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 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

What Threat Does Sea-Level Rise Pose to California?

Aug 10, 2020 - Moreover, a recent scientific study by USGS researchers predicted that under scenarios of three feet to six feet of SLR, up to two‑thirds of Southern California beaches may become completely eroded by 2100.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4261

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

Cap-and-Invest: November 2025 Auction Update and 2026-27 Budget Context

Dec 9, 2025 - Revenues May Not Be Sufficient to Fully Support Statutory Allocations and Legislative Intent for 2026-27 … As illustrated in Figure  1, cap-and-invest auction revenues have varied across months and years, and multiple influencing factors make them difficult to predict.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5096

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: Cap-and-Invest Expenditure Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - Assessment Administration’s Revenue Estimates Appear Reasonable, but GGRF Revenues Remain Difficult to Predict. Based on currently available information, DOF’s 2026‑27 GGRF revenue forecast appears reasonable.However, GGRF revenues are inherently somewhat unpredictable.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5114

The 2024-25 Budget: Sustainable Funding for the Department of Pesticide Regulation

Mar 5, 2024 - For instance, a single tax rate is easier for the state to administer and offers a more predictable revenue stream. It  also is simpler and more predictable for the entities that pay the tax. A flat increase also aligns with the recommendations in the independent contractor ’s report.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4873

Preparing for Rising Seas: How the State Can Help Support Local Coastal Adaptation Efforts

Dec 10, 2019 - Because it forecasts the potential interactions of these multiple events and impacts, this tool —which USGS has already completed for most of the state —allows for more detailed local predictions of future coastal flooding than models which only predict SLR.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4121