CA AB1822

Amends the Budget Act of 2018 by modifying appropriations across multiple state departments and funds, including adjustments to local assistance, support, and capital outlay items totaling billions of dollars

Allocates $645,000,000 from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to the State Air Resources Board for community air protection, mobile source reductions, and climate change programs

Provides $165,000,000 to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for forest health and fire prevention projects, including vegetation management and prescribed burns

Establishes new appropriations for environmental and climate initiatives including $104,000,000 for the Department of Food and Agriculture for dairy digester and manure management programs

Takes effect immediately as a Budget Bill and includes provisions governing encumbrance of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund appropriations, with 75 percent spending caps pending final cap and trade auction proceeds