The 2026-27 Budget: CDTFA’s Cannabis and Tobacco Programs

Feb 23, 2026 - In 2026 ‑27, $2.8  million of these appropriations would come from the Compliance Fund to pay for costs in the Tobacco Licensing Program, while $0.5  million would come from the Cannabis Tax Fund to pay for costs in the Cannabis Tax Program. $0.2  million of these costs would shift from the Compliance Fund to the Cannabis Tax Fund starting in 2027 ‑28.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5132

The 2026-27 Budget: State Mandate—Disclosure Requirements and Deferral of Property Taxation

Feb 19, 2026 - …But Reimburse County for Previously Incurred Costs. We recommend the state reimburse Los Angeles County for costs already incurred. This is because the county has already performed the state-required activities and, even given the current budget climate, the cost to the state (a total of about $30,000 one time) is minimal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5130

The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - If the Legislature is concerned about the potential for a short-term spike in the program ’s fiscal costs, especially in light of the state ’s structural budget issues, some modifications could be considered.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162