Overview of the 2017 Transportation Funding Package

Jun 8, 2017 - Starting November 1, 2017, the transportation funding package adds a 12  cent per gallon base excise tax —bringing total base excise taxes to 30  cents per gallon. It also adjusts the rates for inflation starting in 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3688

The 2017-18 Budget: California Highway Patrol

Feb 9, 2017 - In response, the 2016 ‑17 budget package includes trailer legislation (1) increasing the base vehicle registration fee by $10 (from $46 to $56) beginning April 1, 2017 and (2) indexing the fee to automatically increase with inflation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3551

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals [Publication Details]

Mar 6, 2026 - In this post, we assess the Governor's California Highway Patrol budget proposals for (1) equipment and operating costs and (2) capital outlay projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5152

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - Department States That High Costs and Low Vacancy Rates Have Created Unique Cost Pressures … CHP states that it cannot depend on its historical approach to fund these activities —and therefore needs the proposed supplemental augmentation —because (1)  inflation and other costs like technology upgrades have led to uniquely higher costs, and (2)  it has
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2025 - The budget language also directs any loan or other financing options developed to (1)  ensure full repayment with an agreed-upon interest rate, (2)  follow a clearly defined repayment schedule, and (3)  include a guaranteed mechanism to secure repayment from a reliable and predictable revenue source.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5077

SB 1 Has Doubled Major Source of State Funding for Local Streets and Roads

Jan 24, 2020 - Inflationary adjustments for all fuel excise taxes —both those previously existing and those added under SB   1 —will begin July 1, 2020. The legislation created two new vehicle fees: (1)  a transportation improvement fee and (2)  a road improvement fee.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4142

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 5, 2020 - The budget package includes statutory changes that (1)  delay the deadline for HSRA to submit its business plan to the Legislature from May 1, 2020 to December 15, 2020 and (2)  eliminate the requirement that HSRA provide a project update report to the Legislature on or before March  1, 2021.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4272

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - These include activities such as (1)  having a local leader sign a pledge, (2)  establishing an informal advisory board, (3)  conducting an initial litter assessment, (4)  organizing community cleanups, and (5)  creating a long ‑term plan for keeping communities clean.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

The 2018-19 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 8, 2018 - Under the Governor ’s proposal, $138. 7  m illion —El Centro ($30. 3  m illion), Hayward ($38. 1  m illion), San Bernardino ($33. 2  m illion), and Ventura ($37. 1  m illion) —in previously authorized funds would revert to MVA, and $141. 1  m illion in lease revenue bond authority would be authorized.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3745

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Transportation

Dec 21, 2018 - The assessment completed for the Clean Cars Standard estimates savings in the same range —an average of $1, 600 p er 2025 vehicle model. VMT. Researchers point to the potential that some of these programs could contribute to additional VMT and congestion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/report/3912