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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.

Who's lobbying this bill

44 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.

California Clinical Laboratory Association
paid to lobbying firms, quarters naming this bill · 2 filings
$62K
Boys Republic
paid to lobbying firms, quarters naming this bill · 2 filings
$36K
Access Services
paid to lobbying firms, quarters naming this bill · 2 filings
$33K
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