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

Feb 15, 2022 - Once the administration has finalized and provided to the Legislature the details of this grant proposal, the Legislature should consider whether the request is an appropriate use of state General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2025 - Instead, legislation enacted through the policy process —Chapter  121 of 2025 (SB  840, Lim ón) —reserves at least $1  billion from GGRF for the Legislature to appropriate for any purpose, with final amounts depending on the magnitude of cap-and-invest program auction revenues in a given year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5077

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

Jan 13, 2025 - Finally, the Governor sets the balance of the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties to $4.5   billion —somewhat higher than the level enacted by recent budgets. Revenue Estimates Reasonable, but Risks Must Be Kept in Focus.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - Equipment and Operating Costs Augmentations Governor ’s Proposal The Governor proposes providing a one-time augmentation of $60.3  million from the MVA for CHP to cover various equipment and operating costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Sep 29, 2022 - The budget includes a net increase of $114.6  million and 734 full-time equivalent staff for the Capital Outlay Support Program. This brings budgeted totals for the program to $2.3  billion and 11,636 full-time equivalent staff.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4628

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

Dec 13, 2023 - Results largely proved such a charge would be feasible, but the final report noted key areas of further research that were needed to ensure driver privacy and data security and to prevent fraud. Regional Pilot.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - Finally, while relying on existing programs helps to expedite release of funding compared to establishing new programs, do these existing programs have capacity to absorb the proposed  funding? Are Prior ‑Year Programs Sufficiently Supported?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Transportation

Apr 5, 2022 - In  July  2021, CalSTA adopted the final version of the Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure . However, additional work is needed to ensure the agency implements these principles in allocating state transportation funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4576

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Budget Solutions in Transportation Programs

Feb 13, 2023 - Given the distinct possibility of worse fiscal conditions, we recommend the Legislature begin to prepare now for the likely need to solve for a deeper revenue shortfall when it adopts its final budget this summer.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4676

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - One ‑Time Funding Unlikely to Address Persistent Issues Around Litter. One ‑time funding can provide short ‑term benefits by enabling cleanup in specific areas within a community, but it is unlikely to lead to sustained improvements without ongoing funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961