The 2025-26 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan

Feb 12, 2025 - For example, to what degree will people use these centers during extreme heat events, and what features or components might make their use more convenient, widespread, and effective? Evaluation of climate ‑related spending could help the state understand how to target future funds in a cost ‑effective manner.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4958

Frequently Asked Questions About Wildfires in California

Jan 28, 2025 - As shown in the Figure, most of California ’s largest and most destructive wildfires have occurred in recent decades. (The state compiles these data measured by the number of acres burned and the number of structures destroyed.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4952

The 2025-26 Budget: Various California Air Resources Board Proposals

Feb 24, 2025 - In general, the authority that the Legislature has granted to CARB is broader than what is typical; for most other departments, the scope of the authorized regulatory power is more limited and specific.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4980

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Residential Electricity Rates in California

Jan 7, 2025 - To date, even though most of the costs of providing electricity are fixed, California electricity rates have been structured to collect most revenue through volumetric charges. Historically, some POUs have had some modest fixed charges in addition to volumetric charges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4950

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

Jan 13, 2025 - Before accounting for discretionary choices, the budget position under the administration ’s estimates is similar to what it was under our November estimates. That is, both of our offices have assessed that the budget is roughly balanced.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Mar 19, 2021 - (CalEnviroScreen is a state screening tool that evaluates communities ’ cumulative burdens associated with pollution from multiple sources and socioeconomic factors.) Proposal Seeks to Address State ’s Housing Shortage.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4406

The 2025-26 Budget: Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan

Feb 12, 2025 - Further declines in revenues compared to what has been the case thus far would necessitate additional reductions to planned expenditure s, whereas increases in revenues could potentially result in additional monies becoming available for discretionary  purposes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4960

New Infrastructure Legislation: Summary and Issues for Legislative Oversight

Aug 8, 2023 - Most components of the package were shifted to policy bills, but one proposal ultimately was included in a budget trailer bill. In most respects, the content of the final package is similar to what the Governor originally proposed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4785

The 2020-21 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 25, 2020 - The state must be careful to avoid setting expectations that it will assume financial responsibility for addressing what could be significant regional economic impacts associated with SGMA implementation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4178

California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Oct 24, 2023 - While cap-and-trade is just one component of the state ’s suite of climate change mitigation efforts, evidence suggests it reduces emissions more cost-effectively than most other state-funded programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4811