Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - Extending Licensing Exemptions to Out‑of‑State Licensed Providers State Licensing Policies Limit Pool of Potential Providers. Licensing restrictions limit the number of people that can work as mental health providers in California prisons.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

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

Feb 23, 2026 - Adding More Licensing Exemptions for Those Who Work at Prisons. Currently, providers with out ‑of ‑state licenses are required to obtain a California license to work in CDCR, though some may use their out ‑of ‑state license on a temporary basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - Chapter  591 requires the sale or transfer of firearm barrels be completed in person by a licensed firearms dealer. 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.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

The California State Bar: Considerations for a Fee Increase

Jun 26, 2019 - The State Bar seeks to cover $19. 8  m illion in increased ongoing costs by proposing a $ 100 o ngoing mandatory increase to the renewal fee for its active State Bar members beginning January 1, 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4080

The California State Bar: Assessment of Proposed Disciplinary Case Processing Standards

Jan 6, 2023 - This  would be similar to what is in place for certain other state licensing departments.) Additionally, requiring the State Bar to submit budgetary information in a manner similar to other state departments would enable easier comparison to ensure standardized or similar treatment across the various departments responsible for licensing professions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4655

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

Oct 24, 2025 - Some of the major drivers of these reductions included deactivating housing units at four prisons, eliminating staffing for gatehouses at prison entrances, and not renewing a contract related to medical parole.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5085

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

Mar 3, 2017 - The Governor’s 2017‑18 budget includes three specific proposals related to the state’s criminal fine and fee system. In this report, we provide a general overview of the fine and fee system and then discuss each of the Governor’s proposals. In particular, we assess the impact that each proposal would have on the system and make recommendations for legislative consideration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3600

Overview and Update on the Prison Receivership

Nov 8, 2023 - The state spent about $34 million in 2022‑23 to operate the EHRS, including maintenance and vendor licensing fees. Changes to Pharmaceutical Services. When establishing the Receivership, the federal court found that there were “serious, long ‑standing problems with dispensing medication, renewing prescriptions, and tracking expired prescriptions ” and that chronically ill patients were not able to refill their prescriptions in a timely manner.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4813

The 2025-26 Budget: Update on Implementation of New Firearm and Ammunition Tax

Feb 19, 2025 - This is because Chapter  231 makes these registration certificates an additional requirement to be licensed by DOJ to sell firearms and ammunition. Accordingly, revocation of a registration certificate would make a business unable to sell firearms or ammunition in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4970

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 19, 2025 - This includes conducting background checks for individuals seeking to purchase firearms and ammunition, licensing firearm and ammunition vendors, conducting vendor compliance investigations, ensuring lawful possession of firearms and ammunition, and administering various other firearm and ammunition programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4972