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  First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2025-26 May Revision

  jump to: Introduction Governor Gavin Newsom released a summary of the May Revision to his proposed 2025-26 California state budget on May 14, proposing nearly $12 billion in budget actions to close an estimated 2025-26 deficit ($7.5 billion) and build up the state’s discretionary reserve ($4.5 billion). In contrast, the governor’s January proposal projected a … Continued
  
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  State vs. Federal Funding: Who Pays for What in California?

  Watch to learn more Ever wondered where California gets the money to fund schools, healthcare, and public services? This quick explainer breaks down the key components of the state budget — from the General Fund to federal dollars — and shows how these funds work together to power the state’s economy and serve its communities.
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  Federal Policy
• Commentary

  Other states are showing California how to protect its budget without cutting needed services

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• Glossary

  California State Constitutional Offices Defined

  California’s Constitution establishes several statewide offices that oversee the functions, policies, and programs of state government. While the Governor is the most prominent and powerful statewide official, several other constitutional officers have significant authority and responsibilities that affect the day-to-day lives of Californians, including the Attorney General, the Controller, and the Insurance Commissioner. In addition, … Continued
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• Fact Sheet

  Understanding the Requirements for Key Legislative Actions in California

  California’s Constitution establishes rules for a wide range of legislative actions, from passing the state budget to increasing taxes to placing constitutional amendments on the ballot. This table summarizes the requirements for approving key legislative actions in California.
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  Fair Taxes, Strong Communities: Closing Loopholes to Support Californians

  California faces a budget shortfall, but instead of cuts that harm communities, the state can raise revenue equitably by closing ineffective tax loopholes that benefit the wealthy.
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  Taxes & Revenue
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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
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  Understanding the Governor’s 2025-26 State Budget Proposal

  related content Introduction Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2025-26 California state budget on January 10, projecting a small positive balance of $363 million after two years of state budget deficits. The governor’s proposal projects $16.5 billion in additional revenue compared to estimates from last June and would draw down $7.1 billion in reserves. The … Continued
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• Fact Sheet

  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
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• 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
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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.
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  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?
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