The 2017-18 Budget: Cap-and-Trade [Publication Details]

Feb 13, 2017 - We also recommend the Legislature approve cap-and-trade (or carbon tax) with a two-thirds vote because it would provide greater legal certainty and ensure ARB has the ability to design an effective program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3553

Improving State’s Approach to Park User Fees

Jan 12, 2017 - Other funding sources for state park operations include revenue from fuel taxes, federal highway dollars for trails, the cigarette surtax, and various special funds designated for natural resource habitat protection.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3527

Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions

Dec 1, 2016 - With a few exceptions, well stimulation treatments were limited to Kern, Kings, and Ventura counties in relatively well-established oil fields. Initial Independent Study Completed. Senate Bill 4 requires the California Natural Resources Agency to contract for an independent scientific study on well stimulation treatments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3513

Administration’s Cap-and-Trade Report Provides New Information, Raises Issues For Consideration

Apr 15, 2016 - Such an approach would give the Legislature greater flexibility to use the revenue to (1) prov ide rebates or tax reductions that offset the costs that would be incurred by households or businesses and/or (2) fund projects that promote the Legislature ’s highest priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3445

The 2016-17 Budget: California Public Utilities Commission

Feb 25, 2016 - In addition, the state provides (1) a per enrollee monthly payment to cover carriers ’ administrative costs, (2) a one-time connection subsidy for new enrollees or enrollees that switch plans, and (3) a subsidy to cover other telephone taxes and surcharges for LifeLine enrollees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3373

The 2016-17 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 16, 2016 - Redirect Fuel Taxes From OHV Trust Fund to SPRF. Due to the structural shortfall in SPRF and the depletion of the SPRF fund balance, the administration requests a one –time redirection of $31  million in fuel tax revenues to SPRF.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3354

The 2016-17 Budget: The State's Drought Response

Feb 5, 2016 - For example, as of December  2015, a total of 1,130 households in Tulare County had reported running out of water, and of those, 700  reported obtaining an interim or permanent solution. The impacts of these water shortages have compounded other challenges in some affected communities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3343

Cap-and-Trade Revenues: Strategies to Promote Legislative Priorities

Jan 21, 2016 - Opportunities to Reduce Taxes. Auction revenue can be used to provide economic benefits. For example, revenue could be used to reduce broad –based taxes (such as income or sales taxes), which could help reduce negative impact on economic activity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3328

Overview of Water Management Issues in the Los Angeles County Region [Publication Details]

Nov 16, 2015 - Overview of Water Management Issues in the Los Angeles County Region [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/3307

The 2013-14 Budget: Analysis of Governor’s Proposition 39 Proposal [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2013 - The 2013-14 Budget: Analysis of Governor’s Proposition 39 Proposal [Publication Details] The 2013-14 Budget: Analysis of Governor’s Proposition 39 Proposal Format: HTML Description: The Governor’s 2013‑14 budget includes a plan to implement the provisions of Proposition 39, which increases state corporate tax (CT) revenues and requires that half of these revenues for a five-year period be used for energy efficiency and alternative energy projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2691