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AB-176 • 2026

Budget Act of 2025.

Budget Act of 2025.

Budget
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Gabriel
Last action
2025-04-02
Official status
Referred to Com. on B. & F. R.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on the content or effects of the Budget Act of 2025.

California's Budget Law for 2025

The Budget Act of 2025 expresses the Legislature's intent to make changes related to budget rules.

What This Bill Does

  • Expresses the Legislature's intent to enact statutory changes relating to the Budget Act of 2025.

Terms To Know

Budget Act
A law that tells how a government will spend its money for the year.
Legislature
The group of people who make laws in California.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify what changes are to be made.
  • Does not provide details on spending or savings plans.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-02 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on B. & F. R.

  2. 2025-03-20 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

  3. 2025-03-20 California Legislative Information

    Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 53. Noes 17. Page 751.)

  4. 2025-03-18 California Legislative Information

    Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

  5. 2025-03-17 California Legislative Information

    (Ayes 53. Noes 17. Page 643.)

  6. 2025-03-17 California Legislative Information

    Ordered to second reading.

  7. 2025-03-17 California Legislative Information

    Withdrawn from committee.

  8. 2025-02-03 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on BUDGET.

  9. 2025-01-09 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee February 8.

  10. 2025-01-08 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 176, as introduced, Gabriel.
Budget Act of 2025.
This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact statutory changes relating to the Budget Act of 2025.

Current Bill Text

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