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SB-65 • 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
Wiener
Last action
2026-02-02
Official status
Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and digest confirm immediate effectiveness as a Budget Bill, but this information is not provided in the official source material.

Budget Act for State Government in 2025-2026

The Budget Act of 2025 provides funding to support state government operations during the fiscal year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides funding for state government activities in the 2025-2026 budget period.

Who It Names or Affects

  • State government agencies and departments

Terms To Know

Appropriations
Money given by the government for specific uses, like paying for services or programs.
Fiscal Year
A period of one year used for budgeting and financial reporting, starting on July 1st and ending on June 30th in California.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify exact amounts or details about how the money will be spent.
  • It is unclear what specific programs or departments are funded without looking at detailed budget documents.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-02 California Legislative Information

    Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. 2025-01-13 California Legislative Information

    Read first time.

  3. 2025-01-11 California Legislative Information

    From printer.

  4. 2025-01-10 California Legislative Information

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

Official Summary Text

SB65, as introduced, Wiener
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Budget Act of 2025.
This bill would make appropriations for the support of state government for the 2025–26 fiscal year.
This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as a Budget Bill.

Current Bill Text

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