The 2019-20 Budget: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 14, 2019 - Environmental Protection Agency and a federally required 20  p ercent state match (usually from bond funds). The federal and state funds are then used to provide financial assistance for eligible projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3933

The 2018-19 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 14, 2018 - Specifically, we find that the proposal ( 1)  i s not evidence based; ( 2)  w ould not target high ‑risk, high ‑need individuals; ( 3)  w ould be unlikely to lead to employment for participants; ( 4)  w ould likely not be cost ‑effective; and ( 5)  i ncludes resources that are not fully justified.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3747

Expanding Access to Safe and Affordable Drinking Water in California—A Status Update

Nov 10, 2020 - In particular, emerging issues the Legislature may want to monitor include ( 1)  w hether continued groundwater pumping practices will place additional water systems at risk of failing, and the degree to which implementation of the state ’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act will —or will not —mitigate these risks; ( 2)  w hether emerging drought conditions
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4294

Evaluating California's Pursuit of Zero Net Energy State Buildings

Nov 14, 2017 - With regard to renewables, the analysis should compare solar PV (both state ‑owned and third party ‑owned ) w ith options for purchasing utility ‑provided renewable and conventional electricity. Identify Major Assumptions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3711

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive

Feb 24, 2026 - While the proposal attempts to magnify the potential effect of incentives by requiring manufacturers to provide a dollar ‑for ‑dollar match, the incentive amount likely still would be relatively small.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - On an annual basis, the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) must report information about projects ’ objectives; status; anticipated outcomes; expected public benefits; and other basic information such as location, cost, and matching funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5115

The 2025-26 Budget: May Revision Trailer Bill Proposals on the Delta Conveyance Project and Water Quality Control Plans

May 27, 2025 - Understanding the impact of each individual change, how they interact, and the range of possible outcomes w ill be important. Our recommendation to defer action on this proposal reflects our view that the Legislature should have sufficient time to fully consider both the broader project and the proposal ’s specific provisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5053

Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions

Dec 1, 2016 - Once the concrete has set, a perforated casing (called a liner) is placed at the bottom of the w ellbore in the oil or natural gas reservoir to allow the oil or natural gas to enter the well and be pumped up to the surface.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3513

The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Proposals

Mar 19, 2026 - For example, the proposal to provide $219,000 in 2026-27 and 2027-28 to update CEQA exemption guidance for sustainable transportation projects pursuant to Chapter  742 of 2025 (SB  71, Wiener) matches the estimates from the Assembly Appropriations Committee analysis published when the legislation passed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167

The 2022-23 Budget: Oil Well Abandonment and Remediation

Jan 31, 2022 - Matching Funds for Federal Funding. Some of the federal funds are expected to require a state match. Specifically, under the current federal guidelines, states must provide matching funds to secure up to $30  million in performance grants.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4508