Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - As shown in Figure  6 , from 2017 ‑18 through 2019 ‑20, the state averaged more than 1,600 schools closed due to wildfires annually, compared to an annual average of about 70 schools from 2008‑09 to 2016‑17.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - For example, previous budgets provided funding to CHP for similar purposes in 2017-18, 2022-23, and 2023-24. CHPERS Project Is Already Underway, Meets Public Safety and Radio Communications Needs. The Legislature approved the CHPERS project in 2006-07 to enhance the interoperability of CHP ’s radio communications system among public safety agencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - In 2017, Congress passed legislation that reduced the amount of the individual mandate penalty to zero, effectively making the mandate unenforceable. This change is expected to result in some —likely healthier —individuals dropping their health insurance coverage, leading to higher premiums.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Transportation

Oct 17, 2019 - Specifically, the budget includes: (1) $196  million for REAL ID workload, (2) $17.7  million for customer service improvements (such as implementing a live chat customer service), (3) $29.5  million for operational improvements (such as purchasing self-service terminals), and (4) $17  million for technology improvements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4098

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

Feb 24, 2023 - Given these trends, together with inflationary pressures and the exceptionally high cost of living in California, it will be important for the Legislature to carefully consider how important A B  8 revenues are to meeting the state ’s goals and whether they are worth the costs they place on households.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

The 2017-18 Budget: Overview of the Governor’s Transportation Budget

Jan 18, 2017 - The 2017-18 Budget: Overview of the Governor’s Transportation Budget The 2017-18 Budget Overview of the Governor ’s Transportation Budget California ’s transportation programs support the state ’s highway system, local roads, transit systems, the state ’s planned high-speed rail project, and the enforcement and administration of traffic laws.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3533

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - (These payments are related to a 2017 ‑18 budget action that borrowed from the General Fund for a large one ‑time contribution to the state employee pension fund, requiring future repayment from all relevant funds that make employer pension contributions, including MVA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

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

Dec 13, 2023 - The  pilot was completed in 2017. Results largely proved such a charge would be feasible, but the final report noted key areas of further research that were needed to ensure driver privacy and data security and to prevent fraud.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

The 2017-18 Budget: Department of Transportation

Feb 14, 2017 - The 2017-18 Budget: Department of Transportation The 2017-18 Budget Department of Transportation The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the development and operation of the state ’s transportation system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3560

The 2017-18 Budget: Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Feb 22, 2017 - The 2017-18 Budget: Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) The 2017-18 Budget Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) DMV is responsible for registering vehicles, issuing driver licenses, and promoting safety on California ’s streets and highways.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3575