Major Higher Education Budget Developments [EdBudget]

Jul 28, 2026 - . — Places a housing bond on the November 2026 ballot that includes $350 million for new affordable student housing projects. (The funds would be split evenly among CSU and UC.) Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1105

New Higher Education Reporting Requirements [EdBudget]

Jul 28, 2026 - New Higher Education Reporting Requirements [EdBudget] Student housing and data collection at UC/CSU/CCCd TBL Rapid rehousing, basic needs, and student mental health services at UC and CSUg TBL February 1 each year   a BBL refers to budget bill language contained in the 2026-27 Budget Act, as enacted by Chapter 19 of 2026 (AB 109, Gabriel) and amended by Chapter 21 of 2026 (SB 111, Laird).
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1104

Financial Aid Award Coverage [EdBudget]

Jul 10, 2026 - See "Financial Aid Award Amounts" for the size of each type of award. a Nontuition awards typically may cover any living cost, including housing, food, transportation, books, and supplies. b May cover tuition costs if a student does not receive one of the tuition awards in the above category.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1121

The 2011 Realignment of Adult Felony Populations: Results and Key Takeaways

Jun 30, 2026 - Over this period, the state constructed 22 new prisons, as well as additional housing at some of its 12 pre‑existing prisons—more than doubling the design capacity of the prison system. (Design capacity generally refers to the number of beds the state prison system would operate if it housed only one person per cell and did not use temporary beds, such as housing people in gyms.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5191

The 2026-27 Budget: Permanent Business Credit Limitation [EconTax Blog]

May 18, 2026 - These credits are generally intended to encourage behavior that generates economic or social benefits beyond those accruing to the taxpayer, such as research and development (R &D), low-income housing, and job creation.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/860

The 2026-27 Budget: Permanent Business Credit Limitation [EconTax Blog]

May 18, 2026 - These credits are generally intended to encourage behavior that generates economic or social benefits beyond those accruing to the taxpayer, such as research and development (R &D), low-income housing, and job creation.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/860

The 2026-27 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor's May Revision

May 18, 2026 - APS = Adult Protective Services; CDTFA = California Department of Tax and Fee Administration; CSAC = California Student Aid Commission; DOJ  =  Department of Justice; HBEX = California Health Benefit Exchange; HCD = Department of Housing and Community Development; IHSS = In ‑Home Supportive Services; and UIS = unsatisfactory immigration status Appendix 2, Figure 3 General Fund Spending Solutions (Reversions) Proposed in the 2026 ‑27 May Revision (In Millions)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5187/2

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

Mar 19, 2026 - LCI houses SGC, which coordinates work across various state departments and agencies and disburses grants to address statewide climate and land use issues such as extreme heat and sustainable communities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167

The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - In either case, it would likely want separate appointments for the Assembly and Senate so that each house could choose a board member to represent its interests. Conclusion State Governance Is Ripe for Reform.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - The other $87  million was for the construction phase of a previously approved student housing project. This EdBudget table lists all of the Proposition 2 projects funded in 2025-26. Districts Have Submitted Many New Project Proposals for 2026-27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159