Taxation of Sugary Drinks

Nov 26, 2018 - If, for example, consumers respond by consuming more candy or beer, the net health benefits of the tax could be minimal. If, on the other hand, consumers respond to the tax by eating more vegetables, the tax could lead to larger health improvements than those resulting from the drop in sugary drink consumption alone.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3903

California State Tax Expenditures Total Around $55 Billion [EconTax Blog]

Feb 18, 2015 - Valued at over $5.5 billion per year, the state 's exemption of  most sales of food, candy, gum, confectioneries, snack foods, and bottled water from  sales taxes is the largest single tax expenditure.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/60

Information Technology Modernization (ITM) Project

Apr 2, 2013 - The 25 personnel currently serving the project are limited-term positions and set to expire on June 30, 2 013. Personnel positions will not be allocated towards the project in the 2013-14 fiscal year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/743

Addressing the State's Fiscal Problem; 12-19-2001

These included a five-year imposition of 10 percent and 11  percent marginal personal income tax brackets for high-income taxpayers, a one and one-quarter cent sales tax increase, an increase in vehicle license fees (VLF), and an expansion of the sales tax base to include snack foods, candy, bottled water, and newspapers.
https://lao.ca.gov/2001/budget_options/1201_budget_options.html

California's Tax System: A Primer, Chapter 3

Largest SUT Tax Expenditure Programs 1998-99(In Millions) Gas, electricity, water, steam, and heat $2,482 Candy, gum, and confectionery products 165 74 SUT Rates Vary by County The SUT rates in California differ by county, and range from 7 percent to 8.25 percent, depending on whether a county chooses to levy optional taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/2001/tax_primer/0101_taxprimer_chapter3.html

LAO 2006 Budget Analysis: Public Health

This includes (1) $3.5 million from the General Fund for the Prostate Cancer Tre atment Program reestablished by Chapter 442, Statutes of 2005 (SB 650, Ortiz), (2) $495,000 from the General Fund and four positions to address concerns about the chemical composit ion and safety of cosmetics sold in the state, as required by Chapter 729, Statutes of 2005 (SB 484, Migden), (3) $1 million from the
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2006/health_ss/hss_09_anl06.html

^[PDF] Financing Considerations for Potential State Healthcare Policy Changes

For example, a minor change would be amending the State Constitution to apply the SUT to candy, snack foods, and bottled water. Alternatively, a major change would be applying the SUT to services, such as health care and education services.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/health/2018/Financing-Considerations-020218.pdf

^[PDF] Governor's Proposals on Teacher Recruitment and Retention SB 1505 (Alarcon)

For the 2000-01 fiscal year the bill authorizes award of 250 fellowships—of $20,000 each—for meritorious candi- dates in "fifth-year" teacher preparation programs. Beginning in 2001-02, a total of 1,000 fellowships could be awarded annually. n Related Budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/pre_1999/ho_32900_sb1505_recruit.pdf

^[PDF] 2009 Boards and Commissions Partially Updated

Wildlife Conservation Board 3 Yes Members receive no compensation or reimbursement for expenses Board of Directors for CalExpo No Building Standards Coordinating Council No California Debt Limit Allocation Committee 6 No California Educational Facilities Authority No California Healthcare Quality Improvement and Cost Containment Commission No California Rehabilitation Oversight Board No
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/state_admin/2011/Boards_and_Commissions_060711.pdf

^[PDF] Tax Expenditures

Rough estimates. c Estimate from Department of Finance 2011-12 tax expenditure report. 5L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E February 22, 2012 LAO 70 YEARS OF SERVICE Largest Tax Expenditure Programs— Sales and Use Tax Estimated 2011-12 (In Millions) Type of Exemption or Exclusion State General Fund Revenue Reduction Food Products $3,814 Gas, Electricity, Water, and Steam 2,391
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/state_admin/2012/Tax_Expenditures_2_22_12.pdf