Frequently Asked Questions About Wildfires in California

Jan 28, 2025 -  $15  million one ‑time in 2019 ‑20 for CalFire to work with vendors to test proofs of concept for various potential firefighting technology solutions. OES —Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid Fire Fleet. $11  million and 11 positions ongoing starting in 2022 ‑23 to support the OES mutual aid fire engine  program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4952

The 2022-23 Budget: Municipal Stormwater and Urban Runoff Discharges Mandate

Feb 28, 2022 - Multiple Additional Stormwater ‑Related Test Claims Pending at the Commission. While not directly linked to this mandate, the commission has 37 pending test claims related to other stormwater permits issued by the state water boards dating back to 2009.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4565

The 2017-18 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 15, 2017 - The state also leases five buildings adjacent to the HSL for additional testing and office space. In addition, ARB currently conducts heavy ‑duty testing —such as testing of large diesel truck emissions —at the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) facility about ten miles away in Los Angeles.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3558

Key Differences Between Recent Medical Cannabis Laws and Proposition 64: A Preliminary Review

Dec 20, 2016 - Distribution model Cannabis must be sent to an independent distributor prior to testing. Cannabis can generally be sent to testing without going through an independent distributor. Mobile delivery Local jurisdiction may prevent delivery of cannabis from a retailer to consumer.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3517

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - This would allow time for schools to ramp up testing capabilities an d address other implementation issues with a smaller group of students and staff. Alternatively, the Legislature could direct resources to expanding statewide testing capacity and infrastructure that would allow schools to more easily access routine testing as a way to support school reopening.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

Department of Toxic Substances Control: Performance Improvement Initiatives Merit Oversight

Apr 4, 2017 - Testing indicated that releases of lead dust from the facility contaminated areas up to 1.7 miles from the facility and impacted thousands of properties including private residences, parks, and schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3644

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Agriculture

Dec 15, 2021 - For instance, early studies have tested potential feed additives that show methane emission reductions between 20  percent and 40  percent. Given that research is still in the testing phase, there is still some uncertainty regarding when one will become commercially available.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4483

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

Oct 16, 2023 - The 2023‑24 budget package provides a total of $19.2 billion from various fund sources—the General Fund, bond funds, a number of special funds, and federal funds—for programs administered by the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) and Environmental Protection Agency. This is a net decrease of $15.5 billion (45 percent) compared to 2022‑23 estimated levels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4807

Expanding Access to Safe and Affordable Drinking Water in California—A Status Update

Nov 10, 2020 - Pilot projects Projects to help develop and test new approaches before wide ‑scale implementation, including innovative water treatment technologies. Administrators Support for SWRCB ‑appointed water system administrators.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4294

The 2022-23 Budget: Wildfire and Forest Resilience Package

Jan 26, 2022 - Ability to Test and Research Promising Approaches. The Legislature could consider the extent to which the proposed funding goes to demonstration projects or pilots that could be helpful in improving the state of knowledge about effective approaches to wildfire  mitigation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4495