The 2018-19 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 2, 2018 - Driver License and Identification (ID) Card Processing. The 2018 ‑ 19 b udget includes $ 351  m illion for DMV to process driver licenses and ID cards. This is an increase of $ 21  m illion from the 2017 ‑ 18 l evel due to workload related to the issuance of new driver licenses and ID cards that
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The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 17, 2019 - Implements Improvements to Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) REAL ID Workload and Operations. The budget includes $ 260  m illion from the Motor Vehicle Account for DMV to process driver licenses and ID cards that comply with federal standards —commonly referred to as “REAL IDs ” —and to implement various operational improvements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4083

The 2026-27 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - The 2026-27 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook Executive Summary Not Safe to Bet Artificial Intelligence ( AI) Fueled Exuberance Is Sustainable. Both the California and U.S. economies currently face significant headwinds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5091

The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 12, 2026 - That said, recent budgets have set the SFEU bet ween $3.5  billion and $4.5  billion, so the Governor ’s budget proposal to set the balance to $4.5  billion is generally in line with recent policy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101

The 2017-18 Budget: California Spending Plan

Oct 18, 2017 - Driver License and Identification Card Federal Compliance. The budget provides an increase of $23  million and 218  positions in 2017 ‑18 (and $46.6  million and 550  positions in 2018 ‑19) for the issuance of new driver licenses and identification cards that comply with federal standards for identity verification and security features.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3694/10

Cal Facts: 2016

Dec 5, 2016 - Other professionals licensed by the state include commercial drivers, insurance agents, cosmetologists, teachers, and security guards. Nationally, the percent of the workforce licensed by state and local governments is estimated to have increased from less than 5 percent in the early 1950s to 25 percent in 2008.
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The 2018-19 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 2, 2018 - This means that adult applicants will continue the standard practice of providing a photo ID to initiate the application and eligibility determination process. The 2018 ‑19 spending plan provides $2. 4  m illion to decommission SFIS.
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The 2018-19 Budget: Initial Comments on the May Revision

May 12, 2018 - The largest item in this area is $139  million in ongoing funding to pay for increased correctional officer and parole agent compensation resulting from a new labor agreement with the California Correctional Peace Officers ’ Association.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3832

The 2018-19 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 2, 2018 - Specifically, the funds are allocated to districts based on the count of students who ( 1)  d id not meet achievement standards based on the latest results of statewide assessments of reading and math and ( 2)  a re not foster youth, low ‑income students, English learners, or students with disabilities.
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