App-based rideshare and delivery drivers. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2019 - In addition, the measure likely would increase the number of people who earn income from driving. This is because companies would hire more drivers if drivers work as independent contractors. Some of these people likely would earn no income or less income if they did not have the option to work as app-based drivers.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-026

^[PDF] App-based rideshare and delivery drivers.

In addition, the measure likely would increase the number of people who earn income from driving. This is because companies would hire more drivers if drivers work as independent contractors. Some of these people likely would earn no income or less income if they did not have the option to work as app-based drivers.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2019/190638.pdf

Proposition 22 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Because people would take more rides and place more orders, drivers as a group would earn more income. This means state income taxes paid by drivers would increase. Californians who own rideshare and delivery company stock also may earn more when they sell the stock.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=22&year=2020

^[PDF] Ballot Analysis

Because people would take more rides and place more orders, drivers as a group would earn more income. This means state income taxes paid by drivers would increase. Californians who own rideshare and delivery company stock also may earn more when they sell the stock.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2020/Prop22-110320.pdf

^[PDF] 1998 Cal Facts: California's Fiscal Structure

The top rate applies to married couples? income in excess of $67,346. Sales and Use 6% b Applies to final purchase price of tangible items, with exemptions for food and cer- tain other items. Bank and Corporation General Corporations Financial Corporations 8.84% c (6.65% AMT) 10.84% (6.65% AMT plus adjustment factor) Applies to net income earned by corporations doing busi- ness in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/1998/1998_calfacts/1998_calfacts_fiscal_structure.pdf

^[PDF] 2000 Cal Facts: STATE–LOCAL FINANCES

The top rate applies to married couples' income in excess of $71,584. Sales and Use 5.75% b Applies to final purchase price of tangible items, with exemptions for food and cer- tain other items. Bank and Corporation General Corporations Financial Corporations 8.84% c (6.65% AMT) 10.84% (6.65% AMT plus adjustment factor) Applies to net income earned by corporations doing busi- ness in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/2000/calfacts/2000_calfacts_state-local.pdf

^[PDF] Proposition 27: Allows Online and Mobile Sports Wagering Outside Tribal Lands. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

Proposal L E G I S L AT I V E A N A LY S T ’ S O F F I C E 5 (Continued) Exempts Revenues From State Spending Limit and Minimum Education Spending Levels „ Changes the California Constitution to exempt sports betting revenues from certain rules that impact the state budget, including a state spending limit (commonly referred to as the state appropriations limit)
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2022/Prop-27-081022.pdf

^[PDF] Proposition 26: Allows In-Person Roulette, Dice Games, Sports Wagering on Tribal Lands. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

For example, cardrooms may earn less revenue if they are negatively impacted by the new civil enforcement method. This could reduce the taxes and fees they pay to the cities where they are located. „ The effects on most local governments would likely not be large.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2022/Proposition-26-081022.pdf

How Have Past Stock Market Downturns Affected Income Tax Revenue? [EconTax Blog]

Mar 9, 2026 - March 9, 2026 Chas Alamo State Budget Is Heavily Reliant on Stock Market Earnings. California 's progressive income tax system is heavily reliant on stock market earnings because the state has concentrated its tax collections among high-income earners whose incomes are most tied to the stock market through capital gains, equity compensation, and investment returns.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/852

How Have Past Stock Market Downturns Affected Income Tax Revenue? [EconTax Blog]

Mar 9, 2026 - March 9, 2026 Chas Alamo State Budget Is Heavily Reliant on Stock Market Earnings. California 's progressive income tax system is heavily reliant on stock market earnings because the state has concentrated its tax collections among high-income earners whose incomes are most tied to the stock market through capital gains, equity compensation, and investment returns.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/852