 98 funds in 2015 –16 to address critical facility maintenance needs. c New state –level activities funded in part by an increase in the state ’s federal grant and in part by redirecting $2 million from local assistance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3273

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Health and Human Services)

Jun 19, 2015 - (The existing structure of the MCO tax has been found inconsistent with federal Medicaid law and regulations and would thus need to be restructured for the state to continue to draw down federal funds after 2015‑16.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3277

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Child Care and Preschool)

Jun 19, 2015 - Due to the differential rate increase to the part-day State Preschool rate described below, the new part- and full-day State Preschool rates will be higher than the SRR. Regional Market Rates (RMR) Increase by 4.5 Percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3276