Adoption of April 2021 Wildfire and Forest Resilience Early Action Package

Apr 16, 2021 - Adoption of April 2021 Wildfire and Forest Resilience Early Action Package April 16, 2021 Adoption of April 2021 Wildfire and Forest Resilience Early Action Package On April 13, 2021, the Governor signed SB  85 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review), which amends the 2020 ‑21 Budget Act to provide additional funding for various wildfire and forest resilience activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4414

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

Feb 24, 2026 - The Governor proposes $200  million on a one ‑time basis ($115  million from GGRF and $85  million from APCF), along with associated budget trailer legislation to create a new incentive program for light ‑duty ZEVs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140

The 2026-27 Budget: Cap-and-Invest Expenditure Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - (The Governor also proposes providing $85 million from the Air Pollution Control Fund—similarly freed up from undoing the previously‑approved MVA fund transfer—to support this new ZEV program, for a total of $200 million.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5114

Cap-and-Invest: November 2025 Auction Update and 2026-27 Budget Context

Dec 9, 2025 - . $85  million for climate-focused technological innovation. $25  million for seed funding for a University of California Climate Research Center. $15  million to rebuild Topanga Park (which sustained damage in the Palisades fire).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5096

The Bay-Delta Plan and Voluntary Agreements: Ensuring Effective Legislative Oversight

Mar 18, 2026 - Notably, the water rights associated with the VAs account for most of the  water use (roughly 85  percent) in the Sacramento/Delta watershed. Other water users in the watershed would remain outside of the VA program for various reasons.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

The 2026-27 Budget: Framework for Approaching the Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture Budget

Feb 10, 2026 - The budget proposes $200  million on a one ‑time basis ($115  million from GGRF and $85  million from the Air Pollution Control Fund [APCF]) to create a new incentive program for light ‑duty vehicles.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

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

Dec 9, 2025 - . $85  million for climate ‑focused technological innovation. $25  million for seed funding for a University of California Climate Research Center. $15  million to rebuild Topanga Park (which sustained damage in the Palisades fire).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5097

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - This change is estimated to reduce state r evenues by $135  million in fiscal year 2025-26 and $85  million annually thereafter. Excludes Wildfire Settlements From State Income Taxation. The budget package provides a blanket exemption for settlements related to any wildfire occurring between tax years 2021 and 2029.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081

The 2025-26 Budget: Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan

Feb 12, 2025 - (Separately, the Governor also proposes to transfer $85  million from CARB ’s Air Pollution Control Fund to further address MVA shortfalls.) Assessment Governor ’s Proposal Maintains Agreed ‑Upon Expenditure Plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4960

Frequently Asked Questions About Wildfires in California

Jan 28, 2025 - Similarly, the number of positions that CalFire designates as dedicated primarily to wildfire response (also referred to as wildfire protection) has grown by nearly 85 percent over that same period (from 5,800 to 10,800).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4952