On Monday, June 15, in the late evening hours, the Legislature passed the Budget Act of 2026 (Senate Bill 101). The measure now heads to the Governor’s Desk, where he must act by June 29th. Although 2026-27 fiscal year begins July 1st, it is expected that budget-related negotiations will continue into the summer. The resulting agreements of ongoing negotiations are likely to be reflected in other bills, known as budget trailer bills.
RCRC’s “2026-27 State Budget Package Highlights”, focuses on items of interest to California’s rural counties, is available HERE.
For additional information, contact the RCRC Government Affairs Team.