Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy Programs [Publication Details]

Dec 19, 2012 - In general, the comprehensive strategy should specify: (1) the state’s energy efficiency and alternative energy goals, (2) how programs should fit together to achieve the state’s goals, and (3) how program effectiveness will be measured.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2677

California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Oct 24, 2023 - How Does Cap-And-Trade Fit in With Other State Efforts to Reduce GHGs? As noted, the cap-and-trade program is just one of a collection of activities the state is undertaking to meet its GHG reduction goals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4811

The 2026-27 Budget: Framework for Approaching the Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture Budget

Feb 10, 2026 - The Legislature could consider whether the proposed uses of these funds represent its highest priorities or if it would prefer to reallocate them to other priorities that fit within the legally allowable  uses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

What Can We Learn From How the State Responded to the Last Major Drought?

May 13, 2021 - Because of Its Flexibility, General Fund Usually Best Fit for Emergency Response Activities. While bonds were the largest source of state funds for drought ‑response activities between 2013 ‑14 and 2016 ‑17, most of that funding was used for longer ‑term water supply projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4429

New Infrastructure Legislation: Summary and Issues for Legislative Oversight

Aug 8, 2023 - These provisions generally fit into the three categories discussed below. Figure 1 Key Oversight ‑Related Components of Infrastructure Package CEQA: Judicial Streamlining and Record of Proceedings —Chapter 60 of 2023 (SB 149, Caballero) Legislative Review of Decision ‑Making After the Governor makes a determination regarding a project ’s eligibility for streamlined CEQA judicial review, the determination is provided to JLBC for review and concurrence or nonconcurrence.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4785

The 2017-18 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 15, 2017 - Consequently, it is unclear what role, if any, the Legislature will have in directing these funds to meet its priorities or, more generally, how the funded programs will fit into the state ’s broader ZEV and air quality strategies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3558

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor's Wildfire-Related Proposals

Feb 21, 2020 - Recognizing that even though there is no clear best fit, the Legislature could task an existing state entity with responsibilities related to wildfire risk reduction or governmental planning (such as the Wildfire Safety Advisory Board or Office of Planning and Research) with the development of a statewide strategic wildfire plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4172

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

Feb 21, 2023 - They generally qualify for voluntary placement in camps if CDCR has determine d they (1)  can be safely housed in a low ‑security environment, (2)  can work outside a secure perimeter under relatively low supervision, and (3)  are medically fit for conservation camp work.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4693

Living Under Smoky Skies—Understanding the Challenges Posed by Wildfire Smoke in California

Nov 14, 2022 - However, the real ‑world effectiveness of these masks varies greatly depending on their quality and fit. Barriers Exist for Implementing Smoke Mitigations. The approaches discussed above rely on people taking individual steps to protect themselves from smoke, but such actions may not always be possible.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4644

The 2018-19 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 14, 2018 - Inmates qualify for camps if CDCR has determined they ( 1)  c an be safely housed in a low ‑security environment, ( 2)  c an work outside a secure perimeter under relatively low supervision, and ( 3)  a re medically fit for conservation camp work.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3747