The 2022-23 Budget: California Department of Technology

Feb 22, 2022 - Figure 3 Sample Comparison of State Data Center and Private Vendor Rates Service a Storage (per GB, per month) $0.26 b Windows Virtual Private Server (per month) c 514.24 Linux Virtual Private Server (per month) c 540.40 181.44 a Features, levels of service, and other service options not available for comparison. b Lowest end of the range, but can be as high as
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4552

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Feb 24, 2023 - An Accountant Trainee to address increased workload from manager and server online registrations and new online payment options. Twelve information technology (IT) and information security personnel in 2023-24 (increasing to 15 beginning in 2024-25).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4705

Firearms and Ammunition Revenue Update (2025 Q4) [EconTax Blog]

Feb 18, 2026 - For firearm and ammunition excise tax returns filed for the fourth quarter of 2025, the total amount of tax due is $16 million . So far, most of the changes in quarterly revenues appear to be seasonal, without much year-over-year growth.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/849

Firearms and Ammunition Revenue Update (2025 Q4) [EconTax Blog]

Feb 18, 2026 - For firearm and ammunition excise tax returns filed for the fourth quarter of 2025, the total amount of tax due is $16 million . So far, most of the changes in quarterly revenues appear to be seasonal, without much year-over-year growth.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/849

Oversight of certain nonprofit charities and related entities. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - Similarly, court workload would increase if members of the public file cases seeking monetary penalties. The total increase would depend on how people respond to this measure. This includes the specific activities the new board chooses to engage in, what activities cove red entities choose to engage in (such as how often they make large asset transfers), and how often members of the public file cases in court.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-032

Relating to attorney fees and medical damages in motor vehicle accident cases. [Ballot]

Nov 24, 2025 - If an agreement to settle the case is not reached between the people involved in an accident and/or their insurance companies, a dispute can be filed in the state trial court. Motor vehicle accident cases filed with the state trial courts can be resolved before the case goes to trial (such as if a settlement is reached) or after trial before a judge or jur y.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-022

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update (2025 Q4) [EconTax Blog]

Feb 26, 2026 - Preliminary revenues tend to differ modestly from actual revenues for various reasons, such as delays in filing or payment. Current LAO Estimate for 2025-26: $648 Million. We currently project cannabis tax revenues of $648 million in 2025-26.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/851

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update (2025 Q4) [EconTax Blog]

Feb 26, 2026 - Preliminary revenues tend to differ modestly from actual revenues for various reasons, such as delays in filing or payment. Current LAO Estimate for 2025-26: $648 Million. We currently project cannabis tax revenues of $648 million in 2025-26.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/851

Contracting with attorneys. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - For example, it limits contingency fee agreements in medical malpractice cases to 25  percent of the amount the client receives if the case is settled before it is filed in court and 33  percent if it is resolved after it is filed.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-027

New tax on the wealth of billionaires. [Ballot]

Dec 11, 2025 - File No. 25-0024, Amendment #1). Background California Is Home to Many Billionaires. Several of the wealthiest people in the world live in California. Wealth is the value of all the things a person has come to own over their lifetime.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-024