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[PDF] Property tax assessment.

Statewide, transfer taxes raise around $1.1 billion for cities and counties. Counties Administer the Property Tax. County assessors determine the taxable value of property, county tax collectors bill property owners, and county auditors distribute the revenue among local governments.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2017/170501.pdf

[PDF] Ending California’s “top two” primary.

In some cases, these changes could increase these state and county costs. For instance, under this measure, counties would print distinct primary ballots for each party. In other cases, the measure would reduce election costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2017/170548.pdf

[PDF] Voting rights for individuals in prison and under parole supervision.

In some counties, the county sheriff picks up the ballots from the county registrar and delivers the ballots to the jail, returning the ballots to the registrar once completed. In other counties, inmates simply receive and return their vote-by-mail ballots via the U.S.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2017/170555.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] Proposes a constitutional amendment related to parental rights.

Various government agencies enforce these laws, including school districts, county health and welfare agencies, state and local law enforcement agencies, and the California Department of Social Services.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2017/170572.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] Transportation-related taxes.

State Transportation Taxes Taxes Require Two-Thirds Vote of Legislature. The State Constitution authorizes the Legislature to pass a tax with a two-thirds vote of each house. The Constitution defines what types of charges are considered taxes for this two-thirds vote requirement.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2017/170584.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] Criminal penalties and DNA collection.

Xavier Becerra 2 December 20, 2017  County Jail and/or Community Supervision. Felony offenders who have no current or prior convictions for serious, violent, or sex offenses are typically sentenced to county jail or supervision in the community by a county probation officer, or both.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2017/170644.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