The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 5, 2020 - This funding includes $4.4  million from the General Fund in 2020 ‑21 to support 24 staff to implement the use of the new software. The budget provides an additional $3.3  million ongoing beginning in 2023 ‑24 to support the contract with the vendor to license the use of the predictive fire software.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4275

The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Proposals

Mar 19, 2026 - The proposal would support 51.5 existing positions and two new positions at LCI (many of which are currently supported by limited-term funding), along with providing funding for some IT equipment, software licenses, and contracts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167

The 2026-27 Budget: Permitting Support at the State Water Resources Control Board

Mar 2, 2026 - Specifically, in comparison, the current-law procedures for state-only permits can increase permit processing times and limit water boards ’ enforcement options. In its statutorily required report to the Legislature, SWRCB identified several ways that state law could be amended to increase the efficiency of the state permitting processes and reduce workload while maintaining core environmental protections.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5144

The 2022-23 Budget: Cap-and-Trade Revenue Update

Apr 29, 2022 - By comparison, the administration’s January cap-and-trade expenditure plan included nearly $1 billion in discretionary expenditures. February Auction Revenue Similar to LAO Base Forecast. The February 2022 auction generated $975 million in revenue.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4591

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

Mar 18, 2026 - By  comparison, the 2006 update included relatively minor changes and the 2018 update concerned only one part of the watershed.) The 1995 plan ’s water quality objectives are implemented and enforced through SWRCB ’s Revised Water Right Decision 1641 , which modified the water rights permits for the SWP and CVP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

Administration’s Cap-and-Trade Report Provides New Information, Raises Issues For Consideration

Apr 15, 2016 - Key Differences Between Programs Make Comparisons Challenging. Some key differences between programs make it difficult to compare the cost-effectiveness of GHG reductions. For example, the administration treats grant and loan programs similarly when estimating GHG reductions even though the benefits and costs of these types of programs can be fundamentally different.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3445

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2023 - Comparison to LAO November Outlook. In  our Fiscal Outlook released in November 2022, we anticipated the state would face a $24 billion budget problem, somewhat higher than the $18 billion budget problem we estimate the Governor addressed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4662

The 2025-26 Budget: May Revision Trailer Bill Proposals on the Delta Conveyance Project and Water Quality Control Plans

May 27, 2025 - To comply with CEQA, water boards ’ substitute environmental documents provide an environmental analysis, identify mitigation measures, and consider alternatives. In addition, water boards must offer a public comment period and provide responses to those public comments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5053

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5140

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive

Feb 24, 2026 - These programs provide income ‑qualified households with rebates toward the purchase of ZEVs. Additionally, the state ’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program provides funding to support various ZEV ‑incentive programs offered to customers through utilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140