Cannabis and certain psychedelic drugs. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - Cannabis-Related Taxes. Adult use cannabis is subject to state and local sales taxes. Both adult use and medicinal cannabis are subject to a 15 percent state excise tax, which generated over half a billion dollars in revenue in 2022-23.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-032

Disposal and Recycling of Single-Use Plastic Packaging and Foodware. [Ballot]

Dec 26, 2019 - Depending on a variety of factors, including how much tax revenue is ultimately raised and how future expenditures are allocated, this measure could cause spending to exceed the limit. When the limit is exceeded, the Constitution requires the state to return 50  percent of any excess to taxpayers and spend the remaining 50  percent on schools and community colleges.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-028

Property taxes. [Ballot]

Aug 4, 2023 - 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. The typical property tax rate is 1.1  percent. In the year a new owner takes over a property, its taxable value typically is its purchase price.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-005

California gaming activities. [Ballot]

Oct 1, 2021 - Fiscal Effects This measure would impact the expenditures and revenues of both the state and local governments. The actual magnitude of these effects, however, is uncertain and would depend primarily on how the measure is interpreted and implemented.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-009

Online sports wagering. [Ballot]

Oct 20, 2021 - Fiscal Effects This measure would impact the expenditures and revenues of both the state and local governments. The actual magnitude of these effects, however, is uncertain and would depend prima rily on how the measure is interpreted and implemented.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-017

Medi-Cal Rx program and revenues from federal drug price discounts. [Ballot]

Oct 19, 2023 - This result could have fiscal implications for state tax proceeds, Medi-Cal, or other state and local government programs. The impact would depend on many factors, including which entities lose their state tax-exempt status and licenses.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-021

Homeownership affordability. [Ballot]

Oct 27, 2023 - Local governments rely on a variety of taxes and fees to fund their services, like schools, fire and police, public works, and parks. The property and sales taxes generally are the largest sources of local tax revenue for cities and counties.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-025

Gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - Fiscal Effects This measure would impact the expenditures and revenues of both the state and local governments. The actual magnitude of these effects, however, is uncertain and would depend on ho w the measure is interpreted and implemented.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-030

Increases in the statewide minimum wage. [Ballot]

Jul 16, 2015 - On net, these effects likely would reduce overall state and county government expenditures on these programs, but higher costs are possible in some scenarios (such as scenarios wi th greater job loss).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-032

Social media platforms. [Ballot]

Feb 6, 2024 - Uncertain impact on state and local tax revenue that would depend primarily on how social media platforms respond to the measure. 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
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-035