The 2018-19 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 14, 2018 - Once assigned to a fire crew, inmates continue to receive training in things like cardiopulmonary resusitation and emergency response, with some progressing to more re sponsible positions on the crew, such as a chainsaw operator.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3747

How CalFire is Spending Recent Forest Health Funds

Nov 15, 2018 - In contrast, fuel reduction grants focus on much smaller areas around residential communities and typically a re primarily intended to reduce the intensity and spread of wildfire. Such projects include creating defensible space around homes and clearing a strip of trees to serve as a “fuel break ” that might slow a fire from spreading.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3902

The 2025-26 Budget: Various California Air Resources Board Proposals

Feb 24, 2025 - Given Lack of Enforcement Authority, Re ‑Evaluation of Approach Could Make Sense. Together, the Governor ’s two proposals would provide nearly 50 positions and over $9 million annually from APCF to implement all three regulations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4980

The 2022-23 Budget: Office of Planning and Research Budget Proposals

Feb 9, 2022 - Legislative and Administrative Proposals We do not have comments on or concerns with the following budget change proposals: Extend and Re ‑Appropriate Funding for Climate Change Research. Proposes to extend and re ‑appropriate $4.75  million Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) appropriated in 2019 for the Climate Research  Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4523

The 2019-20 Budget: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 14, 2019 - Some of the key questions for the Legislature to explore in the coming months and years could include: State vs. Local Role. Which activities are appropriate for the state to undertake, and which should be local responsibilities?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3933

Improving Outcomes for California Conservation Corpsmembers

Feb 9, 2018 - Re ‑establish geographic parity of residential programs whereby there are residential centers within the most heavily populated areas of the state. Demonstrate correlation of expansion of residential facilities with expanded enrollment and increased reimbursement opportunities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3742

Assessing California's Climate Policies—The 2022 Scoping Plan Update

Jan 4, 2023 - As a result, the state will have very low and/or volatile GGRF re venue at these auctions —making it more difficult to fund the various programs that typically rely on GGRF funding, including programs intended to help the state meet its GHG reduction goals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4656

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

Jan 7, 2025 - However, as we discuss below, some of the key categories of factors that likely are driving these higher rates are: wildfi re ‑related costs, GHG reduction programs and policies, and differences in utility operational structures and services territories.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4950

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

Oct 17, 2019 - Division responsibilities include developing and recommending performance metrics to achieve maximum feasible wildfire risk reduction activities, overseeing and enforcing IOU compliance with wildfire safety activities, and developing a field audit program for utility wildfi re mitigation plans.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4103

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Energy Policy Changes

Mar 10, 2023 - However, if the Legislatu re was concerned about the potential risks of DWR acting as a central procurement authority, expanding centralized procurement undertaken by IOUs could be an alternative option worth exploring.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4735