The 2017-18 Budget: California Department of Food and Agriculture

Feb 28, 2017 - Many of the department ’s activities are conducted in partnership with county agricultural commissioners and county sealers of weights and measures. The Governor ’s budget proposes $387  million from various funds for support of CDFA in 2017-18.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3591

The 2017-18 Budget: The Governor's Cannabis Proposals

Feb 14, 2017 - For example, if licensing entities are significantly delayed in issuing new licenses, there may be limited tax collections and reduced need for BOE tax administration staff in the budget year. Federal Enforcement of Cannabis Laws Uncertain.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3556

The 2017-18 Budget: The Governor's Cannabis Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 14, 2017 - Additionally, the Legislature will need to determine the staff and other resources to provide to the various agencies charged with regulating and taxing the cannabis industry. We recommend the Legislature (1) work with the administration to enact legislation to align the regulation of medical and nonmedical cannabis to the maximum extent possible, (2) make its decisions on the
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3556

The 2017-18 Budget: Military Department

Feb 10, 2017 - In view of the above concerns with the existing leased facilities, the Legislature provided $1  million in 2006-07 for CMD to acquire a purchase option for 30 acres of land at Mather Field in Sacramento County.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3555

Improving California's Regulatory Analysis

Feb 3, 2017 - For example, the Governor ’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO ‑Biz) estimated the economic effects of a regulation to implement the California Competes Tax Credit, which was established by the Legislature and provides up to $200  million in annual tax credits for businesses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3542

Los Angeles' Bid for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics

Nov 10, 2016 - To offset Games –related operating costs, the city approved a 6  percent Olympic ticket tax (generating $8.7  million) and a 0.5  percent hotel tax surcharge (generating $9  million), which went into effect in 1978.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3506

Considering Changes to Streamline Local Housing Approvals

May 17, 2016 - In California, many cities and counties find that housing developments lead to more local costs than offsetting tax revenues. This is because these properties do not produce sales or hotel tax revenues directly and the state ’s cities and counties typically receive only a small portion of the revenue collected from the property tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3470

State and County Roles in Administering Elections in California [Publication Details]

Apr 15, 2016 - State and County Roles in Administering Elections in California [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/3444

The 2016-17 Budget: The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services

Mar 1, 2016 - Launched in 2013, Cal EOC is an online emergency management system that is available for use by California counties, state agencies, and business partners. The system is interoperable with the emergency management systems operated by 21  counties that have their own systems.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/report/3376

Perspectives on Helping Low-Income Californians Afford Housing

Feb 9, 2016 - By far the largest of these programs is the federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), which provides tax credits to affordable housing developers to cover a portion of their building costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3345