Budget Act of 2024.
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Fiscal committee
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the 2024 Budget Act to allocate additional funds for disaster response and recovery efforts, specifically targeting areas affected by wildfires declared by the Governor in January 2025. It also identifies several other bills as related to the budget, including those addressing various social and economic programs. The bill includes provisions for augmenting appropriations and establishing an index of control sections within the budget.
Key provisions
- Designates specific bills (AB 153, AB 155, etc.) as related to the budget.
- Authorizes the Director of Finance to augment appropriations for wildfire recovery efforts up to $1.5 billion.
- Establishes a new section (90.00) to provide funding for emergency protective measures, evacuations, and other recovery actions related to wildfires.
- Updates the index of control sections within the Budget Act to reflect changes and additions.
- Allows for immediate implementation of the budget as a ‘Budget Bill’.
Who is affected
- State government agencies
- California residents affected by wildfires
- The Department of Finance
- Local governments impacted by wildfires
Notable changes
- Adds a specific appropriation for wildfire response and recovery.
- Expands the Director of Finance’s authority to augment budget appropriations.
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