Budget Act of 2024.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
Current location
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, part of the Budget Act of 2024, allocates $500,000 to the California Department of Justice to cover federal litigation expenses. It requires the department to report on how these funds are used and maintain a website detailing these expenses, which will expire on January 1, 2029. The bill was enacted in response to anticipated challenges to California’s policies and programs under a potential second Trump administration.
Key provisions
- Appropriates $500,000 to the Department of Justice for federal litigation expenses.
- Requires the Department of Justice to report on the use of these funds.
- Mandates the creation and maintenance of a public website detailing litigation expenses.
- Sets an expiration date for this provision at January 1, 2029.
- Declares the bill as a Budget Bill, allowing it to take effect immediately.
Who is affected
- California Department of Justice
- State Government
- Taxpayers
- Legal Services Providers
- Immigrants
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated funding stream for litigation related to potential challenges to California policies under a second Trump administration.
- Requires increased transparency regarding the use of state funds for legal defense.
- Creates a mechanism for public access to information about litigation expenses.
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