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AB 208: Budget Act of 2025.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 7, 2025

What AB 208 does, verified December 7, 2025

<p>This bill expresses the intent of the legislature to enact statutory changes relating to the budget act. The changes will be made to improve the budget process and ensure its effectiveness in allocating funds to various sectors and programs.</p> <p>The bill aims to enhance the transparency and accountability of the budget process, allowing for more efficient use of public funds. It also seeks to promote fiscal responsibility and ensure that the budget aligns with the state's long-term goals and priorities.</p> <p>By enacting these changes, the state can better manage its finances, reduce waste and inefficiencies, and make more informed decisions about how to allocate resources. The ultimate goal is to create a more effective and responsible budget process that benefits the state and its citizens.</p>

Bill journey
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Last action: Referred to Com. on B. & F. R. (2025-04-02)Alert me
Recent actions7 total · showing 5
Apr. 02, 2025Referred to Com. on B. & F. R.
Mar. 20, 2025In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Mar. 18, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Mar. 17, 2025(Ayes 53. Noes 17. Page 643.)
Feb. 03, 2025Referred to Com. on BUDGET.
Full action history, 2 earlier actionsConnect Plus
Latest bill textIntroduced version, January 8, 2025 · 96 words


CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Bill
No. 208


Introduced by Assembly Member Gabriel

January 08, 2025


An act relating to the Budget Act of 2025.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


AB 208, as introduced, Gabriel. Budget Act of 2025.
This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact statutory changes relating to the Budget Act of 2025.
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

It is the intent of the Legislature to enact statutory changes relating to the Budget Act of 2025.
Text of AB 208 as introduced, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions
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