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[PDF] Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Amendment #1).

State and local governments currently collect sales tax on medical marijuana. A small number of cities also impose additional taxes on medical marijuana sales. We estimate that the total amount of state and local revenue collected statewide from the above taxes likely is in the high tens of millions of dollars annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2015/150593.pdf

[PDF] Cultivation, use, possession, and sale of marijuana (Amendment #1).

The measure states that these local taxes shall be in lieu of any local taxes placed specifically on marijuana. Revenues collected from the state marijuana excise tax would be deposited in a new special fund, the Cannabis Tax Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2015/150596.pdf

[PDF] Redirect up to $10.7 billion in previously authorized general obligation bond authority to certain water-related projects and amend the constitution to prioritize certain uses of water (Amendment #1).

In addition, local governments pay for projects using other sources, including state funds, federal funds, and local taxes. While most people get their water from these public water agencies, about one-sixth of Californians get their water from private water companies.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2015/150609.pdf

[PDF] Extend temporary person income tax rate increases on high-income taxpayers (Amendment #1).

Proposition 30 temporarily raised state taxes.  Sales Taxes. Proposition 30 increased the state sales tax rate by one-quarter cent from 2013 through 2016. In the current fiscal year, this increase is expected to raise $1.5 billion of revenue.  Income Taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2015/150643.pdf

[PDF] Property tax assessment.

Property taxes are a major revenue source for local governments, raising nearly $60 billion annually. Although the state receives no property tax revenue, property tax collections affect the state’s budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2017/170501.pdf

[PDF] Impose new standards for confining certain farm animals.

To the extent that these higher production costs cause some farmers to exit the business or otherwise reduce overall production and profitability, there could be reduced state and local tax revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2017/170562.pdf

[PDF] Homeowners’ and renters’ tax relief.

Homeowners’ and renters’ tax relief. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed statutory initiative related to homeowners’ and renters’ tax relief (A.G. File No. 17-0032).
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2017/170582.pdf

[PDF] Use of revenue raised by bonds or taxes approved by the voters.

In other cases, state and local governments have more discretion over how to use bond proceeds or tax revenue approved by voters. Restricts Use of Bond and Tax Revenue. This measure restricts the use of voter-approved bond proceeds and tax revenue.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2017/170597.pdf

[PDF] General obligation bonds to provide funding for certain hospitals that treat children.

Xavier Becerra 3 December 29, 2017 Fiscal Effects This measure would allow the state to borrow $1.5 billion by selling additional general obligation bonds to investors, who would be repaid with interest using the state’s general tax revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2017/170659.pdf

[PDF] Felony sentencing.

Changing the amount of realignment revenue provided to counties likely would require changing the tax rates. In 2018-19, counties are expected to receive a total of over $1.4 billion to pay for the three realigned felon populations described above.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2018/180416.pdf