The 2020-21 Budget: California Public Utilities Commission

Feb 27, 2020 - Each eligible household can receive one subsidized telephone line —either wireline or wireless. For each household enrolled in the program, CPUC provides telephone companies (carriers) a monthly state subsidy that is meant to offset the lower rate charged to the consumer.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4184

Summary of Major 2022 Climate and Energy Legislation

Jan 6, 2023 - As part of this process, CalGEM released a draft rule proposing a setback of 3,200 f eet between new wells and community sites in 2021, but the division has not yet adopted it as a regulation. Chapter  365 of 2022 (SB  1137, Gonzalez): Establishes a 3,200 Feet Buffer Between New Oil and Gas Wells and Certain Community Sites.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4660

The 2017-18 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 15, 2017 - Statutorily Required Budget Estimate LAO Bottom Line. At the time this analysis was prepared, DTSC had not provided a statutorily required estimate of expenditures necessary to meet the state ’s obligations to pay for (1)  cleanup and operations and maintenance (O &M) at federal Superfund sites, and (2)  O &M at state ‑only orphan sites.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3558

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

Jan 7, 2025 - Electricity generated at power plants and renewable energy generation sites is transported through high ‑voltage power lines known as transmission lines. Distribution. Generally, electricity is transferred from high ‑voltage transmission lines to low ‑voltage distribution lines before it is delivered to customers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4950

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

What Threat Does Sea-Level Rise Pose to California?

Aug 10, 2020 - Locations identified as being at risk include: 59 m iles of highways and bridges, 48 m iles of freight rail lines, 20 m iles of passenger rail lines, 11 acres of ferry terminals, 780 acres of seaports, and 4,670 acres of airports.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4261

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 2023-24 Budget: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Major Capital Outlay Proposals

Feb 21, 2023 - Hand crews support fire response by constructing fire lines, assisting fire engine crews with the deployment of fire hoses over long distances, providing logistical operational support, and extinguishing hotspots to help contain fires.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4693

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

Mar 19, 2026 - Moreover, our review found that LCI ’s proposed total of 20 IT staff positions is not out of line with the size of IT units at other comparable state departments. Existing Positions Supported by Limited-Term Funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167

Lessons From Other States to Address California’s Redemption Center Closures

Apr 10, 2017 - This system can increase the number of sites where consumers can redeem containers since one recycler can serve multiple areas. As long as the recycler ’s location and hours are easily available, consumers can easily find them without them necessarily operating at the same supermarket site all the time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3649