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Repeal of the excise taxes imposed by Proposition 10

Second, the measure will increase the preexisting excise tax on these products by the equivalent of a 50 cent per pack increase in the tax on cigarettes, effective July 1, 1999. This latter effect occurs because, under current law , an increase in the tax on cigarettes also automatically triggers an equivalent tax increase on other tobacco products.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1999/990163_INT.html

California Evans Civil Rights Act

A uniform local tax rate of 1.25 percent is levied in all counties, and local governments are authorized to levy an optional additional tax of not to exceed 1.5 percent. Currently, total sales tax rates range from 7.25 percent to 8.5 percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1999/990809_INT.html

[PDF] The California Deficit Prevention Act (version 3)

This measure requires that a tax measure be subject to the two-thirds vote requirement if it results in a tax increase for any individual taxpayer—regardless of whether it raises or lowers aggregate taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050038.pdf

2005 Initiative Analysis: Redistricting Reform and Voter Empowerment Act

In general, appropriations subject to the limit are equal to all appropriations funded from the proceeds of taxes, except for those which are specifically exempted under Article XIII B. Tax proceeds include taxes and the portion of fee revenues that are in excess of the cost of providing the fee-based service.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050064.htm

2005 Initiative Analysis: The No Urban Casino Act (version 1)

For instance, to the extent that casinos result in increased taxable econom ic activity (above what otherwise would have occurred), state and local governments receive increased tax revenues (from the income, sales, and property taxes, for example).
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050136.htm

[PDF] The California Live Within Our Means Act (version 9)

Bill Lockyer 6 March 17, 2005 Proposition 42 Transfers Current Law Under Proposition 42 (approved by the voters in March 2002), sales taxes on motor vehicle fuel are transferred to the Transportation Investment Fund (TIF) for public transit, capital improvement projects, and maintenance projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050176.pdf

[PDF] Taxpayer Protection Act of 2006

BACKGROUND INFORMATION State Taxes and Fees Taxes. The State Constitution requires a two-thirds vote of each house of the Legislature for measures that result in net aggregate increases in revenues from imposing new taxes or changing existing taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050596.pdf

2005 Initiative Analysis:Evans Child Protection Act

The alcohol beverage tax is estimated to raise $315  million in 2005 ‑06. In addition, the sales tax is levied on the sale of alcoholic beverages. The excise tax is included in the tax base on which the sales tax is calculated.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050655.htm

2005 Initiative Analysis: Voters' Right to Protect Marriage Initiative (version 5)

(The law af fects matters such as the receipt of federal benefits and federal taxes.) State Laws. The State Constitution currently does not define marriage. Under current California statute, only marriage between a man and a woman is valid and recognized.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050833.htm

2005 Initiative Analysis: Tobacco Tax, Disease Prevention and Children's Health Insurance Act of 2006 (version 1)

Background Tobacco Taxes Existing Tax Rate. Current state law imposes excise taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products. The state’s cigarette tax is currently 87 cents per pack (with an equivalent tax on other types of tobacco products) and is levied on cigarette distributors, who supply cigarettes to retail stores.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050848.htm