Frequently Asked Questions About Bond Financing

These are paid off from the state’s General Fund, which is largely supported by tax revenues. These bonds take two forms: The majority are general obligation (GO) bonds. These must be approved by the voters and their repayment is guaranteed by the state’s general taxing power.
https://lao.ca.gov/2007/bond_financing/bond_financing_020507.aspx

^[PDF] 1992-93 Budget Analysis: State and Consumer Services

We recommend that the FrB report at budget hearings as to the administrative cost impacts of eliminating the Renters' Tax Credit program. Gener,al Program Statement Analys,is Page 25 The Franchise Tax Board (FrB) is one of the state's two major tax collection. agencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_1992/03_state_consumer_1992.pdf

^[PDF] The 2022-23 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

Specifically, SAL requirements can only be met with: • Tax Reductions or Tax Refunds. The first way the Legislature can allocate revenues in order to comply with the SAL is to reduce proceeds of taxes, for example, by reducing tax rates, increasing tax credits, or returning funds to taxpayers through tax refunds. • Excluded Spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2022/4598/Initial-Comments-May-Revision-051622.pdf

Reconsidering AB 8: Exploring Alternative Ways to Allocate Property Taxes [Publication Details]

Feb 3, 2000 - Reconsidering AB 8: Exploring Alternative Ways to Allocate Property Taxes [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/657

The LAO’s Economic and Budget Projections [Publication Details]

Nov 19, 1998 - The LAO’s Economic and Budget Projections [Publication Details] Description: In striking contrast to the past two years, when strong revenues provided funds for both tax relief and significant spending increases in education and other program areas, our projections indicate that 1999-00 will be a difficult year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/80

2002 Budget Analysis: P&I, Perspectives on State Expenditures

One example is voter approval of Proposition  10 in 1998, which raised cigarette and tobacco taxes. Another example involves the numerous decisions made by the Governor and Legislature in recent years about how to allocate the state's large revenue increases between (1) tax relief and new spending, and (2) one-time and ongoing purposes.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2002/2002_pandi/pi_part_4a_anl02.html

Water Special Districts: A Look at Governance and Public Participation

Some water special districts receive an allocation of property taxes from the base 1  percent rate in order to fund a portion of their activities—totaling $479  million in 1997 98. As a result of state allocation formulas, those water special districts that received property taxes prior to the passage of Proposition  13 in 1978, generally continue to receive property taxes today.
https://lao.ca.gov/2002/water_districts/Special_Water_Districts.html

^[PDF] Physician Rates in Medi-Cal-050624

Overview of Physician Rates in Medi-Cal L E G I S L AT I V E A N A LY S T ’ S O F F I C E 4 (Continued) Rate Changes Under MCO Tax Package „ Legislature Recently Adopted Plan to Increase Provider Rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/health/2024/Physician-Rates-in-Medi-Cal-050624.pdf

2005 Initiative Analysis: Homeowners and Private Property Protection Act of 2006

The measure specifies that private property may not be taken or damaged without the consent of the property owners for purposes of economic development, increasing tax revenu e, private uses, or maintaining the present use by a different owner.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050968.htm

^[PDF] Homeowners and Private Property Protection Act of 2006

The measure specifies that private property may not be taken or damaged without the consent of the property owners for purposes of economic development, increasing tax revenue, private uses, or maintaining the present use by a different owner.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050968.pdf