Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Transportation

Dec 21, 2018 - The state ’s ZEV mandate requires auto manufacturers to sell increasing numbers of ZEVs in California. One way for manufacturers to comply with this requirement is to lower prices on ZEVs to encourage greater consumer demand.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/report/3912

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - The MVA ’s primary source of revenue is from vehicle registration fees, as well as —to a lesser degree —from driver ’s license and identification card fees. CHP receives roughly 60  percent of the MVA revenues ($3  billion) annually, with most of the remainder supporting activities at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

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

Jan 13, 2020 - Universities Governor Proposes Discretionary Base Increases for the Universities. The Governor ’s budget includes various General Fund increases for the California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2025 - The budget language also directs any loan or other financing options developed to (1)  ensure full repayment with an agreed-upon interest rate, (2)  follow a clearly defined repayment schedule, and (3)  include a guaranteed mechanism to secure repayment from a reliable and predictable revenue source.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5077

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - For  instance, while current state regulations require that landlords provide their tenants with heating facilities to maintain a minimum temperature of 70 degrees, there is no comparable requirement for cooling mechanisms to avoid exceeding any maximum threshold, meaning renters could be at greater risk during periods of extreme heat.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

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

Jan 14, 2019 - Higher Education Provides Universities Large, Ongoing Augmentations Dedicated to Specific Purposes. The Governor ’s budget includes an increase of $ 540   m illion ongoing General Fund for the universities —$ 300   m illion (7. 6   p ercent) for CSU and $ 240   m illion (6. 9   p ercent) for UC.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

Overview of the 2017 Transportation Funding Package

Jun 8, 2017 - University Transportation Research ($7   Million). Four University of California campuses currently have transportation research centers. The funding package provides $5  million altogether annually for these centers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3688

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - Universities Governor Establishes Multiyear Compacts With the Universities. The Governor ’s budget increases ongoing General Fund for the California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC) by a total of $775  million.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Transportation

Apr 5, 2022 - For example, research suggests that a projected increase in average temperature of 4 degrees Fahrenheit over the next several decades will decrease the life expectancy of asphalt by 3 to 7 years for roads with a service life of about 20 years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4576

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

Dec 13, 2023 - The exact impacts on specific programs will depend on several factors, including the magnitude of the estimated funding reductions and the degree to which that program or activity relies on state funds as compared to other sources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821