State lawmakers return to Sacramento today to begin the first year of the 2025-26 legislative session. This session brings many new faces, with nearly one-third (37 out of 120 members) being newly elected to state office.
On the first official day of the session (December 2, 2024), new and returning lawmakers introduced 178 measures. These include legislative and budget proposals, concurrent resolutions, Assembly and Senate resolutions, and special session proposals. Notably, Governor Newsom called a special session in November 2024 to prepare for potential legal battles with the incoming Trump Administration.
Reminder: CPRA Strategies offers comprehensive bill tracking and monitoring and full coverage of budget and legislative hearings for our clients. Contact us if you need assistance with legislative or budget matters.
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Governor Newsom confirmed to reporters last week that he plans to present his January budget proposal early -- on Monday, January 6, a few days before the constitutional deadline -- so he can attend former President Jimmy Carter's memorial. Initially, Governor Newsom planned to combine his state of the state with his budget presentation to stay ahead of any actions the Trump Administration may take upon assuming office.
California receives approximately $150 billion in federal funds, roughly one-third of its total expenditures of $450.8 billion. While the extent of potential federal cuts under the Trump Administration remains uncertain, the Legislative Analyst’s Office projects a $2 billion budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, with larger deficits expected over the next three years. Any reductions in federal funding would place additional strain on California’s overall budget.
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President-elect Trump will return to the White House in less than three weeks. While many details remain uncertain, several key issues are worth monitoring closely. These include:
Stay tuned as these priorities evolve and take shape under the new administration.
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Grant Title: GFO-24-604– Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for Multi-family Housing 3.0
Deadline: 01/22/2025
Agency/Department: CA Energy Commission
Estimated Total Funding: $19,000,000
The purpose of this solicitation is to demonstrate replicable and scalable business and technology models for large-scale deployment of EV charging infrastructure capable of maximizing access and EV travel for MFH residents.
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Grant Title: 2024 Homeownership Super NOFA
Deadline: 01/30/2025
Agency/Department: Department of Housing and Community Development
Estimated Total Funding: $160,700,000
This funding provides Loans and Grants to Local Public Entities and Nonprofits for Homeownership Development Projects, Self-Help Technical Assistance Projects, Mortgage Assistance Programs, Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs, ADU/JADU Programs, Shared Housing Programs and Programs for the Acquisition of Manufactured Housing for Agricultural Households.
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Grant Title: California STEP Grant – Y11 Round 2
Deadline: 02/28/2025
Agency/Department: Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
Estimated Total Funding: $500- $10,000
The California State Expansion Program (STEP) grant offers financial assistance to eligible California small businesses seeking to expand into foreign markets through STEP Events and Export Vouchers.
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Grant Title: GFO-24-605 – Technical Assistance for Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Funding
Deadline: 02/28/2025
Agency/Department: CAEnergy Commission
Estimated Total Funding: $4,000,000
This is a competitive grant solicitation. The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of up to $4 million in grant funds for one or more third-party implementers to provide technical assistance (TA) for communities eligible to seek federal and state funding for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure.
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Grant Title: California’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program – Solicitation 2
Deadline: 03/17/2025
Agency/Department: CA Energy Commission
Estimated Total Funding: $107,000,000
The purpose of this solicitation is to significantly expand the EV charging infrastructure along these corridors per National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula program requirements, contributing to the national charging network being built under this program.
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Grant Title: GFO-24-607 – FAST 2.0 – Fast and Available Charging for All Californians
Deadline: 03/31/2025
Agency/Department: CA Energy Commission
Estimated Total Funding: $10,000,000
This is a competitive grant solicitation. The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of up to $10,000,000 in grant funds for projects that will deploy fast electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for the public.
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