California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Oct 24, 2023 - Historically, cap-and-trade has been considered as a “backstop ” to ensure the state meets its targets. That is, CARB has explicitly stated that to the degree other policies collectively fall short of meeting the state ’s GHG reduction goals, the cap-and-trade program is intended to reduce emissions further to make up the difference.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4811

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 16, 2023 - Figure 1 General obligation bond debt service 1,259 ‑2 — a Includes funding from contractors of the State Water Project that is continuously appropriated to the department. b Includes state conservancies, Coastal Commission, and other departments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4807

The 2023-24 Budget: California Spending Plan Series [Publication Details]

Oct 2, 2023 - Each year, our office publishes California Spending Plan, a series of publications that summarize the annual state budget. The final version of Overview of the California Spending Plan is presented here along with short online posts that focus on major areas and features of the 2023-24 budget package. As these posts become available, we will add them below.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4835

Leveraging Federal Climate Funding; Recent State Actions [Publication Details]

Aug 29, 2023 - Leveraging Federal Climate Funding; Recent State Actions [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/4794

Promoting Electric Reliability; Recent State Actions [Publication Details]

Aug 29, 2023 - Promoting Electric Reliability; Recent State Actions [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/4795

New Infrastructure Legislation: Summary and Issues for Legislative Oversight

Aug 8, 2023 - Under the legislation, the funding must meet certain other requirements, including that its use be consistent with the state ’s Scoping Plan for Achieving Carbon Neutrality and state law and not require the expenditure of additional state funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4785

The 2023-24 Budget: Improving Legislative Oversight of CalFire’s Emergency Fire Protection Budget

May 1, 2023 - The California Constitution entrusts the Legislature with the power of appropriation, including through the annual state budget act and other legislation. This role provides an important check and balance in the state ’s system of separation of powers, as well as helps to ensure that state funds are being spent efficiently and effectively and in
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4765

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Energy Policy Changes [Publication Details]

Mar 10, 2023 - This brief considers the Governor’s proposals to (1) establish a new central procurement role for the state to secure energy resources, and (2) require electric utilities that experience energy deficiencies to make payments for state-operated emergency backup electricity resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4735

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Energy Policy Changes

Mar 10, 2023 - State Has Some Limited History of Undertaking Procurement Activities. While the state mostly tasks LSEs with procurement responsibilities, it has occasionally stepped in to undertake these activities in the past.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4735

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Water Resources

Mar 2, 2023 - State Has Provided Significant Funding to Implement SGMA. As  shown in Figure  6 , the state has provided more than $800  million since 2014 ‑15 for SGMA implementation activities. This  includes: State Operations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4725