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SB 4

Budget Act of 2024.

2025-2026, Special Session 1 Introduced by Jesse Gabriel and 1 co-sponsor

California's 2024 budget bill passed committee unanimously but failed final passage in legislature due to unresolved spending priority disputes.

Died on third reading.
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Bill Summary · SB 4

Legislative bill overview

SB 4 is California's Budget Act of 2024, a comprehensive spending measure introduced by Senators Jesse Gabriel and Scott Wiener that allocates state funds across various departments and programs. The bill passed committee unanimously but died on third reading in February 2025, meaning it did not advance to final passage.

Why is this important

Budget acts are foundational legislation that determine how billions in state resources are distributed across education, healthcare, infrastructure, social services, and other critical functions. The failure of this bill to pass suggests significant disagreements over spending priorities or fiscal constraints that prevented consensus among lawmakers.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal constraints vs. spending demands: California likely faced pressure to balance budget shortfalls against requests for increased funding across multiple departments
  • Priority allocation disputes: Disagreement over which programs deserve funding increases (education, homelessness services, law enforcement, etc.)
  • Tax and revenue measures: Potential conflicts over whether new revenue sources or tax changes should accompany the budget proposal

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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