Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Cap-and-Trade Reauthorization

May 7, 2025 - (We estimate that the average household would pay about $700 per year as a result of the program if the program were to contribute 74  cents per gallon to gasoline prices and gasoline use remained stable.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5042

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

Oct 16, 2025 - State Water Resources Control Board The spending plan includes a total of $1.9  billion from all funding sources in 2025-26 for SWRCB, including $74  million from the General Fund. This represents a year-to-year reduction of $574  million, or 24  percent, mostly due to the expiration of prior one-time and bond funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5080

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 10, 2022 - The budget provides $74  million one-time General Fund to SCC for various specific local projects that reflect legislative priorities. For example, this includes $36  million to the East Bay Recreation and Park District for open space acquisition and clean-up at Point Molate, and $15  million to the City of Berkeley for marina and pier projects, among several other smaller projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4633

The 2024-25 Budget: Insolvency Risks for Environmental and Transportation Special Funds

Feb 27, 2024 - As of January 1, 2024, base vehicle registration fees were $74 but once other fees (such as weight fees and vehicle license fees) are factored in, the average cost vehicle owners pay when registering a vehicle is $329.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4858