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SB 126

Budget Act of 2025.

2025-2026 Regular Session

California's 2025 budget bill allocating state funds across agencies passed the Senate and moves to Assembly, determining spending priorities for education, healthcare, and public services.

Referred to Com. on BUDGET.
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Bill Summary · SB 126

Legislative bill overview

SB 126 is California's 2025 budget bill that allocates state funds across government agencies and programs for the fiscal year. The bill passed the Senate with bipartisan opposition (28-10 vote) and is currently in the Assembly for consideration. This is a comprehensive appropriations measure that determines how billions in state revenue will be spent.

Why is this important

Budget bills directly determine funding levels for schools, healthcare, infrastructure, public safety, and social services—affecting millions of Californians. The outcome will shape state priorities during a period when California faces significant fiscal pressures, including competing demands for education, homelessness, climate initiatives, and reserves. This bill ultimately reflects the state's values and operational capacity across all government functions.

Potential points of contention

  • Deficit spending vs. reserves: The bill's approach to California's budget gap—whether it relies on reserves, spending cuts, or revenue adjustments—will face scrutiny from fiscal hawks and service advocates
  • Funding distribution priorities: Disagreement over relative funding for education, healthcare, housing, transportation, and other major program areas
  • Implementation of prior policies: How the budget funds or fails to fund previously enacted legislative priorities, particularly on climate and social programs

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

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