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SB-879 • 2026

Budget Act of 2026.

Budget Act of 2026.

Budget

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Laird
Last action: 2026-01-12
Official status: Read first time.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how funds will be allocated or which departments and programs will receive funding.

Budget Act for State Government in 2026-2027

The Budget Act of 2026 provides funding to support state government operations during the fiscal year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

What This Bill Does

Provides funding for state government activities in the 2026-2027 budget year.
Declares that it will take effect immediately after passing as a Budget Bill.

Who It Names or Affects

State government agencies and departments

Terms To Know

Appropriations: Money set aside for a specific purpose, like funding state programs.
Fiscal Year: A period of one year used for budgeting and financial reporting by the government.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify exact amounts or details about how funds will be allocated.
It is unclear what specific programs or departments will receive funding without further detail.

Bill History

2026-01-12 California Legislative Information
Read first time.
2026-01-10 California Legislative Information
From printer.
2026-01-09 California Legislative Information
Introduced. Referred to Com. on B. & F. R.

Official Summary Text

SB879, as introduced, Laird
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Budget Act of 2026.
This bill would make appropriations for the support of state government for the 2026–27 fiscal year.
This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as a Budget Bill.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

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