The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Proposals

Mar 19, 2026 - Existing Positions Supported by Limited-Term Funding. LCI reports that it currently is supporting some of its administrative staff functions using a share of the funding it received for limited-term activities and grants.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167

The Bay-Delta Plan and Voluntary Agreements: Ensuring Effective Legislative Oversight

Mar 18, 2026 - We conclude with suggestions to support effective legislative oversight of the plan ’s  implementation. Bay‑Delta Background In the section that follows, we describe the critical role of the Bay ‑Delta watershed in supplying water for people and farms and in supporting ecosystems for many species of fish and wildlife.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive

Feb 24, 2026 - Despite the loss of federal funds, the state still supports various programs to subsidize the purchase of ZEVs. For example, in recent years, the state has supported the Driving Clean Assistance and regional Clean Cars 4 All (CC4All) programs through periodic budget appropriations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Elimination of State Environmental Positions

Feb 17, 2026 - Of these, a majority —about 216 —receive special fund support, while about 133 receive General Fund support. If all of these positions ultimately are eliminated —as the Governor proposes —they would generate $19  million in General Fund savings and $25  million in special fund savings.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5124

The 2026-27 Budget: Framework for Approaching the Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture Budget

Feb 10, 2026 - In addition, replacing General Fund support with fee‑supported special funds could reduce flexibility and introduce specific statutory or programmatic conditions, potentially requiring changes to the scope or mix of which proposed activities could be implemented.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

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

Feb 24, 2026 - Diesel excise tax revenues support state and local transportation activities. These include (1)  support for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and its highway maintenance and rehabilitation programs, (2)  direct suballocations to cities and counties for local streets and roads, and (3)  competitive infrastructure grants on freight corridors through the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5139

The 2026-27 Budget: Cap-and-Invest Expenditure Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - This could include helping to support existing core services currently paid for by the General Fund. We note that, given the legal flexibility of GGRF, its funds could be used not only to support existing core environmental‑related activities—such as parks and fire protection—but also other activities, such as in the areas of health and human services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5114

The 2026-27 Budget: Permitting Support at the State Water Resources Control Board [Publication Details]

Mar 2, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Permitting Support at the State Water Resources Control Board [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5144

The 2026-27 Budget: Permitting Support at the State Water Resources Control Board

Mar 2, 2026 - In addition to staffing support, the budget provided $1.1  million (also from the Waste Discharge Permit Fund) in one-time contracting funds for SWRCB to begin design of an electronic application and information technology management system to support this work.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5144

The 2026-27 Budget: California Public Utilities Commission’s Implementation of AB 1207

Feb 10, 2026 - Given that the exact level of ongoing resources that will be required is uncertain until the work is underway, supporting whatever activities the Legislature elects to fund on a limited-term basis would allow for time to ascertain what level of ongoing support might be needed in the future.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5120