Overview of the 2017 Transportation Funding Package

Jun 8, 2017 - On May 11, 2017, the Governor released his May Revision budget proposal for 2017 ‑18, which addresses some implementation issues. We discuss these issues below. Additionally, we discuss at the end overarching issues for the Legislature to consider regarding oversight and accountability.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3688

SB 1 Has Doubled Major Source of State Funding for Local Streets and Roads

Jan 24, 2020 - Inflationary adjustments for all fuel excise taxes —both those previously existing and those added under SB   1 —will begin July 1, 2020. The legislation created two new vehicle fees: (1)  a transportation improvement fee and (2)  a road improvement fee.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4142

The 2018-19 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 8, 2018 - Governor’s Proposals The Governor ’s budget proposes two increases totaling $11. 9  m illion from the SHA to account for rising liability ‑related costs: Tort Payments ($7   Million). The Governor proposes an ongoing $ 7  m illion increase for tort payments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3745

The 2020-21 Budget: Transportation

Feb 10, 2020 - Governor’s Proposal The Governor proposes an increase of $1. 7  m illion for four years from the SHA to support the department ’s legal division for anticipated workload increases stemming from the recent wildfire lawsuit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4149

The 2010-11 Budget: Transportation [Publication Details]

Mar 2, 2010 - The 2010-11 Budget: Transportation [Publication Details] Video Description: The Governor’s budget proposes $18 billion in expenditures (mostly from special funds) for transportation programs in 2010‑11.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2214

Review of High-Speed Rail Draft 2016 Business Plan

Mar 17, 2016 - The authority must adopt a final business plan by May  1 following public review and comment on the draft plan. In this report, we (1)  provide background information on the planned high –speed rail system, (2)  describe the major changes proposed in the draft 2016 business plan to the project, and (3)  identify issues for legislative consideration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3394

The 2018-19 Budget: Governor’s May Revision Proposal for Caltrans’ Capital Outlay Support Program

May 13, 2018 - Below, we describe the Governor ’s proposals for (1)  state staff and contract FTEs, (2)  overtime FTEs, and (3)  operational expenditures. Figure 3 Caltrans ’ Capital Outlay Support Proposal (Dollars in Millions) 11% SHA = State Highway Account and RMRA = Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (created by SB 1).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3833

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - These solutions yielded General Fund savings of $11  billion through 2025 ‑26. The Governor ’s budget reduces this amount by $1.3  billion through 2025 ‑26. The reason for the reduction is the recent voter approval of Proposition  35 (2024), which requires the state to spend less MCO tax money on offsetting General Fund spending and more money on provider rate increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals [Publication Details]

Mar 6, 2026 - In this post, we assess the Governor's California Highway Patrol budget proposals for (1) equipment and operating costs and (2) capital outlay projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5152

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - As shown in Figure  1, the proposal includes funding for ten categories of activities, with the three largest relating to vehicles (insurance, new vehicle purchases, and fuel). Figure 1 Governor ’s Proposed CHP Equipment and Operating Costs Augmentations (In Millions) Note: Numbers may not add up due to rounding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152