Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Similarly, rural communities that are at greater risk of experiencing water shortages due to droughts tend to be home to large proportions of households with residents of color and who earn lower incomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

Impact of COVID-19 on State Transportation Revenues

Sep 17, 2020 - However, some of the losses will be offset from one-time funding provided to transit agencies under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748). (Please view our online post Federal Stimulus Funds for Transit for more information on CARES Act funding for transit agencies in the state.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4268

DMV Shift to Online Services Due to COVID-19

Oct 16, 2020 - In particular, customers in more remote areas further away from a field office might prefer online services. Other customers who need or prefer to go to the field office could benefit indirectly from expanded online services, as well.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4283

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

May 17, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision $2,099 $510 Note: This reflects our best understanding as of May 15, 2021; however, we are still receiving information from the administration about these proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/5

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

May 17, 2021 - While there was little precedent to work from, revenues were expected to fall sharply. The Legislature took $54  billion in actions to address that problem (for example, it withdrew funds from reserves, shifted costs, reduced spending, and increased revenues).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

A Review of Caltrans’ Vehicle Insurance Costs

Dec 5, 2017 - California law currently sets no limit on the amount of money for which the state can be held liable for vehicle collisions (though it does prohibit paying for punitive damages). California ’s law on liability limits differs from many other states, with a recent study finding that at least two ‑thirds of all states maintain liability limits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3721

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - The reason for the reduction is the recent voter approval of Proposition  35 (2024), which requires the state to spend less MCO tax money on offsetting General Fund spending and more money on provider rate increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - Eventually, the administration intends for the Climate Catalyst lending program to be self ‑sustaining from fees and interest earnings. Two Ballot ‑Related Proposals. The Governor ’s budget includes two ballot ‑related proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - The budget includes $1.3  million from the General Fund for the incremental preliminary plans and working drawing phases of the Sawtooth Ridge radio communication tower and associated support infrastructure as part of the CHPERS project.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

Road Charge Pilot Program Update

Sep 15, 2016 - By August 2016, Caltrans enrolled 5,000 vehicles from individuals who volunteered to participate in the pilot program. Most of the enrolled vehicles (91  percent) are privately owned, while the remainder of the vehicles are commercial, out of state, governmental, or from tribal lands.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3499