Existing law requires a tax return filed with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) that reports gross receipts for sales and use tax purposes to segregate the gross receipts of the seller and the sales price of the property on a line or a separate form when the place of sale in this state or for use in this state is on or within the real property of a state-designated fair, as defined, or any real property of a state-designated fair that is leased to another party. Existing law requires, on or before November 1 of each year, the CDTFA to report to the Department of Finance the amount of the total gross receipts segregated on these tax returns for the prior fiscal year, and that 34 of 1% of the total gross receipts be included in the next annual Governor's Budget for use by the Department of Food and Agriculture for allocation to fairs and that those funds be transferred by the Controller to the Fair and Exposition Fund, which is continuously appropriated, as prescribed. Existing law provides that certain revenues deposited into the Fair and Exposition Fund are appropriated without regard to fiscal years for allocation by the Secretary of Food and Agriculture for capital outlay to California fairs, as specified. This bill would increase the amount of the total gross receipts required to be included in the next annual Governor's Budget for use by the Department of Food and Agriculture and transferred to the Fair and Exposition Fund, as specified, from 34 of 1% to 3.5%. From the funds subject to allocation by the Secretary of Food and Agriculture for capital outlay to California fairs, which the bill would increase by adding this 3.5% gross receipts transfer, the bill would require, each fiscal year, the sum of $2,500,000, or an amount equal to 5% of the fund, whichever is greater, to be paid to the department for purposes of providing administrative services to fairs, as specified. The bill would also require, each fiscal year, from the amounts available in the Fair and Exposition Fund after the payment made to the department, the sum of $500,000 to be paid to the nonprofit organization representing all fairs in the network of California fairs for purposes of providing services to fairs, as specified. The bill would make other nonsubstantive changes regarding appropriations to the department for fairs. This bill would require the Secretary of Food and Agriculture, by May 15 of each year, to prepare an annual expenditure plan for funds from the Fair and Exposition Fund for review and approval by the Joint Committee on Fairs Allocation and Classification, as provided. By increasing the amounts to be deposited into the Fair and Exposition Fund, which is continuously appropriated, and by appropriating these amounts for new purposes, the bill would make an appropriation. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.
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Existing state law forbids a public employer from deterring or discouraging public employees from becoming or remaining members of an employee organization. Existing federal law forbids employers from interfering with, restraining, or coercing employees in the exercise of rights relating to organizing, forming, joining, or assisting a labor organization for collective bargaining purposes, or from working together to improve terms and conditions of employment, or refraining from any such activity. This measure, the Right to Organize and Negotiate Act, would ensure that all Californians have the right to join a union and to negotiate with their employers, through their legally chosen representative, to protect their economic well-being and safety at work. This measure would require the Legislature to provide for the enforcement of these rights. This measure would also prohibit, after January 1, 2023, the passing of any statute or ordinance that interferes with, negates, or diminishes the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and workplace safety.
This measure would urge all schools to ensure that Asian American history and contributions are included in their curriculum, alongside those of other communities of color.
Existing law establishes the Middle Class Scholarship Program (MCSP) under the administration of the Student Aid Commission. Existing law makes an undergraduate student eligible for a scholarship award under the MCSP if the student is enrolled at the University of California or the California State University, or enrolled in upper division coursework in a community college baccalaureate program, and meets certain eligibility requirements. This bill would extend awards under the MCSP to community college students who are current or former foster youth pursuing transfer to a 4-year postsecondary educational institution, an associate degree, an associate degree for transfer, or a community college career technical education certificate and meet other MCSP requirements, as provided. The bill would require the commission to summarize the provisions of the MCSP that apply to these current or former foster youth and title those provisions as "The Fostering Futures Program" on a page on its internet website.
This measure would proclaim April 2023 as Arab American Heritage Month and commend Arab Americans for their significant contributions to the success of California.
This measure would acknowledge the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and express the Legislature's respect to Muslims across California and throughout the world on this occasion.
This measure would celebrate Tuesday, March 21, 2023, as the beginning of the Persian New Year and extend best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous NowRoz to all Californians.
This measure would recognize May 14, 2023, as the 116th annual Mother's Day and would urge all Californians to recognize, appreciate, and be grateful for the gifts and good works of mothers on that day.
This measure would acknowledge April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and encourage Californians to work together to support youth-serving child abuse prevention activities in their communities and schools.