The 2024-25 Budget: Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan

Feb 20, 2024 - While the state dedicates a share of annual GGRF revenues to recurring ongoing activities (such as the high ‑speed rail project, sustainable housing and transit programs, and activities to improve drinking water quality and availability), it generally has maintained about 35  percent for discretionary spending decisions agreed upon by the Legislature and Governor as part of each year ’s budget negotiations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4847

The 2024-25 Budget: Crafting Climate, Resources, and Environmental Budget Solutions

Feb 14, 2024 - Historically, the state has used GGRF for a wide range of environmental programs (along with programs in other policy areas such as transportation and housing). Extensive Reliance on Out ‑Year GGRF Makes Assumptions About Future State Priorities and Revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4841

The 2024-25 Budget: Salton Sea Management Program

Feb 26, 2024 - As the Sea shrinks, former lakeside houses and boat docks become stranded far from the water, further depressing their desirability, recreational utility, and resale value. Water Board Stipulated Order Requires Implementation of 10 ‑Year Management Plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4859

Assessing Early Implementation of Urban Water Use Efficiency Requirements

Jan 4, 2024 - Senate Bill  606 required our office to assess implementation of urban water use efficiency standards and urban water supplier reporting by submitting a report by January  10,  2024 to the appropriate policy committees of both houses of the Legislature and to the public.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4823