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Home/Bills/AB 197California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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AB 197: Budget Act of 2025.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified September 2, 2026

What AB 197 does, verified September 2, 2026

This bill expresses the intent of the legislature to enact statutory changes relating to the budget act of 2025. The proposed changes aim to bring about necessary updates and adjustments to the existing budget framework. The goal is to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the budget system, ensuring that it remains relevant and responsive to the needs of the state.

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
In CommitteeComplete
First Chamber FloorComplete
4Second ChamberCurrent
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: In committee: Hearing postponed by committee. (2026-08-31)Alert me
Recent actions11 total · showing 5
Aug. 31, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
Apr. 02, 2025Referred to Com. on B. & F. R.
Mar. 20, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 53. Noes 17. Page 761.)
Mar. 20, 2025In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Mar. 18, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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