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• Issue Brief

  Proposition 39 Explained: What Voter ID Would Mean for California

  Proposition 39 on the November ballot would impose unnecessary, harmful, and costly new identification (ID) requirements on millions of California voters. It would harm US citizens by making it harder for them to vote, exposing them to identity theft, and putting them at risk of being erroneously removed from voter rolls. Prop. 39 … Continued
  
  Ballot Propositions

  California Budget
• Issue Brief

  Should Voters Approve Proposition 2? How California’s Rainy Day Fund Would Be Updated

  Proposition 2 on the November 2026 ballot would change the rules for California’s rainy day fund to build a larger reserve and better protect core public services during budget emergencies, such as an economic downturn. Prop. 2 also would expand the types of state debt that could be repaid with General Fund revenues … Continued
  Ballot Propositions

  California Budget
• Report

  First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2026-27 May Revision

  Stronger-than-expected revenues do not solve all of the state’s challenges. The 2026–27 budget is Governor Newsom’s last opportunity to fully respond to the harmful federal cuts enacted through H.R. 1.
  California Budget
• Report

  California’s Rainy Day Fund and Other Budget Reserves Overview

  California’s state budget reserves, including the “rainy day fund” and other reserve accounts, serve as a financial safety net for services like education, health care, and child care during economic downturns. The rules for depositing and withdrawing funds are complex, and policymakers should consider reforms, such as excluding reserve deposits from the Gann … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Report

  5 Key Questions About California’s State Budget Reserves

  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 When can the funds be withdrawn?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
• Video

  California’s Budget Reserves Explained

  Watch to learn more Just like households save for emergencies, California sets aside money in budget reserves. Budget reserves are California’s way of preparing for the unexpected, saving a little today to protect vital public services tomorrow. Dive Deeper Into California’s Budget Reserves For a deeper understanding of California’s reserve accounts, explore the Budget Center’s … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Report

  Building an Affordable California Requires Public Investment

  Communities across California face many challenges during President Trump’s second administration, from deep federal budget cuts that threaten to undermine Californians’ health, economic security, and well-being, to mounting affordability pressures and persistent inflation that have exacerbated communities’ longstanding unmet need for more affordable housing, health care, and child care. People with low incomes, immigrants, communities … Continued
  California Budget

  Taxes & Revenue
• Commentary

  Gavin Newsom’s last budget belies his ‘California for All’  pledge

  California Budget
• Report

  First Look: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2026-27 California Budget

  Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2026-27 California state budget on January 9, projecting a small and manageable deficit of $2.9 billion. The governor’s proposal projects $42.3 billion in additional revenue across the “budget window” (fiscal years 2024-25 to 2026-27) compared to projections made last June in the enacted budget. The $248.3 … Continued
  California Budget
• Report

  Guía: Proceso de presupuesto estatal de California

  Este informe ofrece información sobre el presupuesto estatal y su proceso, con el objetivo de brindar al público las herramientas necesarias para interactuar eficazmente con líderes estatales y abogar por decisiones presupuestarias justas y equitativas.
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• 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
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Report

  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