Lawmakers and analysts question continuous appropriations as billions sit programmed but unspent

Apr 30, 2025

Members and analysts at the Assembly subcommittee said statutory continuous appropriations have limited oversight and asked agencies for clearer reporting after CARB acknowledged a substantial portion of GGRF awards are not yet expended.

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Lawmakers in the Assembly Budget subcommittee expressed repeated concerns about statutory continuous appropriations for programs funded from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), arguing they limit legislative oversight and can leave large sums committed but not spent.

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