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

Feb 10, 2026 - Funding Proposals From State Operations Has Implications for Money Left Available for Other Tiers. Under the administration ’s interpretation of the S B  840 methodology (which would be codified in the proposed budget trailer legislation), activities that are funded as part of GGRF state operations are prioritized above nearly all other programs and activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5114

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

Feb 24, 2026 - The regions need to make substantial reductions in criteria pollutants from all sources —specifically , nitrous oxides (NOx) and fine particulate matter —to meet federal air quality standards. Administration Set Ambitious ZEV Goals, Which Federal Actions Have Called Into Question.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140

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

Feb 10, 2026 - Moreover, we note that this specific request is proposed to be funded from the state operations category of GGRF. We suggest the Legislature be particularly cautious about making new commitments from this funding source, as it leaves less funding for GGRF expenditures, including statutorily identified programs and providing General Fund relief.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5120

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

Feb 10, 2026 - For example, this could mean shifting some funding from forest resilience activities to defensible space maintenance and home hardening improvements. It could also mean targeting funding for the most vulnerable communities facing high wildfire risk that may not be able to imp rove their resilience without state assistance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

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

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5144

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

Feb 24, 2026 - We acknowledge that reasons might exist to deviate from this general principle under certain circumstances. 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: Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Proposals

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Elimination of State Environmental Positions

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5124

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