What Threat Does Sea-Level Rise Pose to California?

Aug 10, 2020 - Please see our December 2019 r eport, Preparing for Rising Seas: How the State Can Help Support Local Coastal Adaptation Efforts for more discussion of how the Legislature can support local governments in their SLR preparation efforts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4261

The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Mar 19, 2021 - The administration ’s proposed language also sets a maximum level for the tax. The caps would be set two times higher than the initial rates being proposed for 2022 ‑23. For instance, the initial rate for businesses with more than 1, 000 e mployees would be $56, 000 p er year, but the maximum level would be set at $112, 000 p er year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4406

The 2023-24 Budget: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Major Capital Outlay Proposals

Feb 21, 2023 - Finally, we recommend approving some level of additional funding for temporary training facilities but seeking additional information from CalFire to justify the appropriate level. Rebuild Growlersburg Conservation Camp.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4693

Evaluating California's Pursuit of Zero Net Energy State Buildings

Nov 14, 2017 - This is because the cap established under the cap ‑and ‑trade program sets a limit on the amount of GHG emitted in the state. As such, the cap serves as a backstop to ensure that emission goals are met, regardless of the state ’s approach to greening its buildings.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3711

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - Rejects Administration Proposal to Allow DCC to “Seal ” Certain Premises. The budget rejects a Governor ’s proposal to authorize DCC to seal (that is, secure and prevent entry) a building or premises occupied by an unlicensed person in connection with illicit commercial cannabis activity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081

The 2017-18 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 15, 2017 - According to DTSC, in addition to the Exide site, it has so far identified 14 former lead smelting facilities in California that may fall under the act ’s definition of a lead ‑acid battery recycling facility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3558

Addressing California’s Convenience Zone Recycling Center Closures

May 16, 2016 - Recyclers earn money when they sell the materials they collect to processors who sort, clean, and process the containers into formats ready for reuse —such as glass cullet or plastic flake —which they are able to sell to manufacturers for use in new beverage containers or other types of products.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3466

Lessons From Other States to Address California’s Redemption Center Closures

Apr 10, 2017 - This system can increase the number of sites where consumers can redeem containers since one recycler can serve multiple areas. As long as the recycler ’s location and hours are easily available, consumers can easily find them without them necessarily operating at the same supermarket site all the time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3649

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 4 Spending Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - Overall, Proposed Plan Seems Reasonable and Consistent With Bond Requirements. Based on our review, the Governor ’s proposal appears reasonable. We have not identified any proposed actions or appropriations that conflict with bond requirements, and the timing of the funding allocations generally seems to account for and align with what we know about department capacity and local demand.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5115

The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Proposal

Feb 24, 2026 - While such a scenario may seem far‑fetched, the most recent federal data show that California consumes more RD than is produced in the entire United States, indicating that producers have responded strongly to existing state policy incentives for renewable fuels by selling in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5139