Sales Tax Exemption for Bunker Fuel

Nov 19, 2025 - In the same month, the average prices per metric ton of marine gas oil in the Americas and in the Asia-Pacific region were $837 and $786, respectively. Maritime Fuel Deliveries. To estimate California deliveries of residual fuel oil (a major type of maritime fuel), we combine data from a couple of sources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5094

Oversight of certain public benefit artificial intelligence (AI) companies. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - Oversight of certain public benefit artificial intelligence (AI) companies. [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed initiative related to oversight of certain public benefit artificial intelligence (AI) companies (A.G.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-033

Oversight of certain frontier artificial intelligence (AI) companies. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - Oversight of certain frontier artificial intelligence (AI) companies. [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed initiative related to oversight of certain frontier artificial intelligence (AI) companies (A.G.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-034

Rideshare companies. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - Rideshare companies. [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed statutory initiative (A.G. File No. 25-0029, Amendment #1) related to rideshare companies. Background Rideshare Companies Provide Transportation Services to Passengers.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-029

Rideshare companies. [Ballot]

Dec 17, 2025 - Rideshare companies. [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed statutory initiative (A.G. File No. 25-0028, Amendment #1) related to rideshare companies. Background Rideshare Companies Provide Transportation Services to Passengers.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-028

2025 Update: Tech Company Stock Pay Accounts for One-Quarter of Withholding Growth So Far in 2025-26 [EconTax Blog]

Dec 3, 2025 - California ’s Technology Sector California ’s Tech Companies Have Become the World ’s Most Valuable Companies. The state ’s five largest tech companies —Apple, Google, Nvidia, Broadcom, and Meta —are currently worth $15 trillion.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/843

2025 Update: Tech Company Stock Pay Accounts for One-Quarter of Withholding Growth So Far in 2025-26 [EconTax Blog]

Dec 3, 2025 - California ’s Technology Sector California ’s Tech Companies Have Become the World ’s Most Valuable Companies. The state ’s five largest tech companies —Apple, Google, Nvidia, Broadcom, and Meta —are currently worth $15 trillion.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/843

How Have Past Stock Market Downturns Affected Income Tax Revenue? [EconTax Blog]

Mar 9, 2026 - The Nasdaq composite, which includes the California headquartered companies Nvidia, Google, Facebook, Apple, AMD, and Broadcom, has doubled since 2023. The meteoric rise in the value of these companies has led to sizable gains for their investors and their employees via stock options, which has led income tax collections to grow at double-digit rates.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/852

How Have Past Stock Market Downturns Affected Income Tax Revenue? [EconTax Blog]

Mar 9, 2026 - The Nasdaq composite, which includes the California headquartered companies Nvidia, Google, Facebook, Apple, AMD, and Broadcom, has doubled since 2023. The meteoric rise in the value of these companies has led to sizable gains for their investors and their employees via stock options, which has led income tax collections to grow at double-digit rates.  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/852

Insurance regulation. [Ballot]

Nov 10, 2025 - Background The State Regulates Insurance Companies. The state has many laws that insurance companies must follow. These laws are there to protect consumers from things like discrimination, fraud, or unfair treatment.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-020