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ABX1-5 • 2026

Budget Act of 2024.

Budget Act of 2024.

Budget
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Gabriel (A) , Wiener
Last action
2025-02-03
Official status
Died on inactive file.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about how much money is involved in changes and additions, nor does it confirm the creation of entirely new methods for using funds.

Budget Law for 2024

The Budget Act of 2024 sets spending plans for the state government for the fiscal year 2024-25 and makes changes to previous budget laws.

What This Bill Does

  • Sets spending plans for different parts of the state government for the fiscal year 2024-25.
  • Changes how some existing funds are used or managed.

Who It Names or Affects

  • State government agencies and departments

Terms To Know

Appropriations
Money that is set aside to be used by a specific part of the government.
Fiscal Year
A period of one year used for budgeting and financial reporting, starting on July 1st and ending on June 30th.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill did not pass all stages to become a law.
  • It does not specify the exact amounts of money being added or changed.

Bill History

  1. 2025-02-03 California Legislative Information

    Died on inactive file.

  2. 2025-01-27 California Legislative Information

    Ordered to inactive file at the request of Assembly Member Gabriel.

  3. 2025-01-22 California Legislative Information

    Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

  4. 2025-01-21 California Legislative Information

    Ordered to second reading.

  5. 2025-01-21 California Legislative Information

    Without reference to committee.

  6. 2025-01-21 California Legislative Information

    From printer.

  7. 2025-01-21 California Legislative Information

    Read first time.

  8. 2025-01-20 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB5, as introduced, Gabriel
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Budget Act of 2024.
The Budget Act of 2024 made appropriations for the support of state government for the 2024–25 fiscal year.
This bill would amend the Budget Act of 2024 by amending and adding appropriations and making other changes.
This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as a Budget Bill.

Current Bill Text

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