The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC = California Conservation Corps; CEC = California Energy Commission; CNRA = California Natural Resources Agency; DFW = Department of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - The decision included the following footnote: “Because any permitting scheme can be put towards abusive ends, we do not rule out constitutional challenges to shall-issue regimes where, for example, lengthy wait times in processing license applications or exorbitant fees deny ordinary citizens their right to public carry. ” This footnote suggests that there may be a point where firearm regulatory fees become unconstitutionally high.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

Overview and Update on the Prison Receivership

Nov 8, 2023 - At the time of the three ‑judge panel ruling, the state prison system was operating at roughly 188  percent of design capacity —or about 39,000 people more than the limit established by the three ‑judge panel.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4813

The 2023-24 Budget: Judicial Branch Budget Proposals

Feb 10, 2023 - Finally, as of the writing of this brief, it is unclear whether a court ruling could delay or prevent impleme ntation of the CARE Program, such as if a court rules in favor of the group of disability and civil rights advocates seeking to block implementation of S B  1338 .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4673

The 2022-23 Budget: Judicial Branch Proposals

Feb 3, 2022 - Judicial Council has adopted certain rules related to the workload formula to determine how to allocate discretionary funding increases provided in the annual state budget. While these rules have changed over the years, since 2018 ‑19, increased discretionary funding provided in the state budget is first allocated to the 15 smallest trial courts to ensure they receive 100  percent of their workload formula identified needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4513

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - The Governor ’s budget proposes to change the rules about how taxable profits are determined for financial institutions. The administration estimates this change would increase revenues on an ongoing basis by around $300  million per year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Justice Budget Proposals

Feb 23, 2023 - Consumer = Consumer Protection Section; Torts = Torts and Condemnation Section; CRES = Civil Rights Enforcement Section; AWT = Appeals, Writs and Trials Section; PRD = Public Rights Division; Land = Land Use and Conservation Section; WRFLS = Worker Rights and Fair Labor Section; and IGLS = Indian and Gaming Law Section.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4701

Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process

Jan 5, 2023 - In particular, the California Supreme Court has ruled that the central question in determining suitability is whether a candidate would currently pose an unreasonable risk of danger to the public if released.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4658

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities

Feb 16, 2021 - For example, a standard that requires inmates to receive a written copy of facility rules would disadvantage inmates who are visually impaired or illiterate, unless the standard requires —as the BSCC standards currently do —staff to communicate the rules verbally to inmates who cannot read them.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4371

The 2023-24 Budget: Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training—Office of Administrative Hearing Costs

Feb 13, 2023 - (Seven members of the new board are appointed by the Governor, one member by the Speaker of the Assembly, and one member by the Senate Rules Committee.) If the board determines decertification is warranted, the case is referred to the full 18-member POST commission, who will then vote whether to decertify the officer.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4677