Building Permits Update: July 2018 [EconTax Blog]

Aug 31, 2018 - Building Permits Update: July 2018 [EconTax Blog] Building Permits Update: July 2018 August 31, 2018 Justin Garosi As of July, about 73,500 building permits have been issued throughout the state in 2018.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/303

A proposed statutory initiative related to felony sentencing (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Oct 2, 2015 - Offenders convicted of felonies can be sentenced as follows: State Prison. Felony offenders who have current or prior convictions for serious, violent, or sex crimes can be sentenced to state prison.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-048

The 2017-18 Budget: The Governor's May Revision Cannabis-Related Proposals

May 16, 2017 - Figure 1 Summary of Cannabis-Related Funding and Positions in 2017-18 (Dollars in Millions) State Water Resources Control Board 6.7 State Water Resources Control Board 35.0 201.0 526.8 Governor Also Proposed Budget Trailer Legislation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3672

Child custody. Amendment #1. [Ballot]

Jun 2, 2016 - In view of the above, the ongoing net fiscal impact of this measure on state courts is uncertain. Summary of Fiscal Effects. This measure would have the following major fiscal effect: Unknown ongoing net fiscal impact on state courts that would depend significantly on (1) how the measure is interpreted and implemented by the courts and (2) how individuals respond to the ability to demand a jury trial in child custody cases.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2016-003

The 2016-17 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision [Publication Details]

May 15, 2016 - Since January, the state has made budgetary commitments that represent substantial new ongoing costs for the state. These include: (1) an increase in the statewide minimum wage, (2) augmentations for health and human service programs, and (3) increased costs associated with new collective bargaining agreements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3460

California State University Funding by Source [EdBudget]

Feb 9, 2018 - California State University Funding by Source [EdBudget] 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/Education/EdBudget/Details/98

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 10 (Scientists)

Sep 9, 2015 - Under the proposed agreement, the director would be able to designate nine additional employees as state titled scientists. The administration estimates this would increase annual state costs by as much as $48,500 ($17,600 General Fund) beginning in 2016-17.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3297

Proposed high deductible health plan reasonable, but may not reduce #cabudget costs.

Mar 25, 2015 - The two most common state contributions are: Formula-Driven State Contributions. In most cases, the state pays a specified percentage of the average premium. This allows the state ’s contribution to change as health premiums change.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/836

Upcoming Changes in Medi-Cal Create Fiscal and Policy Uncertainty

Oct 9, 2015 - Beginning in 2017, the state will pay 5  percent of these costs, phasing up to 10  percent in 2020 and thereafter. The administration has estimated that this could result in additional state General Fund costs of roughly $1  billion annually by 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3300

Gauging Risk in Capital Gains Revenue Estimates [EconTax Blog]

Feb 12, 2019 - Gauging Risk in Capital Gains Revenue Estimates [EconTax Blog] Gauging Risk in Capital Gains Revenue Estimates February 12, 2019 Justin Garosi Revenue from taxation of capital gains is a major component of state personal income tax collections, making up 16 percent of total projected personal income tax revenues for 2018-19.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/346