The 2023-24 Budget: Sexual Assault Evidence Kits Testing Mandate

Feb 27, 2023 - State Law Increased Testing Time Frame Requirements. Chapter  588 of 2019 (SB  22, Leyva) made the time frames discussed above a requirement on state and local agencies —rather than just a strong encouragement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4714

Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details]

Jan 26, 2010 - Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details] Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility Format: HTML Description: In his January budget, the Governor proposed a state constitutional amendment that would require reductions in spending on state corrections, with corresponding increases in spending for public universities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2186

The 2023-24 Budget: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 16, 2023 - To the extent that complete data or analysis will not be avail able in time to inform spring budget hearings, the administration should report on the steps and time line necessary to complete it. Determine Near ‑Term Capacity Reduction Target.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4686

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 19, 2025 - Delaying this change to 2026 ‑27 provides time for the implementation of a new funding structure and to allow agencies to adapt to the new funding framework. Require Nonlocal Users of Forensic Services to Partially Support BFS Beginning in 2026 ‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4972

The 2024-25 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 22, 2024 - Figure 8 Proposed Level of Ongoing Funding for CDCR COVID ‑19 Response Statewide testing
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4852

The 2017-18 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 14, 2017 - Investing one-time resources to recruit, test, and train additional qualified court interpreters could help expand their availability in trial courts, while still ensuring that services are delivered competently and consistently across the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3557

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Justice Proposals

Feb 11, 2022 - In contrast, counties and cities that use their own resources to support their labs —or those that decide they want to pay a private laboratory for testing —have greater incentive to carefully prioritize what evidence should be tested and how quickly it should be done.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4527

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

Oct 24, 2025 - These proposals include: $23.1  million one time for the construction of Americans With Disabilities Act accessibility improvements at various prisons. $19.8  million in 2025-26 and ongoing to establish a replacement cycle for the department ’s public safety radio communications equipment. $12.8  million one time for COVID-19 response and mitigation-related activities, such as testing and overtime for staff.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5085

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - This would allow time for schools to ramp up testing capabilities an d address other implementation issues with a smaller group of students and staff. Alternatively, the Legislature could direct resources to expanding statewide testing capacity and infrastructure that would allow schools to more easily access routine testing as a way to support school reopening.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

The 2023-24 Budget: Increased Federal Authority For State Crisis Intervention Program

Feb 22, 2023 - The Legislature could consider using the funding to test new programs or activities, in order to determine their cost-effectiveness and whether they merit consideration for state funding in the future.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4697