The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of Information Technology Project Proposals

Mar 17, 2023 - Figure 2 Governor ’s 2023 ‑24 Budget IT Project Proposals a (In Millions) Enterprise Data to Revenue Project 2 135.0 Statewide Correctional Video Surveillance Continuation 87.7 Electronic Adjudication Management System Modernization 21.1 Heavy ‑Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Per SB 210 14.1 Uniform Fiscal System Modernization and the Consumer Electronic Records Management System
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4746

An Update on California Competes [EconTax Blog]

Mar 10, 2023 - Note: This report was prepared in fulfilment of the reporting requirements of Chapter 256, Statutes of 2021 (AB 176, Committee on Budget).  
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/771

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Energy Policy Changes

Mar 10, 2023 - Emissions have decreased since AB 32 was enacted and the state achieved its 2020 goal a year early. However, the rate of reductions needed to reach the SB 32 target are much greater. Chapter 337 of 2022 (AB 1279, Muratsuchi) established an additional objective, requiring the state to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4735

The 2023-24 Budget: Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Revenue Estimates

Mar 2, 2023 - CEC = California Energy Commission; CARB = California Air Resources Board; and AB  617  =  Chapter 136 of 2017 (AB 617, C. Garcia). Proposal Mostly Backfills Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Programs Proposed for Reductions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4730

The 2023-24 Budget: CalRecycle’s Zero Waste Plan Proposal [Publication Details]

Feb 28, 2023 - In this brief, we analyze the Governor’s 2023-24 budget proposal to provide funding from various special funds for the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to develop and implement a zero waste plan. Updated (3/2/23): Date of SB 54 requirement was corrected.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4719

The 2023-24 Budget: CalRecycle’s Zero Waste Plan Proposal

Feb 28, 2023 - The legislation also phases in several product and recycling requirements by 2032, such as requiring that 100  percent of covered materials be recyclable or compostable. CalRecycle is charged with adopting the regulations necessary to implement the legislation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4719

The 2023-24 Budget: California's Film Tax Credit

Feb 28, 2023 - The credits are available for productions in 2022 through 2032. The CFC identifies and certifies qualified soundstage construction projects. Productions receiving credits under this program are required to set ethnic, racial, and gender diversity goals and to develop a plan to achieve those diversity goals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4713

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

Feb 27, 2023 - As we discuss in a recent report, The 2023‑24 Budget: Proposed Reauthorization of AB 8 Vehicle Fees , the Governor is requesting that the Legislature reauthorize a set of expiring vehicle fees (known as “AB 8” fees) and continue using them for the clean transportation programs they currently support.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4710

The 2023-24 Budget: Racial and Identity Profiling Mandate

Feb 27, 2023 - Chapter  466 of 2015 (AB  953, Weber) expanded the prohibition on law enforcement engaging in racial profiling to also prohibit identity profiling. Additionally, Chapter  466 increased law enforcement reporting requirements by requiring each state and local agency that employs law enforcement officers report annually to DOJ on all stops conducted by its officers for the preceding calendar year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4715

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Reauthorization of AB 8 Vehicle Fees [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Reauthorization of AB 8 Vehicle Fees [Publication Details] Description: In this brief, we analyze the Governor's proposal to extend certain vehicle fees (known as "AB 8" fees) that fund clean transportation activities that are scheduled to sunset at the end of 2023.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4708