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SB 213

Budget Act of 2025.

2025-2026 Regular Session

California's $300+ billion fiscal 2025 budget passed Senate 28-10 and moves to Assembly, determining state funding for education, healthcare, social services, and infrastructure.

Referred to Com. on BUDGET.
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Bill Summary · SB 213

Legislative bill overview

SB 213 is California's Budget Act of 2025, which establishes the state's spending plan and revenue allocations for the fiscal year. The bill has passed the Senate (28-10) and been transmitted to the Assembly for consideration. This is the primary vehicle through which California allocates approximately $300+ billion in general fund spending across all state agencies and programs.

Why is this important

The Budget Act directly determines funding levels for education, healthcare, infrastructure, public safety, social services, and other critical state functions. It reflects the state's fiscal priorities and sets the framework for how California addresses budget deficits, reserves, and economic conditions. Changes to the budget can significantly impact millions of residents' access to services.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue vs. spending gap: California faces structural budget challenges; the final budget will determine how deficits are addressed through spending cuts, revenue increases, or reserve depletion
  • Priority allocation disputes: Different constituencies (education advocates, healthcare providers, business groups, public employee unions) compete for limited resources
  • Economic assumptions: Budget projections depend on assumptions about tax revenue, employment, and inflation that may prove inaccurate, requiring mid-year adjustments

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

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