The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Sep 12, 2024 - The CNRA plan discusses exploring transferring ownership of the Wild Cherry Canyon parcels to State Parks to be managed as an extension of Monta ña de Oro State Parks. Implementation of SB  1137 An adjustment to the budget package adopted in August 2024 provides $14.9  million from the Oil, Gas and Geothermal Administrative Fund in 2024 ‑25 —increasing to $20.6
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4928

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Residential Electricity Rates in California

Jan 7, 2025 - Generally, electricity is transferred from high ‑voltage transmission lines to low ‑voltage distribution lines before it is delivered to customers. Distribution lines are often visible on wooden poles that run through cities and neighborhoods but sometimes they are placed underground.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4950

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 18, 2021 - To generate additional revenue for city activities, the city assesses various per-barrel taxes on the oil production that occurs within city limits. Over the past several decades, the city has applied these taxes to the state ’s share of tidelands revenue, reducing the amount of revenue the state receives.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4463

The 2022-23 Budget: Oil Well Abandonment and Remediation

Jan 31, 2022 - Many deserted wells still need to be researched to verify well location, assess facilities, and seek ownership documentation. The Legislature could consider focusing funding exclusively on these research activities to have a better idea of the identification, scope, and cost of well remediation projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4508

The 2023-24 Budget: California Volunteers Proposed Program Expansions

Mar 1, 2023 - Different cities and counties began their programs at varying times, but all are currently scheduled to end by May 2024 when the existing funds run out. CA Volunteers allocated 80  percent of the $185  million to the largest 13 cities in the state using a population ‑based formula ($148  million), and granted 19  percent on a competitive basis to 14 other cities and counties ($35  million).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4723

The 2025-26 Budget: Natural Resources and Agriculture Discretionary Spending Proposals

Feb 18, 2025 - The Governor proposes a transfer of $6.75  million from the General Fund to the State Park and Recreation Fund to continue the Library Pass Program for an additional year in 2025 ‑26. Funding would be used to cover the estimated marginal costs for Parks to accommodate the increase in visitors that result from extending the program (such as to support staffing and maintenance).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4967

Expanding Access to Safe and Affordable Drinking Water in California—A Status Update

Nov 10, 2020 - Senate Bill   200 r equires that beginning in 2023 ‑24 and through 2029 ‑30, if the amount automatically transferred from the GGRF to the SADW Fund does not total $ 130  m illion, sufficient monies from the General Fund shall also be transferred to make up the difference.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4294

The 2020-21 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 25, 2020 - Additionally, such an approach still would require the Legislature to transfer some funding away from existing HCF ‑funded programs or expend some new General Fund. Defer Decision Until 2021 ‑22 When Results of SBB Review Are Complete.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4178

The 2022-23 Budget: Municipal Stormwater and Urban Runoff Discharges Mandate

Feb 28, 2022 - In 2003, Los Angeles County and several cities in the region filed test claims with the commission alleging that various sections of the 2001 Los Angeles RWQCB stormwater discharge permit constituted state ‑reimbursable mandates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4565

The 2022-23 Budget: Fuel Price and Other Fiscal Relief Options

May 12, 2022 - In contrast, if the Legislature ’s goal is to provide relief to those experiencing the greatest financial hardship, it may want to consider options beyond those linked to fuel taxes and vehicle ownership.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4597