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AB 187

Budget Act of 2025.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jesse Gabriel

California's 2025 state budget bill allocating billions across agencies passes Assembly, now in Senate committee for review and assignment.

Referred to Com. on B. & F. R.
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Bill Summary · AB 187

Legislative bill overview

AB 187 is California's Budget Act of 2025, the state's primary annual appropriations bill that allocates funding across all state agencies and programs. The bill passed the Assembly with bipartisan support (53-17) and is currently in Senate committee for assignment and review.

Why is this important

The Budget Act determines how California spends tens of billions in state revenue and determines funding priorities for education, healthcare, infrastructure, social services, and public safety. The budget's provisions directly affect tax policy, spending levels, and the state's fiscal position for the upcoming fiscal year.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue assumptions and deficit: The extent to which the budget relies on optimistic revenue projections or addresses California's ongoing structural budget challenges
  • Spending priorities and cuts: How the budget balances competing demands across education, social programs, and infrastructure amid fiscal constraints
  • Reserve fund usage: Whether the budget appropriately uses or depletes the state's rainy day fund and emergency reserves

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

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