The 2026-27 Budget: Permitting Support at the State Water Resources Control Board

Mar 2, 2026 - Moreover, even if statute were to be amended to make regulatory processes more efficient (as we discuss next), these positio ns likely still will be needed, at least in the near term. Approving and implementing any statutory amendments could take some time, and the water boards must be adequately staffed to handle the increase in workload under current law in the meantime.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5144

Administration’s Cap-and-Trade Report Provides New Information, Raises Issues For Consideration

Apr 15, 2016 - Alternatively, if the current legal requirement to spend auction revenue on GHG reduction activities remains in place, the Legislature might want to consider targeting spending in ways that achieve its highest priorities most effectively, such as by: (1) funding activities that facilitate cost-effective reductions and that are missed by existing regulatio ns, (2) prioritizing co-benefits, and/or (3) offsetting other state spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3445

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

Feb 21, 2023 - For these reaso ns, we do not find a compelling need for the requested staff. Some Funding for Temporary Training Needs Warranted, but Specific Costs Not Yet Clear. CalFire also requests funding to support various costs associated with leasing and operating two temporary facilities until the new training center is constructed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4693

The Salton Sea: A Status Update

Aug 29, 2018 - It would also prevent existing pupfish populations from moving back and forth between habitat areas as conditio ns change. Both of these impacts could reduce the species ’ long ‑term chance of survival.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3879

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

Feb 21, 2020 - Emergency Operatio ns and Critical Supp ort. $20.4  million (General Fund) and 54.5 positions in 2016 ‑17 to support a variety of activities across OES. Includes $10  million (one time) to provide additional fire engines to local fire departments, as well as ongoing funding for various activities, such as disaster coordination, fire ‑related staffing, and information technology.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4172