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SB 101

Budget Act of 2025.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Wiener

California's 2025 Budget Act (SB 101) allocates state revenues across government agencies and programs, determining funding for education, healthcare, and services through the fiscal year.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 4, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · SB 101

Legislative bill overview

SB 101 is California's Budget Act of 2025, which was signed into law in late June 2025. The bill allocates state revenues and authorizes expenditures across California's government agencies and programs for the fiscal year. As the primary annual budget legislation, it determines funding levels for education, healthcare, infrastructure, social services, and other state operations.

Why is this important

The Budget Act is the most consequential piece of legislation passed each year, directly affecting public services that millions of Californians depend on—from K-12 schools and universities to Medicaid and transportation. Budget priorities reflect state leadership's values and constrain or expand the scope of government programs for the entire fiscal year.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue assumptions and surplus/deficit: The bill's viability depends on accurate revenue forecasts; overestimated revenues can force mid-year cuts, while underestimated ones waste opportunities for investment
  • Spending priorities and trade-offs: Limited resources mean debates over which programs receive funding increases versus cuts, such as education versus social services versus law enforcement
  • Structural budget issues: California's budgeting faces ongoing tensions between fixed costs (pensions, debt service), voter-approved mandates, and discretionary spending flexibility

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

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