The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - To assist with developing such a plan, the Legislature could consider holding hearings this spring as part of the budget process to get a better understanding of the underlying causes of the MVA’s insolvency risk, the potential options for a long‑term solution to the fund condition, and the trade‑offs associated with these options.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2023 - Specifically, the budget extends the following through 2025-26: (1)  exemptions to penalties if agencies do not meet existing efficiency requirements under the Transportation Development Act; (2)  flexibility to use State of Good Repair Program funding to support operations; and (3)  hold harmless provisions that allow for revenue-based allocations to be based on pre-pandemic
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4804

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

Dec 13, 2023 - This could include holding legislative hearings or having the administration report regularly to the Legislature. For example, through Chapter 508 of 2022 (SB 1121, Gonzalez) the Legislature has directed the California Transportation Commission to prepare a needs assessment of the costs to operate, maintain, and grow the state’s transportation system over the forthcoming ten years, including a forecast of revenues and potential funding shortfalls.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

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

Jan 13, 2022 - The lack of these key details hampers the Legislature ’s ability to hold the universities and the Governor accountable for delivering on the compact promises. LAO Comment: Legislature Has Better Budget and Planning Options for the Universities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492