The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - Much of the funding is to be awarded through competitive grants to eligible applicants includi ng local agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and utilities. Remaining funding will support state ‑led activities, such as deferred maintenance and wildfire resilience activities at state parks and projects at the Salton Sea.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5115

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

Mar 18, 2026 - SWRCB must notify the public of proposed changes, hold public hearings, and consider and respond to written comments. The board also may hold workshops or informal meetings to gather input. Additionally, state policy (via executive orders and CEQA) directs agencies —including SWRCB —to consult with native tribes when decisions, such as updates to the Bay ‑Delta Plan, may affect tribal interests.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

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

Mar 19, 2026 - If the Legislature decides its budget framework cannot accommodate all of the new proposed spending, it could revise existi ng statutory requirements to downscale LCI ’s responsibilities and corresponding resource needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167