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SB 165

Skilled nursing facilities: reimbursement rates.

2025-2026 Regular Session

California's 2025 budget bill authorizes annual state spending allocation across agencies; passed Senate 28-10, now in Assembly review.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 61, Statutes of 2026.
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Bill Summary · SB 165

Legislative bill overview

SB 165 is California's Budget Act of 2025, which authorizes the state's annual spending plan and allocates funds across government agencies and programs. The bill passed the Senate on March 20, 2025 with a 28-10 vote and is currently in the Assembly undergoing initial review.

Why is this important

Budget acts determine how California allocates approximately $300+ billion in general fund revenues across education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and other essential services. This legislation directly affects funding levels for schools, Medicaid (Medi-Cal), infrastructure, and public safety that impact millions of Californians.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue assumptions and deficits: Whether revenue projections are realistic and how any budget shortfalls are addressed (spending cuts, tax increases, or reserve draws)
  • Competing priorities: Allocation disagreements between education funding, social services, infrastructure, and public safety spending
  • Implementation details: Specific policy riders, restrictions, or conditions attached to appropriations that may be controversial across ideological lines

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

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