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AB 216: Budget Act of 2025.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 6, 2025

What AB 216 does, verified December 6, 2025

<p>This bill expresses the intent of the legislature to enact statutory changes relating to the budget act of 2025. The changes aim to improve the budgeting process and ensure a more transparent and accountable approach to managing the state's finances.</p> <p>The bill seeks to make necessary adjustments to the existing budget framework, focusing on efficiency, effectiveness, and fiscal responsibility. It also aims to provide greater clarity and guidance for state agencies and officials in their budgeting decisions.</p> <p>The proposed changes are intended to promote a more collaborative and data-driven approach to budgeting, ensuring that the state's resources are allocated in a way that aligns with its priorities and goals. The bill's intent is to strengthen the state's financial management and improve its overall fiscal health.</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. 216


Introduced by Assembly Member Gabriel

January 08, 2025


An act relating to the Budget Act of 2025.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


AB 216, 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 216 as introduced, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions
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