The 2022-23 Budget: Wildfire Response Proposals

Jan 28, 2022 - Finally, given the amount of proposed funding, it will be particularly important to ensure that the mix of proposals represents the best mix of resources to improve the state ’s ability to respond cost ‑effectively.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4504

The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Proposal

Feb 24, 2026 - The program is supported by state and federal funds and receives around $540   million annually —meaning this proposal would result in a reduction of about 9   percent each year. Overall, these reductions would result in fewer state and local transportation projects being funded each year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5139

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Transportation

Dec 21, 2018 - EPA, and NHTSA estimated that the existing emission standards will reduce lifetime GHG emissions from all model year 2021 t hrough 2025 vehicles sold in the nation by about 100  m illion metric tons per model year ( 540  m illion metric tons total).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3912

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

Feb 21, 2020 - Each of these challenges contributes to making it less likely that the best strategies for reducing wildfire risks are implemented. Potential for Inefficient Allocation of Resources and Broader Consequences.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4172

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

May 17, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision $1,137 $465 Note: This reflects our best understanding as of May 15, 2021; however, we are still receiving information from the administration about these proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/2

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

May 17, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision $2,099 $510 Note: This reflects our best understanding as of May 15, 2021; however, we are still receiving information from the administration about these proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/5

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

May 17, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision $ 2,990 $217 Note: This reflects our best understanding as of May 15, 2021; however, we are still receiving information from the administration about these proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/6

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

May 17, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision $7,246.0 $157.1 Note: This reflects our best understanding as of May 15, 2021; however, we are still receiving information from the administration about these proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Cap-and-Trade Reauthorization

May 7, 2025 - In general, the best way to do so would be to fund GHG ‑reduction activities that are outside of the capped sectors, such as related to natural and working lands and landfills. This is because the cap does not otherwise limit emissions from these  sources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5042

The 2023-24 Budget: Improving Legislative Oversight of CalFire’s Emergency Fire Protection Budget

May 1, 2023 - Adopted Budget Amount Should Reflect Best Estimate of Expenditures. The budget, as passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor, should represent a realistic estimate or “best guess ” of the expected costs of wildfire protection in the relevant fiscal year, both from the General Fund and funded through reimbursements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4765