Nationhood status and possible secession from the U.S. [Ballot]

Aug 28, 2015 - Quadrennial "Nationhood Referenda. " A statute proposed by this measure would place before California 's voters every four years a "nationhood referendum, " asking whether California "should acquire the exclusive power to make its laws, levy its taxes and establish its own relations abroad —in other words, sovereignty —and at the same time to maintain with United States an
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-037

Taking Stock of California’s Recession Readiness

Feb 12, 2020 - Not least are signs of slowing economic growth and risk from draft federal regulations regarding the types of fees and taxes the state can levy on healthcare providers. Therefore, in addition to reserves, the Legislature may want to consider the role of planned operating surpluses as a preemptive fiscal defense against a recession.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4156

Handout, Overview of Proposition 218, "The Right to Vote on Taxes Initiative" [Publication Details]

Sep 24, 1996 - Handout, Overview of Proposition 218, "The Right to Vote on Taxes Initiative" [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/1341

^[PDF] The 2016-17 Budget: Analysis of the Proposition 98 May Revision Budget Package

LAO Property Tax Estimates Somewhat Higher Than Administration’s Estimates. Our estimates of local property tax revenue are $353 million higher than the administration’s estimates across 2015-16 and 2016-17.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2016/3458/prop98-may-051616.pdf

LAO Publications

Format: The 2011-12 Budget: Achieving General Fund Relief From Transportation Funds January 25, 2011 - Recently, the Legislature enacted a package of changes known as the “fuel tax swap” to achieve General Fund relief.
https://lao.ca.gov/publications?page=78&year=0&publicationType=0

LAO Publications

A major solution component continues to be a $2.6 billion local property tax shift. We conclude that, as currently structured, this property tax shift proposal is unworkable. It significantly reduces local (especiall y county) resources without a corresponding change in local responsibilities or a practical way to find replacement revenue in 1993-94.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications?page=2&year=0&publicationType=12

LAO Publications

Format: The 2011-12 Budget: Achieving General Fund Relief From Transportation Funds January 25, 2011 - Recently, the Legislature enacted a package of changes known as the “fuel tax swap” to achieve General Fund relief.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications?page=78&year=0&publicationType=0

^[PDF] Federal Stimulus Package Opportunities for California Higher Education

Increased tax credits will reimburse students for more college expenses. The American Opportunity tax credit replaces the Hope tax credit. The new program reimburses eligible students for up to $2,500 in fee payments and textbook costs per year.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2009/Federal_Stimulus_Package_Opportunities_for_Ca_Higher_Ed_032509.pdf

LAO 2003-04 Budget Analysis: General Government, Employment Development Department (7100)

In addition, the department collects taxes and pays benefits under the UI and DI programs. The department collects from employers (1)  their UI contributions, (2)  the Employment Training Tax, and (3)  employee contributions for DI.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2003/general_govt/gen_23_7100_anl03.htm

2001 Initiative Analysis: Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods

To the extent these costs are incurred by retail and other food businesses, they will reduce their taxable business profits and thus state income tax revenues. Likewise, to the ext ent that these various costs are borne by consumers through higher product prices, this may reduce sales volumes and business profits, and thus income tax revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2001/010846_INT.htm