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SB 65, explained

Budget Act of 2025.

Dead Died · Author: Wiener

In plain English

This bill sets aside money to pay for California state government operations during the 2025–26 fiscal year (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026). The bill would take effect right away if it passes, rather than waiting for a later date.

If this passes

What would actually change, according to the bill's official digest. No predictions, no opinions.

State government would receive funding for the 2025–26 fiscal year
The bill would become law immediately upon passage, rather than on a future date

Who's lobbying this bill

62 organizations reported lobbying activity mentioning this bill. California disclosures don't say which side an organization is on, only that they paid to influence it. Amounts shown are payments to lobbying firms where the filing discloses them.

Twenty-Nine Palms Band Of Mission Indians

paid to lobbying firms, quarters naming this bill · 2 filings

$120K

Fresenius Medical Care North America And Affiliated Entities

paid to lobbying firms, quarters naming this bill · 2 filings

$78K

California Optometric Association

paid to lobbying firms, quarters naming this bill · 3 filings

$72K

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Sources

Bill text and Legislative Counsel's Digest: California Legislative Information (leginfo).
Lobbying activity: quarterly lobbying disclosures (Forms 625/635) filed with the California Secretary of State (Cal-Access).

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