Framework For Cap-And-Trade Investment Plan Needs Further Development

Sep 22, 2015 - In our view, the investment plan process is an appropriate venue to have a high-level discussion of how auction proceeds should be spent —not just were the money could be spent. The science is complicated and constantly being updated.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3298

Overview of New Updates to the Cap-and-Invest Program

Dec 9, 2025 - The Legislature can use oversight hearings to provide a venue to follow up on areas of concern identified by the Climate Bureau or CARB ’s reporting, gather key information, monitor the state ’s progress towards meeting legislative goals, identify lessons learned, and determine whether additional legislative intervention might be merited.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5097

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Energy Policy Changes

Mar 10, 2023 - The Legislature will want to consider the most appropriate venue for discussing and deliberating these proposed changes. For example, the Legislature could consider these proposals through the policy process, rather than as part of the budget process .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4735

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

Improving Outcomes for California Conservation Corpsmembers

Feb 9, 2018 - For each professional training program, the department could measure the number of corpsmembers who ( 1)  s uccessfully complete the training and earn the relevant certification, ( 2)  f ind post ‑service employment in the areas of their CCC training, and ( 3)  e arn post ‑service income.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3742

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

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - In late 2020 and early 2021, the federal government created two new grant programs, the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), to provide additional fiscal relief to businesses that were especially impacted by the pandemic.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492