The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - As of July 2027, it also requires the licensed firearms dealer check that a purchaser is allowed to possess firearms and record certain information, such as the date of the purchase. It also directs DOJ require licensed firearms dealers charge a fee of up to $5 per check (not to exceed actual processing costs).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Justice Proposals

Feb 11, 2022 - This includes background checks when purchasing firearms and ammunition to ensure the purchaser is not a prohibited person, a ten ‑day waiting period before a dealer may give a firearm to a buyer, and requirements for the recording and reporting of firearm and ammunition  sales.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4527

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 19, 2025 - However, 46 counties and a number of cities rely almost exclusively on the state for these services, which in turn costs the state tens of millions of dollars annually. Many Users Lack Incentive to Use BFS Services Cost ‑Effectively.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4972

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - Licensing restrictions limit the number of people that can work as mental health providers in California prisons. Generally, to become a mental health provider in California, a person must obtain a California license.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - Specifically, we recommend that the Legislature adopt budget bill language requiring CDCR to report by January 10, 2029 the following data for 2026 ‑27 and 2027 ‑28 for each collective bargaining unit representing its employees: (1)  the number of hours and associated dollar value of compensable leave cashed out by existing employees through leave buy ‑back programs (programs in
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice

Oct 24, 2025 - This includes $9.2  million in 2025-26 (decreasing to $8.9  million annually beginning in 2027-28) from the Fingerprint Fees Account to support increased background check workload. Of this amount, $5.2  million is an ongoing increase in reimbursement authority to pay the federal government to process such checks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5085

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - Figure 3 Status of Trial Court Construction Projects Beginning  in 2019 ‑20 a Priority Group Estimated Project Costs (in Billions) Number Initiated
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

The 2023-24 Budget: Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training—Office of Administrative Hearing Costs

Feb 13, 2023 - This certificate is issued by POST when officers have met all minimum standards and requirements, such as completing required training, passing background checks, and completing a probationary term of employment with their law enfo rcement agency (typically lasting 18 to 24 months after the date of hire).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4677

The 2024-25 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 22, 2024 - Other jobs —such as manufacturing traffic signs and license plates —provide goods or services purchased by state agencies. Jobs typically pay between $0.08 and $1.00 per hour depending on various factors, such as the amount of skill required.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4852

The 2022-23 Budget: Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training

Jan 31, 2022 - POST has not described the outcomes it expects to achieve, such as the number of officers that it will reach or the number of trainings it intends to offer. How Will S B   2 Implementation Affect the Program?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4507