The 2020-21 Budget: Taxation of E-Cigarettes

Feb 24, 2020 - Potential state and federal policy changes —such as a state flavor ban or further FDA restrictions on e ‑ cigarettes —could have large effects on e ‑cigarette sales in California. Consumer Response to Tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4171

Proposition 15 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2020 - Summary of Legislative Analyst ’s Estimate of Net State and Local Government Fiscal Impact Increased property taxes on commercial properties worth more than $3  million providing $6.5  billion to $11.5  billion in new funding to local governments and schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=15&year=2020

The 2020-21 Budget: Transportation

Feb 10, 2020 - Based on our conversations with Caltrans, the department lacks sufficient information to identify the causes contributing to increased litter on state highways. Having such information could assist the state in finding effective strategies to prevent litter in the long run.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4149

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of Labor and Employment Programs

Jan 22, 2020 - The state ’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency oversees these entities and works to set policy and coordinate programs. Labor and Employment Program Budget. As shown in Figure  1, the Governor ’s budget proposes a total of $1  billion in state funding for labor and employment programs, including $148  million from the General Fund and $887  million from various state special funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4139

State Corrections: Response to COVID-19 [Publication Details]

May 8, 2020 - State Corrections: Response to COVID-19 [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4229

The 2020-21 Budget: Expanding the Minimum Franchise Tax Exemption

Mar 23, 2020 - Conclusion Two decades ago, the Legislature adopted an exemption from the state ’s minimum franchise tax for corporations in their first year of business with the stated intent to provide financial assistance to small businesses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4207

Building Permits Update: November 2020 [EconTax Blog]

Jan 12, 2021 - Single family activity has rebounded strongly since the pandemic-driven spring slump, as prices have been rising in most of the state ’s metropolitan areas. Multifamily permit activity remained sluggish in November, although the total of 3,319 was only modestly below both the 2019 figure and the recent November average in contrast to the previous three months.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/606

Overview of Employment Development Department Response to COVID-19 [Publication Details]

Aug 24, 2020 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration Hon. Jim Cooper, Chair
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4265

SB 1 Has Doubled Major Source of State Funding for Local Streets and Roads [Publication Details]

Jan 24, 2020 - SB 1 Has Doubled Major Source of State Funding for Local Streets and Roads [Publication Details] SB 1 Has Doubled Major Source of State Funding for Local Streets and Roads Format: Description: SB 1 has increased state funding for local streets and roads by $1.3 billion—a doubling of the previous level of shared revenues—with additional revenue increases projected in current and future years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4142

Proposed statutory initiative related to the state's initiative, referendum, and recall processes. [Ballot]

Oct 8, 2019 - In any event, the one-time state and local costs to develop this new system likely would total in the millions of dollars or more. Ongoing Costs or Savings. Over time, after the development of the online petition system, the state and local government net costs or savings from this measure would depend on the system that the Secretary of State develops under this measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-009