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SB 2

Budget Act of 2024.

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

California's 2024 Budget Act (SB 2) establishes the state's fiscal spending and revenue framework, signed into law after Assembly approval with 58 votes supporting and 17 opposing.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 4, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · SB 2

Legislative bill overview

SB 2 is California's Budget Act of 2024, which has now been signed into law as Chapter 4 of the 2025 Statutes. The bill passed the Assembly on February 3, 2025, with a 58-17 vote and was approved by the Governor on February 7, 2025. This is the state's primary annual budget legislation establishing spending and revenue measures for the fiscal year.

Why is this important

California's budget act is the foundational fiscal policy document determining how the state allocates billions in resources across education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and social services. The passage and gubernatorial signature make these appropriations and fiscal policies official law, directly affecting public services and programs statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill faced 17-18 dissenting votes in the Assembly, suggesting disagreement over spending priorities or revenue approaches among some legislators
  • Amendments proposed by Assembly Member Castillo were tabled (rejected), indicating internal legislative disputes over specific budget provisions that didn't achieve consensus
  • Annual budget acts typically contain contentious decisions about tax policy, program funding levels, and deficit management that divide Democratic and Republican legislators

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

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