Plain English Breakdown
The official status label says 'Passed Legislature,' but the last action listed is 'Referred to Com. on BUDGET' with a date of April 2026, which creates uncertainty about whether final passage has actually occurred or if this metadata reflects an earlier stage.
Budget Act of 2026
AB-1563 provides funding for state government operations during the 2026–27 fiscal year and takes effect immediately.
What This Bill Does
- Makes appropriations to support state government activities.
- Covers spending needs for the 2026–27 fiscal year.
- Declares that the bill becomes law right away as a Budget Bill.
Who It Names or Affects
- State government agencies and departments
Terms To Know
- Appropriations
- Money that the legislature sets aside for specific uses to support state government.
- Fiscal year
- A one-year period used by governments to plan and track spending, here from 2026 to 2027.
Limits and Unknowns
- The source text does not list specific dollar amounts for any agency.
- The document does not detail which programs receive funding or how much each gets.
- No information is provided about changes to existing laws outside of the budget allocation.