The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - The MVA ’s primary source of revenue is from vehicle registration fees, as well as —to a lesser degree —from driver ’s license and identification card fees. CHP receives roughly 60  percent of the MVA revenues ($3  billion) annually, with most of the remainder supporting activities at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Temperature Increases and Periods of Extreme Heat As shown in Figure  2 , a moderate global emissions climate model projects increases in annual average maximum temperatures in California throughout the 21st century compared to historical baseline averages —ranging from an average of roughly 4 degrees Fahrenheit between 2035 to 2064 to roughly 6 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the last 30 years of the century.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Transportation

Apr 5, 2022 - For example, research suggests that a projected increase in average temperature of 4 degrees Fahrenheit over the next several decades will decrease the life expectancy of asphalt by 3 to 7 years for roads with a service life of about 20 years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4576

The 2022-23 Budget: Highway Violence Task Force

Feb 14, 2022 - The state collects various fees for vehicle registration, driver ’s licenses, as well as special permits and certificates, primarily to support the state administration and enforcement of laws regulating the operation and registration of vehicles used on public roads and highways.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4533

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Implications for State Transportation Funding and Programs

Dec 13, 2023 - The exact impacts on specific programs will depend on several factors, including the magnitude of the estimated funding reductions and the degree to which that program or activity relies on state funds as compared to other sources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

The 2022-23 Budget: Supply Chain and Port Infrastructure Proposals

Feb 15, 2022 - For example, several proposals would establish new programs that might require additional feedback from stakeholders to determine key de tails, such as program guidelines and allocation criteria. Before the Legislature takes any action on these proposals, it will be important to require the administration to provide additional information to ensure the requested funding will be implemented according to its priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540