California State University Capital Outlay Projects [EdBudget]

Jul 18, 2019 - California State University Capital Outlay Projects [EdBudget]     Notes: In all but one case, CSU finances projects using university bonds and pays associated debt service using its main state General Fund appropriation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/302

The 2020-21 Budget: The Governor’s Cannabis‑Related Proposals

Feb 14, 2020 - As we described earlier, the state ’s current approach to cannabis taxes splits the responsibilities for collecting the original tax payment and remitting the tax to the state between multiple businesses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4162

Governor’s May Revision Update: Health Insurance Affordability Proposals

May 15, 2019 - At the end of the year, the state subsidies would be reconciled through the state income tax system. The proposed state subsidies would be available beginning in 2020, but Figure  1 shows hypothetical income amounts for a household of two in 2019 because 2020 FPL amounts have not yet been determined.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4047

Improving California’s Response to the Environmental and Safety Hazards Caused by Abandoned Mines [Publication Details]

Aug 4, 2020 - First, in the background section, we describe (1) historical mining practices, (2) the risks AMLs pose to the environment and the physical safety hazards they cause, (3) the coordination across the many state and federal agencies to address AML issues, and (4) laws and programs governing the remediation of AMLs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4258

How High? Adjusting California’s Cannabis Taxes

Dec 17, 2019 - If this experience is a guide, the Legislature might want to think carefully about the timing of any changes to the state ’s cannabis tax structure and rates. On one hand, the sooner the Legislature changes the state ’s cannabis taxes, the sooner the state will realize any benefits associated with those changes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4125

The use of fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and fumigants. [Ballot]

Nov 26, 2019 - As required by Section 9005, we are informing you that it is our opinion that the measure would result in a substantial net change in state and local finances. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656 | information [at] lao.ca.gov
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-020

The 2019-20 May Revision: Analysis of the Governor’s January and May Mental Health Workforce Proposals

May 16, 2019 - Historically, what otherwise would have been local MHSA funding for counties was redirected to fund state mental health WET programs. Under the Governor ’s proposal, however, only funding designated for state purposes (General Fund and the portion of MHSA funding dedicated to state activities and programs) would support state mental health workforce programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4049

The 2020-21 May Revision: Revenue Proposals in the 2020-21 May Revision

May 20, 2020 - This rationale is no longer valid as the state no longer has an estate tax. If the state were to eliminate the provision prospectively for inheritances of people who die after July 1, 2020, we estimate increased PIT revenue of about $120  million in 2020 ‑21, $450  million in 2021 ‑22, and $615  million in 2022 ‑23, with further increases in later years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4238

The 2020-21 Budget: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)

Mar 20, 2020 - (CDTFA ’s field operations include audit and compliance activities based in field offices around the state.) We commend the administration for identifying resources that CDTFA does not need and proposing budget reductions accordingly.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4205

The 2020-21 May Revision: CalWORKs Caseload-Driven Costs in the 2020-21 May Revision

Jun 2, 2020 - As noted above, UI benefits contribute to the long lags between initial jobless claims and increased CalWORKs caseload that the state experienced in previous recessions. Recent state and federal actions have expanded UI benefits in two important ways.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4249