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SB 135

Budget Act of 2025.

2025-2026 Regular Session

California's 2025 state budget bill allocates annual spending across state agencies; passed Senate 28-10 and awaits Assembly consideration.

Referred to Com. on BUDGET.
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Bill Summary · SB 135

Legislative bill overview

SB 135 is California's Budget Act of 2025, which authorizes the state's spending plan for the fiscal year. The bill has passed the California Senate and is currently in the Assembly for consideration. As a budget act, it allocates funding across state agencies, programs, and services based on legislative priorities.

Why is this important

Budget acts directly determine how billions in taxpayer dollars are spent on education, healthcare, infrastructure, public safety, and other essential services. The bill's passage or failure affects every California resident through the availability and quality of state-funded programs. Budget negotiations often reflect broader policy disagreements about government priorities and spending discipline.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal deficit or surplus management – Whether the budget addresses California's ongoing revenue shortfalls or allocates surplus funds, with disagreement over emergency reserves versus program spending
  • Partisan spending priorities – Senate Democrats (28-10 passage) may face resistance in the Assembly over allocation choices between social services, business tax relief, education funding, or infrastructure investment
  • Program cuts or tax implications – Budget decisions may require cutting popular programs, raising revenues, or both, creating opposition from affected constituencies and taxpayers

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

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