The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CAC = California Arts Council; CalVet = California Department of Veterans Affairs; CDE = California Department of Education; CDFA = California Department of Food and Agriculture; CDI = California Department of Insurance; CDT = California Department of Technology; SOC = Security Operations Center; IT = information technology; CMD = California Military Department; CPUC = California
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/6

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 10, 2022 - California Cultural and Art Installation in Parks Program. The budget provides $25  million one time from the General Fund for Parks to partner with nonprofit and other organizations to provide grants to artists to support art in state and local parks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4633

Evaluating California's Pursuit of Zero Net Energy State Buildings

Nov 14, 2017 - For example, certain energy efficiency components might cost more individually, but may allow for smaller heating and cooling systems. In our view, the required cost ‑benefit analyses should, at minimum: Evaluate Life Cycle Costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3711

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Residential Electricity Rates in California

Jan 7, 2025 - Typically, electricity use is highest in the evenings when household members return home from work and use electric appliances, particularly during summer months when many households seek to keep their homes cool.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4950

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - For  instance, while current state regulations require that landlords provide their tenants with heating facilities to maintain a minimum temperature of 70 degrees, there is no comparable requirement for cooling mechanisms to avoid exceeding any maximum threshold, meaning renters could be at greater risk during periods of extreme heat.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

A Framework for Evaluating State-Level Green Stimulus Proposals

Jan 5, 2021 - Being more specific about intended climate adaptation outcomes would include establishing explicit objectives to be accomplished by established deadlines —such as acres of coastal wetlands to be restored to mitigate flooding or percent of asphalt streets to be converted to “cool ” pavements to reduce heat.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4308

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - There are several signals that the economy may be cooling. For example, housing markets have been stagnant, job growth is down, and trade activity is slowing. This does not necessarily mean a broader economic slowdown is imminent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 16, 2023 - . $12  million for museums, including the Museum of Latin American Art ($10  million) and the Museum of Tolerance ($2  million), both located in Los Angeles. $10  million for the Ocean Protection Council to support the creation of an Intertidal Biodiversity Deoxyribonucleic Acid Barcode library. $7  million to support the creation of a Dolores Huerta Peace and Justice Cultural Center in Bakersfield. $2  million for the Women's 20 th Century Club located in Los Angeles.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4807

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 18, 2021 - This will fund a feasibility study for a state of the art Wildlife Health Laboratory to address and care for wildlife, including animal holding and care facilities and research space. Future funding would be needed to build the facility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4463