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

Feb 24, 2023 - The Legislature could require the program to further prioritize these communities, such as by adding a focus on multiunit dwellings, given that existing chargers are more heavily located in affluent areas.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - We suggest the Legislature take heed of these risks and avoid putting too much stock in the recent revenue rebound until it is accompanied by clear improvements in California ’s broader economy. Governor ’s Use of Reserves Remains Reasonable.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - Moreover, the General Fund does not currently have much capacity to take on new expenditur es without impacting existing commitments. Increase Revenues. The Legislature could take steps to increase MVA revenues, such as by increasing DMV fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

California's Transportation System

Jun 7, 2018 - In recent years, the state has not added much highway capacity to address congestion, as research suggests this approach only works temporarily because it ultimately attracts more drivers. Instead, the state has tried alternatives, such as creating fee ‑based express lanes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3860

DMV Shift to Online Services Due to COVID-19

Oct 16, 2020 - Issues for Legislative Consideration COVID-19 accelerated customer use of online services out of necessity, and it is too early to tell whether this will result in a more permanent shift in how customers access the DMV.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4283

The 2020-21 Budget: Transportation

Feb 10, 2020 - Identifying effective strategies to reduce litter in the longer run could help ensure that as much funding as possible is preserved for these other programs. Recommendation Approve Funding for Litter Abatement and Require Assessment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4149

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

Jan 13, 2020 - Specifically, we recommend the Legislature set enrollment expectations for each segment, decide how much to provide for graduation and other core student support initiatives, and determine how much to provide for compensation increases and other operating costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2018-19 Budget: Governor’s May Revision Proposal for Caltrans’ Capital Outlay Support Program

May 13, 2018 - The Legislature could consider placing an even greater emphasis on contracting out in the budget year than proposed by the Governor, given the concerns cited above regarding the accuracy of Caltrans ’ COS staffing estimates (thereby avoiding adding permanent state staff who might not be necessary).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3833

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Budget Solutions in Transportation Programs

Feb 13, 2023 - In several cases, we find the Governor ’s proposals to be reasonable, but so too would alternative decisions the Legislature could make instead of or in addition to the Governor ’s  selections. Use Spring Budget Process to Identify Additional Potential Budget Solutions in Transportation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4676

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Coastal Flooding and Erosion From Rising Sea Levels Sea levels along the California coast are projected to rise by about six inches by 2030 and as much as seven to ten feet by 2100 compared to 2000 levels, depending upon the degree of warming the planet experiences.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575