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DOJ seeks firearm workload funding; LAO urges framework to align fees, general fund support and large IT costs
Summary
The Department of Justice requested tens of millions for firearm workload and IT modernization; the LAO told the committee that many firearm workloads have shifted from special fund to general fund support and recommended a legislatively‑directed framework by January 2026 to decide which work should be fee supported.
The Bureau of Firearms at the Department of Justice told the Assembly subcommittee the governor’s budget proposes $19.2 million in 2025‑26 (about $18.6M General Fund and other funds) declining to $6.4M ongoing to support workload tied to new legislation, background checks, and the state’s Carry Concealed Weapon program.
Allison Mendoza, Bureau Chief, said the request covers expanded background check and eligibility clearance workload, continued IT modernization to replace legacy firearms and ammunition databases, and staff to handle increased Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) applications following recent U.S. Supreme…
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