Cap-And-Trade Auction Update and GGRF Projections

Dec 6, 2021 - For example, in previous reports, we suggested a reserve of about 10  percent of estimated annual revenue is a reasonable starting point. Under our base revenue forecast, a 10  percent reserve would be slightly more than $400   million —which would leave about $1.7  billion available for discretionary programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4480

The 2025-26 Budget: Natural Resources and Agriculture Discretionary Spending Proposals

Feb 18, 2025 - Governor’s Proposal Provides $10   Million One ‑Time General Fund for New Exhibit Extension and Museum Improvements. The Governor ’s budget includes $10  million from the General Fund in 2025 ‑26 through CNRA to support a variety of improvements at the Museum of Tolerance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4967

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 16, 2025 - Assembly Bill 149 exempts from CEQA the construction of temporary facilities for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and also exempts any temporary Olympics facility located in the coastal zone from having to obtain a coastal development permit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5080

Assessing Early Implementation of Urban Water Use Efficiency Requirements

Jan 4, 2024 - Identify top water users within each of those business categories. Implement best management practices to help those top water users reduce their water use. Ensure that CII customers with large landscapes convert to using dedicated irrigation meters (or an accepted alternative).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4823

The 2023-24 Budget: Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Revenue Estimates

Mar 2, 2023 - After accounting for the continuous appropriations and off-the-top allocations, our estimates project the state will have a total of about $800  million available in additional discretionary GGRF revenues from the current and budget years compared to the administration. 2022-23.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4730

The 2025-26 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan

Feb 12, 2025 - This means that $68  million of Proposition  4 funding is not being provided on top of previous funding for land stewardship, but instead replaces those previous allocations. As  noted earlier, the Governor uses the freed ‑up funds for a number of other expenditures throughout the budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4958

Overview of California's Ports

Aug 23, 2022 - These ports are responsible for about 10 percent of the basin’s total NOx emissions. As discussed below, a rise in congestion at California’s ports has further increased their airborne emissions in recent years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4618

The 2024-25 Budget: Flood Management Proposals

Feb 26, 2024 - If the Legislature believes these projects are a top priority and chooses to fund them, it likely will need to make additional reductions to other planned expenditures given the worsening budget picture.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4856

The 2024-25 Budget: Salton Sea Management Program

Feb 26, 2024 - If funding these activities is a top priority for the Legislature in 2024 ‑25, we recommend it consider a couple of options: (1)  providing a lower amount of funding to support fewer projects or (2)  providing the full amount but to support a smaller number of projects all the way through completion rather than just for their initial stages (so the state does not start projects it does not have the funding to  complete).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4859

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - Provides $10  Million to Renew the Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment Program. The 2025-26 budget plan includes $10  million for a grant program supporting non-profits who provide training and employment to individuals who were recently incarcerated.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081/