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

Mar 18, 2026 - By holding SWRCB accountable to the Bay ‑Delta Plan ’s objectives and shining a light on the successes, challenges, and unintended consequences of the VA program, the Legislature can help ensure the state achieves its environmental and water management goals for this important watershed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

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

Feb 10, 2026 - (We note that this change would not limit DTSC ’s current efforts to pursue potentially responsible parties for cost recovery —the primary mechanism that would, if successful, help reimburse General Fund loans and special fund expenditures for Exide residential cleanup.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116