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SB 164

Budget Act of 2025.

2025-2026 Regular Session

California's SB 164 authorizes $300+ billion in state spending for fiscal 2025, passing the Senate 28-10 and awaiting Assembly committee review to determine budget priorities and funding allocations.

Referred to Com. on BUDGET.
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Bill Summary · SB 164

Legislative bill overview

SB 164 is California's Budget Act of 2025, which authorizes state spending and revenue for the fiscal year. The bill passed the Senate on March 20, 2025 with a 28-10 vote and is currently in the Assembly awaiting committee review after being held at desk on March 20.

Why is this important

Budget acts are among the most consequential legislation states pass, directly determining funding levels for education, healthcare, infrastructure, social services, and all government operations. The bill's passage or amendment will significantly affect California's $300+ billion budget and impact millions of residents depending on state services.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue sources and tax policy – How the state funds spending (income taxes, sales taxes, corporate taxes, or deficit spending) affects different income groups and businesses differently
  • Allocation priorities – Disagreements over which programs receive increased, maintained, or reduced funding (education vs. corrections vs. social services, etc.)
  • Structural deficit concerns – Whether the budget adequately addresses California's ongoing revenue-spending imbalance or relies on accounting adjustments and one-time revenues

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

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