The 2026-27 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 2, 2026 - For implementing various statutory responsibilities, the budget package authorizes $741,000 in 2026-27, $1.7  million in 2027-28, $1.5  million from 2028-29 through 2031-32, and $522,000 ongoing thereafter.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5205/

The 2026-27 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan

Aug 26, 2026 - The state makes one temporary Cal Grant policy change —raising the Transfer Entitlement age cap from age 28 to 30 for five years (2027 ‑28 through 2031 ‑32). Provisional language indicates the state ’s intent to provide a total of $111  million to cover the cost associated with this policy change.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5197

Understanding The State’s Astonishing Cash Position

Sep 16, 2026 - For example, in 2022‑23, following a $55 billion General Fund surplus and $32 billion surplus within the school and community college budget, the state spent more than $20 billion on capital outlay projects, including for housing, broadband, energy projects, and school facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5198