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

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - By continuing to place people with mental health needs at hard ‑to ‑staff prisons, CDCR must recruit mental health staff where few are available or willing to work, contributing to chronic vacancies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

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

Feb 23, 2026 - For example, CDCR can recruit tele ‑mental health staff from areas of the state where it is easier to recruit due to the availability of providers —such as the Bay Area —and have them serve at remote prisons where such providers are more scarce —such as North Kern State Prison in Delano.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

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