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SB 65

Budget Act of 2025.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Wiener

SB 65 establishes California's 2025-26 state budget, allocating $300+ billion in general fund spending across all state departments and programs.

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Bill Summary · SB 65

Legislative bill overview

SB 65 is California's Budget Act of 2025, which will establish the state's spending plan and revenue allocations across all state departments and programs for the fiscal year. As the primary budget bill, it determines how California allocates its approximately $300+ billion general fund across education, healthcare, infrastructure, public safety, and other state functions.

Why is this important

The budget act directly affects every Californian by determining funding levels for schools, universities, healthcare programs, social services, and public infrastructure. It also reflects the state's fiscal priorities and constrains or enables policy implementation across all state agencies for the coming year.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue assumptions and deficits: California's budget typically reflects debates over projected tax revenues, past deficits, and reserve fund allocations during economic uncertainty
  • Education vs. healthcare funding balance: Competing priorities between K-12 schools, higher education, and Medicaid (Medi-Cal) expansion consume the largest budget shares
  • Local government support: Disputes over state funding for cities and counties, which depend on state revenue-sharing and unfunded mandates
  • Homelessness and social services spending: Debates over adequate funding for mental health, housing, and substance abuse programs amid ongoing crises
  • Climate and environmental investments: Questions about commitment levels to climate resilience, renewable energy, and water infrastructure

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

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