The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan [Publication Details]

Feb 10, 2026 - This publication assesses the Governor’s proposed 2026-27 spending plan for Proposition 4, the $10 billion climate bond approved by voters in November 2024.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5115

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - Biodiversity and Nature ‑Based Climate  Solutions. Clean Energy. Park Creation and Outdoor Access. Extreme Heat Mitigation. Background Proposition   4 Authorizes $10   Billion in General Obligation Bonds for Climate ‑Related Activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5115

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

Feb 24, 2026 - This can be done by replacing conventional, petroleum ‑based jet fuel with non ‑petroleum ‑based alternatives known as SAF. SAF can be made from a variety of plant and animal ‑based feedstocks —such as distillers corn oil (a  byproduct of the production of corn ethanol), used cooking oil, and animal tallow —as well as some alternative processes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5139

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

Feb 10, 2026 - (A volumetric rebate would be based on the amount of electricity used.) CPUC then envisions implementing a new credit structure based on the results of its assessments. As CPUC expects this new structure is likely to include credits that vary in size across different customer segments, it proposes to provide additional outreach —beyond typical efforts already conducted by the IOUs —to communicate its new, more complex and segmented approach to the public.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5120

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

Mar 18, 2026 - Chief among them was the board ’s willingness to wait for a viable VA proposal from water agencies, state and federal agencies, and environmental groups based on the rationale that a collaboratively negotiated solution could reduce legal risk and foster broader support and compliance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

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

Feb 10, 2026 - It states that failure to receive the anticipated funds could jeopardize local transit agencies’ ability to draw down significant federal funding, and that agencies have entered into construction contracts based on state commitments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5114

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

Feb 17, 2026 - In its letter to the administration, JLBC cited the various criteria upon which it based its review, which aimed to ascertain the potential negative impacts that eliminating these positions might have on a department’s ability to implement key priorities.
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 - Based on our assessment, we find evidence that a number of the Governor ’s proposals address issues where additional resources might be needed to avoid higher future costs and/or serious harm. Some examples include the following.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

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

Feb 24, 2026 - According to the administration, the incentives would be provided on a first ‑come, first ‑serve basis and would not be restricted based on household income. The program is proposed to include various limitations, however.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140

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

Mar 2, 2026 - We recomme nd approving the proposal, which appears justified based on workload data. We suggest the Legislature also consider adopting certain statutory amendments to increase the efficiency of this permitting work and provide SWRCB with improved enforcement tools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5144