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SB 198

Budget Act of 2025.

2025-2026 Regular Session

California's 2025 spending plan allocates state resources across agencies; passed Senate, now in Assembly for debate on funding priorities and fiscal sustainability.

Referred to Com. on BUDGET.
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Bill Summary · SB 198

Legislative bill overview

SB 198 is California's 2025 Budget Act, which allocates state spending across government agencies and programs for the fiscal year. The bill has passed the State Senate and is currently in the Assembly for consideration after being read and held at desk.

Why is this important

Budget bills determine how billions in taxpayer revenue are distributed across education, healthcare, infrastructure, public safety, and social services. The allocation decisions directly affect public services Californians rely on and influence the state's fiscal priorities for the coming year.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue adequacy: Whether proposed revenues sufficiently cover spending commitments without creating deficits or requiring service cuts
  • Departmental priorities: Disagreement over which programs and agencies should receive increased, maintained, or reduced funding
  • Emergency reserves and debt: Questions about whether the budget adequately funds reserves for economic downturns or addresses accumulated state debt obligations

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

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