The 2017-18 Budget: Governor’s Criminal Fine and Fee Proposals

Mar 3, 2017 - Accordingly, we recommend the Legislature require that nearly all fine and fee revenue, excluding those subject to certain legal restrictions (such as monies collected for violations of state law protecting fish and game), be deposited into the General Fund for subseque nt appropriation by the Legislature in the annual state budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3600

Improving California’s Criminal Fine and Fee System

Jan 5, 2016 - Based on our assessment of existing criminal fines and fees, we recommend excluding two types of fines and fees from being deposited to the General Fund —fish and game assessments and victim restitution orders.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3322

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC = California Conservation Corps; CEC = California Energy Commission; CNRA = California Natural Resources Agency; DFW = Department of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

Judicial Branch Actions Responding to COVID-19

May 6, 2020 - However, these rules can provide courts with some flexibility in implementing them. In addition, individual courts develop Local Rules of Court tha t govern their operations. These rules must be consistent with federal or state law and the California Rules of Court.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4227

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - The decision included the following footnote: “Because any permitting scheme can be put towards abusive ends, we do not rule out constitutional challenges to shall-issue regimes where, for example, lengthy wait times in processing license applications or exorbitant fees deny ordinary citizens their right to public carry. ” This footnote suggests that there may be a point where firearm regulatory fees become unconstitutionally high.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Other Issues)

Jun 19, 2015 - Most of this funding —$178  million —is for watershed protection and restoration projects administered by state conservancies ($103  million), the Wildlife Conservation Board ($39  million), and the Department of Fish and Wildlife ($37  million).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3278

A Status Report: Reducing Prison Overcrowding in California [Publication Details]

Aug 5, 2011 - Supreme Court issued a ruling in a lawsuit against the state involving prison overcrowding. Specifically, the court upheld the ruling of a federal three–judge panel requiring the state to reduce overcrowding in its prisons to 137.5 percent of its “design capacity” within two years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2504

Overview and Update on the Prison Receivership

Nov 8, 2023 - At the time of the three ‑judge panel ruling, the state prison system was operating at roughly 188  percent of design capacity —or about 39,000 people more than the limit established by the three ‑judge panel.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4813

The 2017‑18 Budget: Implementation of Proposition 57

Apr 6, 2017 - Eligible inmates earn good conduct credits when they avoid violating prison rules and/or participate in certain workgroups, such as fire camps. Statute prohibits some inmates, such as third strikers, from earning good conduct credits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3648

The 2023-24 Budget: Judicial Branch Budget Proposals

Feb 10, 2023 - Finally, as of the writing of this brief, it is unclear whether a court ruling could delay or prevent impleme ntation of the CARE Program, such as if a court rules in favor of the group of disability and civil rights advocates seeking to block implementation of S B  1338 .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4673