The 2023-24 Budget: Crafting Climate, Resources, and Environmental Budget Solutions

Feb 22, 2023 - The Governor ’s proposal includes language that would allow $2.2   billion —just over half —of the proposed reductions highlighted in Figure  2 to be restored in the middle of 2023 ‑24 if the administration at that time estimates that the state has sufficient resources to fund these expenditures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4692

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Sep 12, 2024 - Next, we highlight changes and revised programmatic funding totals for the ten multiyear funding packages that were part of prior-year budget agreements (many of which incorporate some of the shifts to GGRF).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4928

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Elimination of State Environmental Positions

Feb 17, 2026 - The final budget agreement instead eliminated fewer positions (4,994) and provided the Legislature additional time to review 1,009 additional positions which we refer to as “residual: ” (1)  those associated with implementing legislation chaptered in 2022 and 2023 across numerous departments, and (2)  all of those in nine specified departments which we highlight in Figure  1.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5124

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 10, 2022 - As highlighted above, DOC is also receiving General Fund across 2021-22 and 2022-23 from the Drought Response and Resilience ($40  million), Wildfire ($20  million), and Nature-Based Solutions ($14  million) budget packages.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4633

Frequently Asked Questions About Wildfires in California

Jan 28, 2025 - The mix of ownership and diverse jurisdictions across the state means that a number of different entities are involved in managing lands and conducting wildfire prevention and resilience activities, as highlighted in the Figure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4952

The 2026-27 Budget: Framework for Approaching the Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture Budget

Feb 10, 2026 - We also highlight ways the Legislature could consider modifying certain proposals —such as by shifting their fund source or downsizing their scope —if it finds a compelling rationale for their support but is constrained by the General Fund condition.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Proposals

Mar 19, 2026 - In 2023, the Legislature approved the administration ’s request to transition most of the office ’s employees to traditional civil service status, which required standardization of various processes such as hiring and employee classifications.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 16, 2023 - This section highlights changes and revised programmatic funding totals for the 11 specific multiyear funding packages that were part of prior-year budget agreements. Zero-Emission Vehicles Retains Most Intended Funding for Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4807

The 2024-25 Budget: Insolvency Risks for Environmental and Transportation Special Funds

Feb 27, 2024 - The Governor ’s January budget includes proposals related to two of the funds we highlight in this report (the DPR Fund and ERPA) and the administration indicates plans to address HWCA as part of the May Revision.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4858

The 2023-24 Budget: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Major Capital Outlay Proposals

Feb 21, 2023 - As highlighted, the Growlersburg facility is located in the northern part of the state in proximity to several other  camps. Remaining Camps Operating Below Design Capacity. Even with the closure of eight conservation camps, the remaining sites continue to operate well below capacity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4693