Budget Act of 2026.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
The Budget Act of 2026 makes appropriations for the support of the State of California’s government for the 2026-27 fiscal year. It establishes coding standards for financial transactions to ensure compatibility with the Governor’s budget and other financial systems. The bill also outlines the availability of funds for various judicial branch programs and provides for local assistance and court facility construction. It declares that the act will take effect immediately as a Budget Bill.
Key provisions
- Establishes coding standards for state appropriations to ensure compatibility with existing financial systems.
- Authorizes revisions to appropriation codes to maintain compatibility with the Governor’s Budget and legacy systems.
- Specifies the availability of funds for various judicial branch programs, including court operations, worker’s compensation, and legal services.
- Allocates funds for court facility construction and maintenance.
- Provides for local assistance to trial courts to improve access to justice.
- Defines the timelines for encumbrance and expenditure of appropriated funds.
- Addresses technical corrections and revisions to FI$Cal and legacy systems.
- Details the transfer of funds to the Judicial Branch Workers’ Compensation Fund.
Who is affected
- State government agencies
- Judicial branch
- Legal aid organizations
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