The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - Figure 1 Governor ’s Proposition 4 Proposal: 2026 ‑27 Spending Plan (In Millions)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5115

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 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 10, 2022 - This total is a net increase of $106  million, or 61  percent, from the estimated 2021-22 level. This increase primarily is due to $58  million provided for the department in the Wildfire and Forest Resilience and Nature-Based Solutions packages (discussed in the “Crosscutting Issues ” section of this post), as well as the augmentations discussed below.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4633

New Infrastructure Legislation: Summary and Issues for Legislative Oversight

Aug 8, 2023 - Extends the Governor ’s existing, similar authority to streamline CEQA judicial review for certain other types of projects from January  1,  2024 to January 1, 2032. Infrastructure Contracting —Chapter 58 of 2023 (SB 146, Gonzalez) Reports By July 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until July 1, 2033, Caltrans must report on its website information on active and expired job order contracts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4785

What Threat Does Sea-Level Rise Pose to California?

Aug 10, 2020 - A 2015 economic assessment by the Risky Business Project estimated that if current global greenhouse gas emission trends continue, between $8 billion and $10 billion of existing property in California is likely to be underwater by 2050, with an additional $6 billion to $10 billion at risk during high tide.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4261

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Elimination of State Environmental Positions

Feb 17, 2026 - The final budget agreement instead eliminated fewer positions (4,994) and provided the Legislature additional time to review 1,009 additional positions which we refer to as “residual: ” (1)  those associated with implementing legislation chaptered in 2022 and 2023 across numerous departments, and (2)  all of those in nine specified departments which we highlight in Figure  1.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5124

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan [Publication Details]

Feb 10, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan [Publication Details] Description: This publication assesses the Governor’s proposed 2026-27 spending plan for Proposition 4, the $10 billion climate bond approved by voters in November 2024.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5115

The Bay-Delta Plan and Voluntary Agreements: Ensuring Effective Legislative Oversight

Mar 18, 2026 - According to estimates from the Delta Stewardship Council, California achieved only about 10 percent of the annual target on average between 2018 and 2023. Recognition That Rivers Need More Water to Support Native Fish.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - This amount includes $10  million for Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup security costs, $10  million for Family Justice Centers, and $8  million to the City of Los Angeles for fire engine purchases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081/

The 2018-19 Budget: California Department of Food and Agriculture

Mar 28, 2018 - Beekeepers who have filed a request with CACs for notification of pesticide usage pay an annual fee ranging from $10 (for 1 to 100 beehives) to $100 (for over 2,000 hives). Regulates Importation of Bees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3793