The 2026-27 Budget: Cap-and-Invest Expenditure Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - We note that the language of S B  840 indicates that the methodology applies to “moneys in the fund ” and thus does not clearly limit it exclusively to auction revenues. However, the administration indicates that the intent of S B   840 was to apply the methodology only to auction revenues, consistent with historical practice.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5114

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

Feb 24, 2026 - However, the state already has overarching programs —such as cap ‑and ‑invest and LCFS —that are aimed at helping ensure that the state continues to make progress decarbonizing and shifting to cleaner transportation fuels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140

The 2026-27 Budget: California Public Utilities Commission’s Implementation of AB 1207

Feb 10, 2026 - In our view, making significant changes to the basic structure of the credit on a regular or ongoing basis is problematic. This is because frequent changes to the approach could increase customer confusion and make bills more unpredictable.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5120

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

Feb 24, 2026 - For example, supporting more costly approaches could make sense if they help bring new, transformative technologies into the marketplace that substantially bring down long ‑term costs or achieve other societal benefits (such as reducing local air pollution).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5139

The 2026-27 Budget: Framework for Approaching the Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture Budget

Feb 10, 2026 - The  Legislature could consider making complementary changes to statute to make the state program more efficient. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire): Fixed ‑Wing Aircraft Mechanic and Pilot Contract Increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

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

Mar 2, 2026 - The Legislature could consider making amendments through the budget trailer bill process or through the policy committee process. However, using the policy process likely would allow for more in-depth consideration of the benefits and trade-offs of each change.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5144

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - Absent such guidance, the Legislature is essentially deferring to the administr ation to make spending decisions. While none of the administration ’s proposed activities raised specific concerns for us through our review, approving or modifying these proposals represents the Legislature ’s opportunity to confirm and express its intent and priorities —which could differ from what the Governor is proposing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5115

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

Mar 18, 2026 - SWRCB is making updates because the plan has not adequately protected fish and wildlife, including several species of threatened and endangered native fish. Proposed Sacramento/Delta Updates Incorporate Voluntary Agreements (VAs).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163