Department of Toxic Substances Control: Performance Improvement Initiatives Merit Oversight

Apr 4, 2017 - In addition, Chapter  9 of 2016 (SB 93, de Le ón) authorizes a loan of up to $177  million from the General Fund to TSCA to use for activities related to the lead contamination in the communities surrounding the Exide facility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3644

Summary of Major 2022 Climate and Energy Legislation

Jan 6, 2023 - The state met the 2020 goal in 2016. Chapter  249 of 2016 (SB  32, Pavley) updated the limit to 40  percent below 1990 levels by 2030. Emissions will need to decline much faster than historical trends in order to meet this 2030 goal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4660

California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Oct 24, 2023 - In addition, Chapter  830 of 2012 (SB  535, de Le ón) required that at least 35  percent of GGRF expenditures benefit “priority populations, ” which include disadvantaged and lower-income communities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4811

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Energy Policy Changes

Mar 10, 2023 - The IRP process was established in 2015 through Chapter  547 (S B  350 , de Le ón) to plan for how LSEs could meet mid ‑ and long ‑term energy procurement and GHG goals while maintaining reliability.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4735

Managing Floods in California

Mar 22, 2017 - While federal law does not explicitly require property owners to purchase flood insurance, it does require that federally regulated or insured mortgage lenders mandate flood insurance as a loan condition for buildings located in high ‑risk flood areas —making it a de facto requirement for certain home and business owners.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3571

The 2017-18 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 15, 2017 - In addition, Chapter  547 of 2015 (SB  350, de Le ón) directs the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to require investor ‑owned utilities (IOUs) to submit plans to accelerate transportation electrification, such as ZEV infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3558

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/

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Residential Electricity Rates in California

Jan 7, 2025 - Since then, various statutes and regulations have set specific targets, including Chapter  312 of 2018 (S B  100 , de Le ón) which requires 60  percent renewable generation by 2030 and  100  percent zero ‑carbon electricity by 2045.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4950

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 17, 2019 - This amount includes (1) $25  million on a one-time basis to contract with third parties to inspect utility infrastructure for compliance with wildfire safety requirements; (2) $13  million on a one-time basis to contract with a third party to develop a plan for improving state regulation of utility wildfire safety; and (3) $3  million ongoing and 16 positions for other activities, such as
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4103

Residential Water Use Trends and Implications for Conservation Policy

Mar 8, 2017 - By comparison, during the cooler and wetter months of January through March of 2016, average per capita water use was only 64 gallons per person per day. Water Use Higher in Last Half of 2016 Compared to 2015 . . .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3611