The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - This is especially critical given the multiyear deficits facing the state that leave no capacity for new ongoing commitments, meaning any additional General Fund provided for firearms regulation would likely require reduced spending for other existing state programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - This can mean that vacancy rates that are already elevated due to the environment inside prisons become exacerbated, making recruitment and retention especially difficult. As  discussed earlier, vacancy rates vary widely by prison.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

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

Feb 23, 2026 - Newsom case has worked collaboratively with the state and has involved the Legislature in the decision ‑making process, especially when developing the medical care budget. Exiting the Mental Health Receivership Is Important.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137