The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - For this reason, every new expenditure from the account —especially those that are comparatively large —should be well justified and clear a high bar for approval. Historically, CHP Has Funded Equipment and Operational Costs Through Its Base Budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

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

Feb 15, 2022 - The administration notes that the campus would train new workers, consistent with the longstanding role of CWDB, but also would re ‑train existing workers on how to use emerging port technology (especially related to the adoption of low ‑ or zero ‑emission cargo handling equipment).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - While addressing litter issues at the local level may be a worthwhile goal, it does not fall within the core responsibilities of the state—a distinction which is especially important in a budget environment with limited General Fund resources where the state may find it challenging to address its own areas of responsibility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Reauthorization of AB 8 Vehicle Fees

Feb 24, 2023 - The state also has undertaken numerous efforts to improve air quality, especially in communities that are out of attainment with federal air quality standards . Taken  together,  the  challenge  of meeting ambitious goals, carrying out regulatory requirements, and addressing continuing air quality problems may provide some rationale for a continued need for A B  8 fee revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

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

Jan 13, 2022 - (For instance, we have raised whether local governments need additional support to establish services and supports for Homekey properties especially over the long term.) Bridge Funding May Make Sense but Forthcoming Details Will Be Important.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - These impacts will be compounded by periodic increases in sea levels caused by storm surges, exceptionally high “king tides, ” or El Ni ño events. As shown in Figure  4 , these changing conditions will impact the coast by leading to periodic and permanent flooding, eroding sand away from coastal cliff walls and beaches, and forcing groundwater levels to rise.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575