Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program

Jan 28, 2026 - As noted earlier, the state provided $222.4  million in 2021 ‑22, with multiple years of expenditure authority, to support counties with initial implementation of prevention services under the FFPS program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5106

Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - The measure could also affect state and local tax revenues by influencing ho w companies that offer covered AI systems operate in California. For example, some companies may change their product design, limit certain features for children, or increase spending on compliance to meet the measure ’s requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036

Temporary tax increases. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Temporary tax increases. [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed initiative related to temporary tax increases (A.G. File No. 25-0037, Amendment #1). Background Initiatives Can Raise Taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-037

The applicability of tax increases to the state’s constitutional requirements. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Most State Revenues Are Taxes. Taxes are a type of revenue that can be used to support any public purpose. Nearly all of the General Fund ’s revenues are taxes. Some funds, like special funds, are also funded with taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-038

Residency rules for state personal income tax purposes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Taxpayers who become nonresidents under the new rule would pay less stat e taxes as a result. This would result in decreased state income tax revenues of an unknown amount. Increased State Income Tax Revenues From New Tax on High-Income Nonresidents.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-039

Special taxes. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Special taxes. [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed initiative regarding special taxes (A.G. File No. 25-0040, Amendment #1).     Background Special Tax. Taxes are a type of revenue that can be used to support any public purpose.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-040

Prohibit new taxes on financial assets and other personal property. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - For example, the state taxes owners of cars and trucks. Similarly, local governments tax owner s of boats and business equipment. Financial Assets Are Not Taxed. Many types of personal property are not taxed.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-041

California’s Strong Revenue Trends Mask Looming Budget Risk

Jan 23, 2026 - As we described in our November Fiscal Outlook , the recent stronger-than-expected revenue trends are almost entirely explained by the personal income tax (PIT), which has seen double digit growth this year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5104

Property tax rules for inherited property. [Ballot]

Jan 21, 2026 - Property taxes are a major revenue source for local governments, raisin g about $100  billion annually statewide. How Is a Property Tax Bill Calculated? Each annual property tax bill is equal to the taxable value of the property multiplied by the property tax rate.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-035

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

Jan 20, 2026 - Organizations may seek nonprofit charitable status under federal and state law to access various benefits —most notably exemptions from certain taxes, such as income tax. For example, federal law generally allows organizations that are set up and operate exclusively for specified purposes —such as religious, charitable, scientific, or educational purposes —to be eligible for this status.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-032