The 2019-20 Budget: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection [Publication Details]

Feb 14, 2019 - In this report, we assess several of the Governor’s budget proposals in the natural resources and environmental protection areas. Based on our review, we recommend various changes, as well as additional legislative oversight. We provide a complete listing of our recommendations at the end of this report.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3933

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—An Overview [Publication Details]

Dec 21, 2018 - Assessing California’s Climate Policies—An Overview [Publication Details] Assessing California’s Climate Policies—An Overview Format: HTML Description: Chapter 135 of 2017 (AB 398, E. Garcia) requires our office to annually report on the economic impacts and benefits of California’s statutory greenhouse gas (GHG) emission goals—statewide emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3911

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Transportation [Publication Details]

Dec 21, 2018 - Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Transportation [Publication Details] Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Transportation Format: HTML Description: Chapter 135 of 2017 (AB 398, E. Garcia) requires our office to annually report on the economic impacts and benefits of California’s statutory greenhouse gas (GHG) emission goals—statewide emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3912

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—An Overview

Dec 21, 2018 - A B   32 and S B   32 Establish State GHG Limits. Chapter   488 o f 2006 (A B   32 , N ú ñez/Pavley) established the goal of limiting GHG emissions statewide to 1990 l evels by 2020. In 2016, Chapter   249 (S B   32 , Pavley) extended the limit to 40   p ercent below 1990 l evels by 2030.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3911

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Transportation

Dec 21, 2018 - Chapter 135 of 2017 (AB 398, E. Garcia) requires our office to annually report on the economic impacts and benefits of California’s statutory greenhouse gas (GHG) emission goals—statewide emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3912

Improving California's Forest and Watershed Management

Apr 4, 2018 - For example, the Sierra National Forest has lost nearly 32  m illion trees, representing an overall mortality rate of between 55 p ercent and 60  p ercent. When dead trees fall to the ground they add more dry combustible fuel for fires, as well as pose risks to public safety when they fall onto buildings, roads, and power lines.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3798

The 2018-19 Budget: California Department of Food and Agriculture

Mar 28, 2018 - In addition to statute establishing CDFA ’s authority to regulate bees, Chapter  380 of 2015 (AB  1259, Levine) requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to consider authorizing placing apiaries on department-managed wildlife areas for bee foraging opportunities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3793

Cap-and-Trade Extension: Issues for Legislative Oversight

Dec 12, 2017 - If prices at two consecutive auctions exceed the lower speed bump. a Chapter 135 of 2017 (AB 398, E. Garcia). Key Implementation Decisions Could Affect Program Outcomes A variety of factors will affect future cap ‑and ‑trade outcomes, including the key outcomes of GHG emission reductions and the costs of reducing emissions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3719

Cap-and-Trade Extension: Issues for Legislative Oversight [Publication Details]

Dec 12, 2017 -
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3719

Department of Toxic Substances Control: Performance Improvement Initiatives Merit Oversight

Apr 4, 2017 - Chapter 459 of 2015 (AB 276, Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials) allowed DTSC to require a PRP to provide information regarding its ability to pay for a response action at a hazardous waste site.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3644