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

Feb 10, 2026 - Reject Proposals That Fail to Meet This High Bar Consider Modifying Proposals to Reduce Pressure on the General Fund Explore options for alternative funding sources. Consider funding priority proposals at a lower level.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

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

Mar 2, 2026 - Rather, these amendments could potentially increase permitting efficiency, reduce water boards ’ workload, and provide water boards with more robust enforcement options. Still, such statutory amendments would have some trade-offs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5144

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

Feb 24, 2026 - For example, the Legislature has the option of using monies from GGRF flexibly to support any purpose. As such, GGRF could be thought of akin to the General Fund and therefore should similarly be targeted for the state’s highest priorities (whether within the environmental sector or other policy areas).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140