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SB 190

Budget Act of 2025.

2025-2026 Regular Session

California's 2025 Budget Act allocates state spending across agencies; passed Senate 28-10, now in Assembly for final approval and Governor's signature.

Referred to Com. on BUDGET.
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Bill Summary · SB 190

Legislative bill overview

SB 190 is California's 2025 Budget Act, which allocates state spending across government agencies and programs for the fiscal year. The bill passed the State Senate on March 20, 2025, and was transmitted to the Assembly for consideration. As a budget measure, it requires approval from both chambers and the Governor to become law.

Why is this important

Budget acts directly determine funding levels for schools, healthcare, infrastructure, public safety, and social services that affect millions of Californians. The budget also reflects state priorities and can include policy changes tied to appropriations, making it one of the most consequential legislative actions each year.

Potential points of contention

  • Deficit or surplus allocation – How California addresses any budget shortfall or uses surplus revenue (tax cuts, reserves, spending increases) typically divides lawmakers by ideology
  • Program priorities – Competition between education, healthcare, criminal justice, homelessness, and infrastructure spending often creates partisan disagreement
  • Revenue mechanisms – Whether to adjust taxes, fees, or rely on existing revenues generates debate between progressive and conservative legislators

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

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