The 2025-26 Budget: CDTFA’s Tobacco Programs

Feb 14, 2025 - Under the Governor ’s proposal, CDTFA should have adequate budgetary authority to take on the new statutory responsibilities without detracting from its existing responsibilities. In practice, however, budgetary authority might not be the most binding resource constraint.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4966

The 2025-26 Budget: Update on Implementation of New Firearm and Ammunition Tax

Feb 19, 2025 - Chapter  231 authorized a $2.4  million General Fund loan to CDTFA, which was supposed to be prioritized for repayment with the new excise tax revenues. It also required CDTFA ’s administrative costs be addressed first prior to any other allocations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4970