The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - (The reimbursement authority would allow the state to accept payment from Orange County for its portion of the project costs as this is a shared facility.) This project generally addresses fire and egress safety issues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

The 2026-27 Budget: Estimated State Savings From Proposition 47

Feb 23, 2026 - Some of these changes allow people who possess drugs or steal property worth $950 or less to be charged with felonies instead of misdemeanors in particular circumstances, such as if they have certain prior convictions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5108

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - These factors, combined with our recommendation above to waive the need to obtain California licensure, would likely increase the pool of potential staff who could work at CDCR to provide mental health services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - With the addition of 50 more medical assistants in 2027 ‑28, this increases to $9.2  million before declining to $8.9  million in 2028 ‑29 and  ongoing. $3.5  million for ten supervisory staff in 2026 ‑27 (who will help oversee the remote staff), six IT staff (who will set up and maintain equipment), two human resource staff (who will focus on mental health staff recruitment), and one manager (who will oversee the program).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - For example, BOF has enforcement teams who are primarily responsible for investigating the illegal purchase or possession of firearms and ammunition, as well as seizing them from people who are prohibited from owning or possessing them.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118