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

Feb 17, 2026 - (For context, the budget assumes total savings of $487  million —$191  million to the General Fund —in 2026-27 and ongoing from the 6,002 positions.) (We note that the timing of the JLBC letter was such that the administration would not have been able to incorporate the Legislature ’s nonconcurrence into its 2026-27 budget proposal, even if it agreed to maintain those positions.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5124

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - The bond measure includes a number of requirements to guide how funds are administered and overseen by about 30 different state agencies, departments, boards, commissions, conservancies, and offices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5115

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

Feb 24, 2026 - Nearly 30  percent of all ZEV passenger vehicles sold nationwide are in California, while the state is only home to about 12  percent of the U.S. population. Federal Light ‑Duty Incentive Program Expired in Late September 2025.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140

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

Feb 24, 2026 - For example, the amount emitters recently have had to pay for each ton of carbon dioxide equivalent they emit through the cap ‑and ‑invest program has been below $30 per ton and LCFS credits have been between $50 and $70 per ton.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5139

Overview of New Updates to the Cap-and-Invest Program

Dec 9, 2025 - Wildfire and forest resilience —SB 901 f CalFire Sunsets on June 30, 2029. $200 million annually. Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Program SWRCB 5 percent of annual revenues (up to $130 million). Sunsets on June 30, 2030. $130 million annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5097

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - The budget includes a $10  million reappropriation of General Fund originally provided in 2024-25, as well as an extended encumbrance period (through June 30, 2029), for the LEMA system pilot project.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081/

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 16, 2025 - (After the passage of the budget, the Governor signed Chapter  247 of 2025 [AB  30, Alvarez], which authorizes the use of E15 until CARB completes its regulatory process.) Funds Implementation of Zero-Emission Airport Shuttle (ZEAS) Regulations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5080

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

Feb 18, 2025 - The program was first established with $8.5  million from the General Fund in 2020 ‑21, with subsequent budget packages providing General Fund appropriations of $30  million in 2021 ‑22 and $60  million in 2022 ‑ 23 —all provided on a one ‑time basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4967

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

Jan 7, 2025 - For example, under the CARE program, eligible customers of the large IOUs receive discounts of between 30  percent and 35  percent. Approximately 30  percent of IOU customers participate in CARE. POUs generally operate similar types of programs, although they often do not provide as large of a subsidy as CARE.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4950

The 2025-26 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan

Feb 12, 2025 - For example, in light of the state ’s goal to conserve 30  percent of California ’s lands and coastal waters by 2030, the administration could specify how many more acres of land are being conserved each year as a result of projects supported by Proposition  4.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4958