LAO Recommended Legislation [Publication Details]

Dec 1, 2008 - Recommendations in this report include, among many others: (a) Simplify and Consolidate K-12 General Purpose Funding, (b) Promote the Adoption of Health Information Technology in California, (c) Fund Inmate Education Programs Based on Actual Attendance, and (d) Increase and Index the State Gas Tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1897

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2023 - The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Transportation $560 $10,880 a Funding was provided as part of the 2022 ‑23 funding agreement, but some funding was scored to 2021 ‑22. b Includes a small amount of funding for CTC to conduct administrative activities. c Includes $300 million dedicated to adapting certain rail lines to sea ‑level rise, as well as $1.8 billion
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4804

The 2024-25 Budget: Transportation Budget Solutions

Feb 23, 2024 - The 2024-25 Budget: Transportation Budget Solutions $3,235 $11,964 a Positive values reflect new proposed spending in that year due to the resumption of cash ‑flow adjustments or delays. b Includes funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). c Includes funding from the State Highway Account. d Includes a $1 billion delay and a $261
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4854

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - Trailer bill language —Chapter  81 of 2021 (A B  149 , Committee on Budget) —guided the implementation of this new program. State Beautification Projects ($287   Million). For Caltrans to implement beautification projects on the state highway system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - Under the Governor ’s budget, the minimum guarantee is up $ 302  m illion in 2018 ‑19 and $ 517  m illion in 2019 ‑ 20 c ompared to the estimates from the 2019 ‑ 20 b udget package. For 2020 ‑21, the administration estimates the minimum guarantee is $ 84  b illion, an increase of $2. 5  b illion ( 3  p ercent) over the revised 2019 ‑ 20 l evel.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2024-25 Spending Plan: Transportation

Sep 10, 2024 - D = Delay; FS = Fund Shift; CF = Cash Flow Adjustment; and R = Reduction. TIRCP = Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program; CalSTA = California State Transportation Agency; Caltrans = California Department of Transportation; CWDB = California Workforce Development Board; GO ‑Biz = Governor ’s Office of Business and Economic Development; and  DMV  =  Department  of  Motor  Vehicles.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4925

The 2019-20 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 26, 2019 - The state must meet certain conditions under the FY10 Federal Grant agreement, including ( 1)  c ompleting its match to the ARRA grant before it can spend these funds, ( 2)  u sing the funds to support infrastructure that provides intercity passenger rail service, and ( 3)  c ompleting all environmental reviews for Phase I of the high ‑speed rail project by 2022.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3948

A Review of the State's Active Transportation Program

Mar 1, 2019 - Specifically, as part of the 2018 ‑ 19 b udget package, the Legislature adopted supplemental report language directing our office to ( 1)  r eview the types of projects funded from the program; ( 2)  i dentify the extent to which funded projects are located in and directly benefit disadvantaged communities, as well as benefit the state highway system; ( 3)  d
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3955

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Reauthorization of AB 8 Vehicle Fees

Feb 24, 2023 - Significant New Policy Goals Since A B   8 Fees Were Enacted and Reauthorized … The state has adopted new, more ambitious GHG reduction goals since the A B  8 fees were reauthorized in 2013. For instance, Chapter  249 of 2016 (S B  32 ,  Pavley) updated the state ’s GHG reduction limit from 1990  levels by 2020 to 40  percent below 1990  levels by 2030.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Implications for State Transportation Funding and Programs

Dec 13, 2023 - Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Implications for State Transportation Funding and Programs Supports projects on corridors with high volume of freight movement. 0.4 Supports projects on highly traveled and congested corridors. 0.3 Supports projects in jurisdictions with local taxes and fees dedicated to transportation. 0.2 Supports projects that increase walking and biking. 0.1 a Includes
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821