Over the final days of June, the Legislature acted upon several budget trailer bills before the start of the 2026-27 fiscal year, July 1. While several issues have been addressed by these latest actions, several others remain unresolved and budget negotiations are expected to continue. RCRC has compiled several key highlights of the latest budget actions that impact California’s rural counties. To read RCRC’s July 1, 2026 edition of the State Budget Packet Highlights see HERE.
For additional information, contact the RCRC Government Affairs Team.