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Policy Updates
Response to Governor Newsom’s January Budget Proposal – 01/15/2025
On January 10th, 2025, Governor Newsom released his proposed state budget for the upcoming fiscal year which begins on July 1, 2025.
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California State Budget Act 2024 Signed by Governor Newsom – 6/24/24
On June 22nd, the Governor, Senate, and Assembly reached an agreement on the language for FY 2024-25 California State Budget. Governor Newsom signed the Budget Act of 2024 and related Budget Junior bills and trailer bills in time for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2024.
The Legislature Sends the Budget to Governor Newsom for Approval – 6/17/24
After a month of negotiation and uncertainty, the Legislature officially passed the 2024-2025 budget on June 13, 2024. It is now up to Governor Newsom to approve and sign the Budget Bill Act within 12 days. The new fiscal year begins on July 1, 2024.
The Legislature Responds to Governor Newsom’s May Budget Revision – 5/30/24
Three weeks ago, Governor Newsom released his May Revision to the State Budget. In response, the State Legislature presented their response to the Governor’s proposed Budget this week. On Thursday, May 30 the State Assembly Budget Committee and State Senate Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services held hearings to engage with advocates, hold space for public comments, and vote on the budget plan that will be sent to the Governor.
Governor Newsom’s May Budget Revision Proposes Major Cuts for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year – 5/16/24
This week the Senate and Assembly Budget Subcommittees met to discuss Governor Newsom’s May Revision to the State Budget. Both committees expressed concern, frustration, and confusion regarding the Governor’s suggested cuts and delays. Both houses raised questions over:
