The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - The Governor proposes $11.7  million one-time General Fund to trial courts for the implementation of the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020 (Chapter  37 of 2020 [AB  3088, Chiu]).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

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

The 2017-18 Budget: Cap-and-Trade

Feb 13, 2017 - Such a committee appears to be consistent with the authority AB  197 provided to establish the Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies to create an independent panel of experts. Is a Two‑Thirds Vote Needed to Extend Cap‑and‑Trade?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3553

The 2017-18 Budget: Cap-and-Trade

Feb 13, 2017 - Such a committee appears to be consistent with the authority AB  197 provided to establish the Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies to create an independent panel of experts. Is a Two‑Thirds Vote Needed to Extend Cap‑and‑Trade?
https://lao.ca.gov/publications/report/3553

Cogeneration Equipment Investments: The Effects of Rapid Amortization [Publication Details]

Jun 1, 1985 - In 1980, the California Legislature enacted AB 1404 (Chapter 1328, Statutes of 1980), which shortened the time period over which certain cogeneration equipment can be depreciated for California tax purposes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/476

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

A Review of the State's Plan to Integrate Hazardous Materials Databases [Publication Details]

Sep 1, 1987 - This report contains our findings and recommendations regarding the hazardous materials integrated data system proposed by the Environmental Affairs Agency (EAA) pursuant to the review requirements specified in Ch 1559/85 (AB 2184).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/483

Reducing the Destructiveness of Wildfires: Promoting Defensible Space in California

Sep 30, 2021 - A key strategy for reducing home losses during wildfires is for homeowners to maintain an area free of excess or dead vegetation around their homes, known as defensible space.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4457

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