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  Guide to the California State Budget Process

  A comprehensive guide to the California state budget process: we provide an overview of the year-round state budget cycle, detail the roles of the key players, and lay out the timeline for state budgeting as well as opportunities for input. Our hope is that this guide makes the state budget process more accessible for policy staff, advocates, and the media, as well as to broaden participation in the budget debate.
  
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Video

  What is Proposition 98? Guaranteed School Funding Explained

  Watch to learn more Proposition 98, passed in 1988, is a cornerstone of California school funding, guaranteeing minimum funding levels for K-12 education funding and community college funding. But how does it work? And what does it mean for public schools and the state budget? In this explainer video, we break down it all down … Continued
  Budget Academy
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  How California Policies Are Made: Legislative Process Highlights

  Table of contents Legislative Process: The Basics The legislative process — also known as the policy bill process — provides a key pathway through the state Legislature for Californians who want to change state law. Each year, members of the state Assembly and Senate collectively introduce thousands of bills that move, partially or all the … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Video

  Understanding California’s Budget Process: What Are Trailer Bills?

  Watch to learn more about trailer bills in California Trailer bills play a crucial role in California’s budget process by making the legal changes needed to implement policies in the Budget Act. This video explains how trailer bills work, their journey through budget committees, and the voting rules they must follow. You’ll explore how these … Continued
  Budget Academy
• Glossary

  State Budget Process and Legislative Process: Key Activities and Deadlines

  The most common way for Californians to shape state funding decisions and policy priorities is through the state budget process and the legislative (or policy bill) process. The deadlines for the state budget process are established in California’s Constitution or in state law and rarely change. In contrast, most of the deadlines for the legislative … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Fact Sheet

  Federal Funds Drive One-Third of California’s State Budget

  Federal dollars support a wide array of public services and systems that touch the lives of all Californians — from health care and food assistance to child care and public schools. Under the incoming Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Congress, many of these services are expected to face significant reductions — in large part to … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
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  Guide to the County Budget Process

  This guide describes the county budget process and timeline and looks at the key steps and players in creating county-level spending plans.
  Budget Academy
• Glossary

  California State Budget Terms Defined

  What’s the difference between a trailer bill and a policy bill? A surplus and an operating surplus? Special funds and the General Fund? And what exactly is a “Budget Bill Jr.”? Understanding these and other key budget-related terms is critical to navigating the state budget process and effectively engaging decision-makers in order to advocate for … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Report

  California’s State Budget Reserves Explained

  How much money is in California’s state budget reserves? When can the funds be withdrawn? How can the funds be used by the state?
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Glossary

  Tax and Revenue Policy Glossary

  What’s the difference between income and wealth? Taxes for individuals and corporations in California? Tax credits and deductions? Understanding these key terms is critical to navigating the state budget and its intersection with California’s tax and revenue system to generate ongoing resources and provide quality education, affordable health care, child care, housing, and other services … Continued
  Budget Academy

  Taxes & Revenue