New Infrastructure Legislation: Summary and Issues for Legislative Oversight

Aug 8, 2023 - Qualifying projects include: (1)  certain semiconductor and microelectronic projects, (2)  up to 20 transportation projects that meet certain criteria, (3)  certain water-related projects (excluding the Delta conveyance project), and (4)  certain energy infrastructure projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4785

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 16, 2025 - This program supports coordinators in 47 of 58 counties who work with local organizations and residents to improve community wildfire preparedness through education, events, and grant funding. Home Hardening Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5080

The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Proposals

Mar 19, 2026 - Funding proposed for the judicial streamlining program pursuant to Chapter  19 of 2021 (SB  7, Atkins) and Chapter  60 of 2023 (SB  149, Caballero) is at similar levels to what was provided in previous years, and would allow LCI to continue implementing the legislation ’s requirements through its sunset year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167

What Threat Does Sea-Level Rise Pose to California?

Aug 10, 2020 - For example, the state can take steps to help ( 1)  f oster regional ‑scale collaboration; ( 2)  s upport local planning and adaption projects; ( 3)  p rovide information, assistance, and support; and ( 4)  e nhance public awareness of SLR risks and impacts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4261

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive

Feb 24, 2026 - As we discuss in our December 2018 report, Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Transportation , such challenges can include (1) program interactions that can affect cost‑effectiveness, (2) difficulty evaluating programs,(3) potential lack of program coordination, and (4) increased administrative costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 18, 2021 - This is slightly less ($58  million, or 3  percent) than the amount provided in 2020 ‑21. (These totals exclude the roughly $1.9  billion in annual payments from water contractors for DWR ’s work on the State Water Project [SWP], as those funds are not appropriated through the annual budget act.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4463

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - On October 3, 2025, DOF notified the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) that it had finalized a $20  million contract with a vendor on September 26, 2025. Based on the scope of the contract, the administration now anticipates (1)  savings of $425  million in 2025-26 from two departments ($300  million from DHCS and $125  million from CDCR) and (2)  unknown savings in the outyears.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081

Overview of New Updates to the Cap-and-Invest Program

Dec 9, 2025 - Senate Bill 840 states that the Legislature intends to direct specific percentages of future GGRF to new individual Funds dedicated to supporting (1)  clean transportation, (2)  housing and community investment, (3)  clean air and water, (4)  wildfire prevention and resilience, (5)  agriculture, (6)  clean energy, and (7)  climate ‑focused innovation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5097

The 2026-27 Budget: Cap-and-Invest Expenditure Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - The practical implication of the administration considering revenues from interest income and the entering fund balance outside of the S B  840 allocation process is that more than $1  billion annually will be set aside as available for discretionary purposes prior to computing allotments for Tier 3 programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5114

The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Proposal

Feb 24, 2026 - These include (1)  support for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and its highway maintenance and rehabilitation programs, (2)  direct suballocations to cities and counties for local streets and roads, and (3)  competitive infrastructure grants on freight corridors through the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5139