The 2011 Realignment of Adult Felony Populations: Results and Key Takeaways

Jun 30, 2026 - State Revenues Realigned to Counties Portion of State Sales Tax Revenue Shifted to Counties to Pay for Three Felony Populations. As a part of the 2011 realignment legislation, the state shifted a portion of sales tax revenue to counties to pay for their increased costs associated with managing the three felony populations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5191