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

Nov 10, 2020 - Noncommunity Water System: Public water system that (1) regularly serves 25 or more of the same persons for more than 6 months but fewer than 12 months per year (referred to as “nontransient ”), such as a school, or (2) does not regularly serve at least 25 of the same persons over 6 months of the year (referred to as “transient ”), such as a rest stop or campground.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4294

The 2023-24 Budget: CalRecycle’s Zero Waste Plan Proposal

Feb 28, 2023 - Over the past several years, the Legislature has enacted legislation that has significantly expanded CalRecycle ’s responsibilities with regard to certain waste streams. These include: Chapter   395 of 2016 (S B   1383 , Lara).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4719

The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Mar 19, 2021 - For instance, the initial rate for businesses with more than 1, 000 e mployees would be $56, 000 p er year, but the maximum level would be set at $112, 000 p er year. The cap would be adjusted annually for inflation according to the Consumer Price Index beginning in 2024 ‑25.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4406

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - These closures affected an average of about 950,000 students per year in 2017‑18 through 2019‑20. Schools and child care providers will need to plan for how they can maintain continuity of education and services—particularly for more vulnerable and impacted students—as climate change disruptions become more frequent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2022-23 Budget: Office of Planning and Research Budget Proposals

Feb 9, 2022 - California Volunteers requests funding for the Climate Action Corps program in 2024 ‑25 in this budget cycle so that it can demonstrate the state ’s funding commitment to this program when it applies for continued federal AmeriCorps funding in spring 2023.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4523

California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Oct 24, 2023 - For example, the board is expected to initiate a process in 2024 which may include potential changes related to program stringency and the allocation of allowanc es to certain industrial entities. CARB has made numerous changes to the program in past years, including adjusting the supply of allowances and establishing the linkage with Quebec ’s carbon market.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4811

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - Most notably, the Governor provides a combined $ 900  m illion for six programs aimed at improving school employee training, recruitment, and retention. The budget also provides $ 600  m illion for two new grant programs: (1) $ 300  m illion for grants to help low ‑performing schools and districts improve their performance and (2) $ 300  m illion for
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 5, 2020 - The budget plan provides $7.2  million from the Oil Gas Geothermal Administrative Fund in 2020 ‑21 ($4.8  million ongoing) and authority for 25 positions to strengthen oversight and enforcement of oil and gas operators.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4275

The 2020-21 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 25, 2020 - The recent trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada dedicated up to $ 300  m illion for wastewater treatment along the U.S. ‑Mexico border. However, how and where these funds will be spent —including how much will be dedicated to issues in California as compared to other border states —has not yet been determined.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4178

The 2022-23 Budget: Oil Well Abandonment and Remediation

Jan 31, 2022 - Initial grants provide states up to $25  million to accelerate well remediation work. This funding has not yet been allocated, but the federal government will accept applications later this spring. Formula Grants.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4508