The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - The MVA has been experiencing a structural imbalance for many years, with expenditures consistently outpacing revenues. The state has been able to delay the account ’s insolvency through various budget adjustments, policy changes, and temporary transfers from other special funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - We suggest the Legislature take heed of these risks and avoid putting too much stock in the recent revenue rebound until it is accompanied by clear improvements in California ’s broader economy. Governor ’s Use of Reserves Remains Reasonable.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Reauthorization of AB 8 Vehicle Fees

Feb 24, 2023 - The Legislature could require the program to further prioritize these communities, such as by adding a focus on multiunit dwellings, given that existing chargers are more heavily located in affluent areas.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

DMV Shift to Online Services Due to COVID-19

Oct 16, 2020 - The department plans to continue adding more transactions to the VFO in the next several months. California is among many states that are trying to leverage online services due to COVID‑19. At least 31 states and the District of Columbia have rolled out different policies and programs aimed at encouraging greater use of online services and expanding the number of services offered online.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4283

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Many existing buildings and infrastructure will need to be modified in order to avoid serious damage from climate change impacts. For instance, due to warmer average temperatures and more frequent heatwaves, school facilities in historically temperate regions may need to consider remodeling playgrounds with more heat ‑resistant materials and shade structures, or adding air conditioning systems.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2020-21 Budget: Transportation

Feb 10, 2020 - However, more pedestrian and bicyclists might be involved in fatal collisions for many reasons. For example, there may be more pede strians on the SHS as a result of the growing number of homeless camps near highways.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4149

California's Transportation System

Jun 7, 2018 - In recent years, the state has not added much highway capacity to address congestion, as research suggests this approach only works temporarily because it ultimately attracts more drivers. Instead, the state has tried alternatives, such as creating fee ‑based express lanes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3860

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - If litter abatement is an issue of high legislative priority, the Legislature could consider directing this funding to support state‑level activities, such as for Caltrans’ ongoing litter abatement activities on state highways, although that too would face a number of competing priorities and likely would necessitate making modifications to other existing spending commitments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Fund Shift for CHP and DMV Capital Projects

Feb 27, 2023 - Specifically, one justification for using bonds to spread the costs of capital projects out over time is that these projects are expected to provide services over many years. Also, bonds can be an important tool if insufficient funding is available to pay for the up‑front costs of high‑priority projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4710

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Budget Solutions in Transportation Programs

Feb 13, 2023 - In several cases, we find the Governor ’s proposals to be reasonable, but so too would alternative decisions the Legislature could make instead of or in addition to the Governor ’s  selections. Use Spring Budget Process to Identify Additional Potential Budget Solutions in Transportation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4676