Summary of Major 2022 Climate and Energy Legislation

Jan 6, 2023 - As part of this process, CalGEM released a draft rule proposing a setback of 3,200 f eet between new wells and community sites in 2021, but the division has not yet adopted it as a regulation. Chapter  365 of 2022 (SB  1137, Gonzalez): Establishes a 3,200 Feet Buffer Between New Oil and Gas Wells and Certain Community Sites.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4660

The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 12, 2026 - First, the budget includes about ten budget solutions —proposals that create budget capacity, improving the budget ’s bottom line —and they total around $9  billion. Second, the Governor ’s budget includes about 60 discretionary spending proposals —proposals that use budget capacity, eroding the budget ’s bottom line —and these total about $600  million.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5101

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Set More Specific Time Lines Around Accreditation Process. In addition to setting an earlier date for when accreditation would begin, we recommend establishing time lines for key milestones associated with the development of the accreditation process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

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

Jan 7, 2025 - Electricity generated at power plants and renewable energy generation sites is transported through high ‑voltage power lines known as transmission lines. Distribution. Generally, electricity is transferred from high ‑voltage transmission lines to low ‑voltage distribution lines before it is delivered to customers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4950

The 2025-26 Budget: School Nutrition

Mar 4, 2025 - If the Legislature decides to provide a third round of KIT funds, it could consider removing the criteria that funds are used to increase capacity for freshly prepared on ‑site meals. This would allow funds to be used more generally to address the most pressing local school nutrition needs, such as increasing breakfast participation or reducing the length of time students wait in line to receive a meal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5001

The 2023-24 Budget: California State Library

Apr 19, 2023 - While workload has increased at the Witkin State Law Library, it remains in line with job expectations. Moreover, the California State Law Library Special Fund is intended to cover the operating expenses of the Witkin State Law Library.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4761

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - The Receiver acknowledges that the time line is ambitious. The medical Receivership has been in place for nearly 20 years, despite indications over that time period that it might be coming to an end.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - The Governor proposes one-time General Fund for two capital outlay-related activities in 2026-27: CHP Field Office Planning and Site Identification. The budget includes $1  million from the General Fund for CHP to identify suitable parcels for replacing up to three field offices and to develop studies for those sites.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2026-27 Budget: Office of Emergency Services Next Generation 911 System

Feb 27, 2026 - As  part of this procurement process, OES will “require the statewide provider to propose and demonstrate the ability to reach an availability level of 99.999% or better, and the ability to utilize multiple data centers, distribution networks, and aggregation sites. ” Phase Two.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5145

Public access to state and local government records (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Sep 21, 2023 - Records may be stored physically or electronically on-site in g overnment facilities or on government equipment, or off-site in leased or other private facilities. Judicial Process for Disputes. The law authorizes people to ask the courts to enforce their right to access public records.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-015