Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Change in Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission’s Role

Jul 13, 2023 - Background Current Responsibilities of the Commission Focus on Independent Oversight The MHSA Provides Funding Mostly to Counties. Approved by voters in 2004, the MHSA places a 1  percent tax on personal income over $1  million and dedicates the associated revenues to mental health services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4781

The 2024-25 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2024 - The state meets this requirement through a combination of General Fund spending and local property tax revenue. When General Fund revenue declines, the minimum requirement usually declines in tandem.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4902

^[PDF] A Look at Voter-Approval Requirements for Local Taxes

Cities, counties, special districts, and school and community college districts Sales Tax A levy on the retail sale of tangible goods. Cities, counties, and some special districts Hotel Tax A levy on the occupancy of hotels, motels, or other short-term lodging.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2014/finance/local-taxes/voter-approval-032014.pdf

U.S. Retail Sales Update: January 2024 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 15, 2024 - U.S. retail sales have dropped 0.5 percent over the last 3 months and grown 0.6 percent over the last 12 months.  The 12-month growth rate was well below the rate of inflation.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/796

U.S. Retail Sales Update: January 2024 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 15, 2024 - U.S. retail sales have dropped 0.5 percent over the last 3 months and grown 0.6 percent over the last 12 months.  The 12-month growth rate was well below the rate of inflation.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/796

The 2024-25 Budget: Overview of the Federal Fiscal Responsibility Act's Impacts on CalWORKs

Mar 5, 2024 - County representatives also expressed interest in state pilot participation, indicating it could serve as an opportunity for county welfare departments to focus on performance metrics that better correspond with their local program goals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4877

Mental Health Services Act: Impact of Governor's Proposal on Funding for Children and Youth

Aug 10, 2023 - Approved by voters in 2004, the MHSA places a 1  percent tax on personal income over $1  million and dedicates the associated revenues to mental health services. The vast majority ­ of MHSA revenues —at least 95   percent —goes directly to counties, ­ ­ ­ ­which use it to support a variety of services for individuals with or at risk of mental illness.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4786

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update: February 2024 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 27, 2024 - Proposition 64 created two excise taxes on cannabis: a retail excise tax and a cultivation tax. Chapter 56, Statutes of 2022 (AB 195, Committee on Budget) eliminated the cultivation tax on July 1, 2022.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/799

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update: February 2024 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 27, 2024 - Proposition 64 created two excise taxes on cannabis: a retail excise tax and a cultivation tax. Chapter 56, Statutes of 2022 (AB 195, Committee on Budget) eliminated the cultivation tax on July 1, 2022.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/799

^[PDF] MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 9

. ; Meal and Lodging Expenses. State employees may be reimbursed for specified costs related to travel and other business expenses. The proposed agreement would increase the maximum reimbursement rates available to Unit 9 employees for costs related to meals and lodging while traveling on state business.
https://lao.ca.gov/MOU/2013/MOU-BU-9-090413.pdf