Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog]

Aug 19, 2020 - In the third quarter of 2019-20 (January through March), retail excise tax revenue increased by 25 percent and cultivation tax revenue increased by 11 percent. Why Such Strong Growth in the Prior Quarter?
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/524

Limiting government powers during a public health emergency. [Ballot]

Nov 4, 2020 - Spending funds to purchase personal protective equipment, such as masks, gloves, and gowns to be distributed to hospitals, schools and others. Prioritizing the distribution of a vaccination to high-risk populations.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2020-004

Taking Stock of California’s Recession Readiness

Feb 12, 2020 - However, to the extent the Legislature instead preferred not to reduce funding levels —particularly for schools —in response to a revenue decline, larger reserves (or entering operating surpluses) are needed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4156

Weekly Unemployment Claims Update: June 14-June 20 [EconTax Blog]

Jun 25, 2020 - Weekly Unemployment Claims Update: June 14-June 20 [EconTax Blog] Weekly Unemployment Claims Update: June 14-June 20 June 25, 2020 Chas Alamo As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, California has experienced an unprecedented rise in unemployment since the beginning of March.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/487

Online sports wagering. [Ballot]

Oct 20, 2021 - Most notably, the measure requires tribes and technology businesses to pay a one-time initial license fee of $10  million and a license renewal fee of $1  million every five years. Gaming companies would be required to pay a one-time initial license fee of $100  million and a license renewal fee of $10  million every five years.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-017

Changes in California State Library General Fund Spending [EdBudget]

Sep 13, 2023 - Specifically, consists of carryover from local library infrastructure grants ($439 million), internet upgrades ($35 million), English as a Second Language Services ($14 million), the TUMO Center for Creative Technologies ($9 million), the California Civil Liberties Public Education Act ($5 million), and outreach grants to ethnic media programs ($4 million). d Represents third year of four-year funding plan initiated as part of the 2021-22 budget agreement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/755

The 2021-22 Budget: California Department of Technology

Feb 8, 2021 - …But Significantly Increase General Fund Expenditures Year Over Year. However, if the Legislature approves these proposals, General Fund expenditures for CDT will increase $32.7  million year over year from $6.8  million in 2020 ‑21 to $39.5  million in 2021 ‑22.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4356

Gender-affirming medical procedures for individuals under the age of 18 years. [Ballot]

Oct 17, 2023 - Gender-affirming medical procedures for individuals under the age of 18 years. [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed measure (A.G.  File  No. 23-0020, Amendment #1) related to certain gender-affirming medical procedures for individuals under the age of 18 years.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-020

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: State Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank

Oct 5, 2020 - The budget package includes $25  million for IBank to increase the amount of capital available to CDFIs. This money will enable these lenders to make additional loans to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 recession in underbanked communities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4271

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor's Wildfire-Related Proposals

Feb 21, 2020 - Fire Engine Prepositioni ng. $25  million annually to pre ‑position mutual aid fire engines and other related equipment in order to decrease local response times to potentially destructive wildfires and other disasters.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4172