Budget Act of 2026.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Budget
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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 and various public purposes for the 2026-27 fiscal year. It establishes a coding structure for financial transactions to ensure compatibility with existing systems and the Governor’s budget. The bill also includes provisions for transferring funds to support specific programs, such as the Judicial Branch and court facilities construction, and outlines adjustments to spending authority to accommodate technical changes and ensure fiscal responsibility.
Key provisions
- Establishes a coding structure for state appropriations to align with existing financial systems.
- Authorizes revisions to appropriation codes to maintain compatibility with the Governor’s budget and legacy systems.
- Provides for transfers of funds to support the Judicial Branch, including court operations, worker’s compensation, and legal services.
- Allocates funds for court facility construction and maintenance.
- Includes provisions for local assistance to trial courts, focusing on improving access to justice for self-represented litigants.
- Allows for adjustments to appropriation schedules to facilitate departmental accounting operations.
- Defines the effective date of the budget as immediate.
- Specifies the availability of funds for encumbrance and expenditure for various state agencies.
Who is affected
- State government agencies
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