Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - Eliminate the Requirement for Licensed Out ‑of ‑State Providers to Get California Licenses. We recommend expanding the licensing exemptions so that all out ‑of ‑state mental health providers already licensed in their respective state no longer need to acquire a California license to work at CDCR.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - Eliminate the Requirement for Licensed Out ‑of ‑State Providers to Get California Licenses. This would allow CDCR to benefit from recruiting from a wider pool of applicants. We  also recommend directing CDCR to recruit more from out of state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - The decision included the following footnote: “Because any permitting scheme can be put towards abusive ends, we do not rule out constitutional challenges to shall-issue regimes where, for example, lengthy wait times in processing license applications or exorbitant fees deny ordinary citizens their right to public carry. ” This footnote suggests that there may be a point where firearm regulatory fees become unconstitutionally high.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - . $1.5  million for the performance criteria phase of the New Nevada City Courthouse project in Nevada County. Relocation of Los Angeles Spring Street Courtrooms. The budget proposes $11  million one ‑time General Fund to relocate 24 courtrooms out of leased space in Los Angeles County.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113