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

Feb 23, 2026 - DOF then modifies these estimates based on updated data as part of the May Revision. Some Provisions in Proposition  36 (2024) Reduce the State Savings Attributable to Proposition  47. Proposition  36, approved by the voters in November 2024, increased punishment for various drug and theft crimes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5108

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - (CJIS separately receives millions of dollars annually from several fund sources to maintain and update various databases needed to support BOF ’s activities.) Five Firearm or Ammunition-Related Special Funds Support BOF Workload.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

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

Feb 23, 2026 - (For  more on the medical Receiver, please see Overview and Update on the Prison Receivership .) Receiver Has Greater Authority Than Special Master. The establishment of the mental health Receivership led to the dissolution of the Special Master.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - This project is currently in the middle of pre ‑construction activities, which has resulted in an updated cost estimate of $965   million —double the original estimate. In combination, as shown in Figure  3 , it makes it likely that at least $21  billion could be needed to complete the list of 80 projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113