AB 134 Summary

• Amends the Budget Act of 2015 by revising appropriations from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund across multiple state agencies for the 2015-16 fiscal year.

• Increases Office of Planning and Research funding from $1,199,000 to $1,817,000, with $500,000 designated for technical assistance to disadvantaged communities.

• Adds new appropriations totaling $183,103,000 for high-speed rail, water resources, air quality, community services, and agriculture programs focused on greenhouse gas emissions reductions and water/energy efficiency.

• Extends encumbrance and liquidation timelines for various programs, with most available for expenditure through June 30, 2017 and liquidation through June 30, 2018-2021.

• Declares the bill a Budget Bill that takes effect immediately and identifies related budget bills within the meaning of the California Constitution.