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

Feb 24, 2026 - In recent years, the federal government has offered financial incentives to encourage ZEV purchases. Most recently, the federal Inflation Reduction Act included a tax credit of up to $7,500 per vehicle for the purchase of new light ‑duty ZEVs and up to $4,000 per vehicle for the purchase of used light ‑duty ZEVs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140

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

Mar 18, 2026 - The purpose of this report is two ‑fold: (1)  to provide background for the Legislature on the Bay ‑Delta watershed, the Bay ‑Delta Plan, and the VAs, and (2)  to offer suggestions for how the Legislature can help ensure the state achieves its goals for the Bay ‑Delta watershed as laid out in the proposed updates to the plan.
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 - While other proposals also might warrant consideration because they offer longer ‑term or protective health and safety benefits, they may not require immediate funding in the context of current budgetary constraints.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

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

Mar 2, 2026 - Such amendments offer the potential for the state to increase the efficiency of the permitting and enforcement processes. The Legislature could consider making amendments through the budget trailer bill process or through the policy committee process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5144

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

Feb 24, 2026 - The federal government also currently offers a tax credit of up to $1 per gallon for SAF that meets certain  requirements. The above policies work together to create a “stack ” of incentives for SAF production.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5139