Overview of Diversity Efforts in the Film Tax Credit Program

May 1, 2025 - This channel would still result in Hollywood becoming more diverse and representative but would do so by concentrating more diverse productions in California rather than increasing diversity in the industry as a whole.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5036

The 2025-26 Budget: Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

Mar 18, 2025 - Since these agreements were finalized in 2022 and 2023, and grant milestones are spread out among the five subsequent years, it is still unknown at this point what fraction will ultimately be claimed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5018

The 2025-26 Budget: Update on Implementation of New Firearm and Ammunition Tax

Feb 19, 2025 - It required that all entities subject to the tax apply to CDTFA for a registration certificate that can be revoked or suspended for failing to pay the excise tax. CDTFA is also required to notify the Department of Justice (DOJ) if registration certificates are revoked, suspe nded, or reinstated.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4970

The 2025-26 Budget: California’s Film Tax Credit

Feb 28, 2025 - Although California has an agglomeration of infrastructure and skilled workers, production facilities are present in most states that offer a production incentive, and talent/equipment can be easily transported.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5000

The 2025-26 Budget: CDTFA’s Tobacco Programs

Feb 14, 2025 - Can the administration provide workload measures that account for some of these limitations? What steps has the administration taken to improve recruitment and retention of tobacco enforcement personnel?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4966