The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 14, 2019 - Although the Governor’s allocation to discretionary reserves represents a smaller share of resources than recent budgets, the Governor’s decision to use a significant share of resources to pay down state debts is prudent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3916

The 2018-19 Budget: California Department of Food and Agriculture

Mar 28, 2018 - When shipments of bees arrive from out-of-state, they are typically inspected at CDFA-operated border inspection stations to try to prevent hives carrying pests, pathogens, and viruses from entering the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3793

Climate Change and State Bonds [Publication Details]

Mar 26, 2019 - Climate Change and State Bonds [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3983

Federal Funding for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

May 10, 2017 - Much of this spending requires a state match. Figure 1 Funding for State Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Departments 2015-16 (Dollars in Millions) Federal as Percent of Total Funds State a State Water Resources Control Board $605 6% a Includes General Fund, special funds, and bond funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3664

How CalFire is Spending Recent Forest Health Funds

Nov 15, 2018 - Because it represents the state ’s most significant expenditure towards improving forest conditions, throughout the rest of this web post we provide additional detail on CalFire ’s Forest Health Program spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3902

Cap-and-Trade Extension: Issues for Legislative Oversight

Dec 12, 2017 - The state fund where moneys generated from state auction or sale of allowances are deposited. Industry Assistance Factor. A factor, established by state law or regulation, that is used to determine the number of allowances given to certain industries for free to help prevent emissions leakage.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3719

Improving State’s Approach to Park User Fees

Jan 12, 2017 - State Beaches. State beaches are very similar to state recreation areas except that they are located in coastal areas. They are developed for the same recreational opportunities. State Historic Parks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3527

Lessons From Other States to Address California’s Redemption Center Closures

Apr 10, 2017 - Recyclers in Other States Have More Operating Flexibility. Like California, most other states have requirements to ensure consumers have opportunities to redeem containers. In many states, retailers collect the containers themselves.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3649

Key Differences Between Recent Medical Cannabis Laws and Proposition 64: A Preliminary Review

Dec 20, 2016 - Limits on a licensee holding state licenses in multiple categories Generally, may hold state licenses in no more than two license categories. May hold state licenses in multiple license categories (with certain exceptions).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3517

Managing Floods in California

Mar 22, 2017 - Federal and State Policies Can Influence Local Land Use Decisions. Land use decisions are made primarily by local governments. However, in some cases, they can be influenced by federal and state policies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3571