Review of the Draft 2020 High-Speed Rail Business Plan

Mar 13, 2020 - We note that the Legislature lacks a natural opportunity to provide clear direction for the project in 2020, since HSRA indicates it does not need to seek an appropriation as part of the 2020 ‑ 21 b udget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4202

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - Trailer bill language —Chapter  81 of 2021 (A B  149 , Committee on Budget) —guided the implementation of this new program. State Beautification Projects ($287   Million). For Caltrans to implement beautification projects on the state highway system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Reauthorization of AB 8 Vehicle Fees

Feb 24, 2023 - Significant New Policy Goals Since A B   8 Fees Were Enacted and Reauthorized … The state has adopted new, more ambitious GHG reduction goals since the A B  8 fees were reauthorized in 2013. For instance, Chapter  249 of 2016 (S B  32 ,  Pavley) updated the state ’s GHG reduction limit from 1990  levels by 2020 to 40  percent below 1990  levels by 2030.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - Under the Governor ’s proposed budget, the state would end 2020 ‑21 with $20. 5  b illion in total reserves. This represents an increase of $1. 7  b illion from the 2019 ‑ 20 e nacted reserve level of $18. 8  b illion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2024-25 Budget: Transportation Budget Solutions

Feb 23, 2024 - The 2024-25 Budget: Transportation Budget Solutions $3,235 $11,964 a Positive values reflect new proposed spending in that year due to the resumption of cash ‑flow adjustments or delays. b Includes funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). c Includes funding from the State Highway Account. d Includes a $1 billion delay and a $261 million fund shift from the General Fund to GGRF. e Includes funding from the Public Transportation Account.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4854

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2023 - The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Transportation $560 $10,880 a Funding was provided as part of the 2022 ‑23 funding agreement, but some funding was scored to 2021 ‑22. b Includes a small amount of funding for CTC to conduct administrative activities. c Includes $300 million dedicated to adapting certain rail lines to sea ‑level rise, as well as $1.8 billion for projects in
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4804

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Implications for State Transportation Funding and Programs

Dec 13, 2023 - Chapter 308 of 2021 (S B 339 , Wiener) requires CalSTA to conduct a road charge pilot study that collects payments from participants. The  development of the pilot is currently underway, with implementation expected to begin in 2024.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

The 2022-23 Budget: Clean California Local Grant Program

Feb 10, 2022 - Budget trailer legislation adopted as part of the 2021 ‑22 budget package —Chapter  81 of 2021 (A B  149 , Committee on Budget) —requires Caltrans to report to the Legislature on the outcomes of CCLGP projects, as well as state beautification projects, as part of the 2022 ‑23 and 2023 ‑24 budgets.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4526

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Fund Shift for CHP and DMV Capital Projects

Feb 27, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Fund Shift for CHP and DMV Capital Projects $62 $649 a Includes projects proposed to be shifted from existing General Fund appropriations to lease revenue bonds in 2023 ‑24. b Includes projects now proposed for lease revenue bonds in 2023 ‑24 for the next project phases. c Includes projects now planned for lease revenue bonds for construction in the out ‑years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4710

The 2020-21 Budget: Transportation

Feb 10, 2020 - While the state has typically funded the replacement of DMV facilities from the MVA on a pay ‑as ‑you ‑go basis, the administration ’s 2020 ‑ 21 b udget proposes that the construction phase of capital projects be financed through the Public Buildings Construction Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4149