The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - Figure 1 Governor ’s Proposed CHP Equipment and Operating Costs Augmentations (In Millions) Note: Numbers may not add up due to rounding. CHP = California Highway Patrol. Assessment Concerning MVA Condition Raises the Bar for Approving New Spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2025 - Senate Bill 840 adds new statutory language that modifies the annual continuous appropriations from GGRF for TIRCP and the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP). Starting in 2026-27, the legislation establishes fixed annual amounts of $400  million for TIRCP and $200  million for LCTOP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5077

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

Jan 13, 2025 - After 2025 ‑26, these proposals would add about $300 million in ongoing spending. Some of the largest spending augmentations proposed include: (1) $60  million to provide additional grants under the Cal Competes program; (2)  the intent to partially restore an ongoing reduction to the trial courts, which, if enacted, would cost $42  million ongoing; and (3)  the Governor ’s
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Reauthorization of AB 8 Vehicle Fees

Feb 24, 2023 - However, vehicle owners essentially already pay an additional fee to help mitigate pollution and reduce GHG emissions resulting from the cap ‑and ‑trade program, which adds about 22 cents to the cost of each gallon of gas.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2023 - …And Adds New Accountability and Reporting Requirements. The budget package includes various accountability and reporting requirements related to this transit funding. At the state level, CalSTA is required to develop and administer an accountability program for funding distribution.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4804

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2023 - Alternatively, the Legislature could add new out ‑year trigger reductions —in which spending triggers off under certain conditions —or by using other budget solutions, such as revenue increases or cost shifts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4662

Overview of the 2017 Transportation Funding Package

Jun 8, 2017 - Starting November 1, 2017, the transportation funding package adds a 12  cent per gallon base excise tax —bringing total base excise taxes to 30  cents per gallon. It also adjusts the rates for inflation starting in 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3688

The 2022-23 Budget: Transportation Infrastructure Package

Feb 15, 2022 - We recommend the Legislature add requirements —through budget trailer legislation —for program evaluations of any new transportation programs that are established and funded in the budget. For example, to the extent the Legislature approves funding for the proposed Highways to Boulevards Pilot Program and climate adaptation programs, it could require Caltrans to evaluate and report on the outcomes of each program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4536

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Certain homes—particularly older homes—may also need to add features such as air conditioning, modern insulation, and air filtration to mitigate the effects of extreme heat and outdoor wildfire smoke.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2018-19 Budget: Governor’s May Revision Proposal for Caltrans’ Capital Outlay Support Program

May 13, 2018 - Thus, the proposal assumes that Caltrans will add 782 new state staff by June 30, 2019. However, because the hiring is spread evenly throughout the year, this equals only 393 new state staff on a FTE basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3833