California 2025-2026 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB108

Introduced

1/8/25

Refer

2/3/25

Engrossed

3/20/25

Refer

2/3/25

Refer

3/20/25

Refer

4/2/25

Refer

3/20/25

Refer

4/2/25

Report Pass

5/4/26

Refer

5/4/26

Report Pass

5/5/26

Enrolled

5/7/26

Chaptered

5/7/26

Passed

5/7/26

Caption

An act to amend the Budget Act of 2025 (Chapters 4 and 5 of the Statutes of 2025) by amending Items 0840-001-3268 and 4140-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of, and amending Sections 39.00 and 39.10 of, that act, relating to the state budget, and making an appropriation therefor, to take effect immediately, budget bill.

Impact

The bill significantly impacts state budgetary allocations and management of funds. For instance, it amends the budgetary provisions for the Department of Health Care Access and Information, providing targeted funding to support healthcare initiatives. This includes significant investments in health workforce efforts, infrastructure development, and emergency funding for hospitals in financial distress. The structural amendments are aimed at improving the operational efficiency of the related departments and ensuring responsive funding to healthcare providers under specific financial constraints.

Summary

Assembly Bill No. 108, also known as the Budget Act of 2025, primarily addresses amendments to the appropriations made by the Budget Act. It aims to adjust funding allocations for various state-funded programs, specifically targeting the support of the state government for the fiscal year of 2025-26. Notably, AB108 includes provisions to ensure that funds appropriated for the administration of specific programs, such as the Property Tax Postponement Program for senior and disabled citizens, are managed properly and specifically allocated to their intended uses. The bill confirms that these adjustments take effect immediately as part of a budget bill.

Sentiment

The sentiment around AB108 appears largely supportive due to its emphasis on critical funding for local health services, particularly in light of economic challenges faced by many healthcare institutions. Legislators expressed a consensus on the importance of appropriating these funds to prevent potential hospital closures and support essential healthcare services. However, there are underlying concerns about the adequacy of funding levels and how these appropriations will be regulated and executed, making the discussions around the bill somewhat nuanced.

Contention

While AB108 garnered broad support, debates arose regarding the sufficiency and management of the appropriated funds. Some legislators highlighted the need for strict oversight to ensure that financial assistance reaches its intended recipients, particularly concerning the hospitals qualifying for grants in financial distress. Critics pointed out that without rigorous accountability measures, there remains a risk of mismanagement or underutilization of the funds allocated. Additionally, there was discussion about the appropriations of funds for family planning services, indicating that certain provisions might warrant further scrutiny or amendments to align with community healthcare needs.

Latest CA AB108 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CA SB108

Budget Act of 2025.

CA SB100

An act relating to the Budget Act of 2025.

CA AB112

An act to amend the Budget Act of 2022 (Chapters 43, 45, and 249 of the Statutes of 2022) by amending Items 5227-118-0001 and 6100-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of, and amending Sections 19.56 and 39.10 of, that act, to amend the Budget Act of 2023 (Chapters 12, 38, and 189 of the Statutes of 2023) by amending Item 5227-118-0001 of Section 2.00 of, and amending Sections 19.561 and 39.10 of, that act, to amend the Budget Act of 2024 (Chapters 22, 35, and 994 of the Statutes of 2024) by amending Item 5227-118-0001 of Section 2.00 of, and amending Section 39.10 of, that act, and to amend the Budget Act of 2025 (Chapters 4 and 5 of the Statutes of 2025) by amending Items 0840-001-6094, 2660-101-0001, 2720-001-0044, 2740-004-0044, 3480-492, 3600-001-0001, 4260-101-0001, 4300-001-0890, 5225-001-0001, 5225-002-0001, 5225-492, 5225-493, 6100-001-0001, 6100-194-0001 and 6100-196-0001 of, adding Items 2240-494, 3480-491, 3560-001-6093 and 5225-496 to, and repealing Items 3560-101-6093 and 5225-494 of, Section 2.00 of, amending Sections 35.50, 39.10, and 99.50 of, and adding Section 11.62 to, that act, relating to the state budget, and making an appropriation therefor, to take effect immediately, budget bill.

CA SB106

Budget Act of 2025.

CA AB100

An act to amend the Budget Act of 2023 (Chapters 12, 38, and 189 of the Statutes of 2023) by amending Items 5227-122-0001 and 7502-495 of Section 2.

CA SB107

Budget Acts of 2023, 2024, and 2025.

CA SB112

An act relating to the Budget Act of 2025. An act to amend the Budget Act of 2022 (Chapters 43, 45, and 249 of the Statutes of 2022) by amending Items 5227-118-0001 and 6100-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of, and amending Sections 19.56 and 39.10 of, that act, to amend the Budget Act of 2023 (Chapters 12, 38, and 189 of the Statutes of 2023) by amending Item 5227-118-0001 of Section 2.00 of, and amending Sections 19.561 and 39.10 of, that act, to amend the Budget Act of 2024 (Chapters 22, 35, and 994 of the Statutes of 2024) by amending Item 5227-118-0001 of Section 2.00 of, and amending Section 39.10 of, that act, and to amend the Budget Act of 2025 (Chapters 4 and 5 of the Statutes of 2025) by amending Items 0840-001-6094, 2660-101-0001, 2720-001-0044, 2740-004-0044, 3480-492, 3600-001-0001, 4260-101-0001, 4300-001-0890, 5225-001-0001, 5225-002-0001, 5225-492, 5225-493, 6100-001-0001, 6100-194-0001 and 6100-196-0001 of, adding Items 2240-494, 3480-491, 3560-001-6093 and 5225-496 to, and repealing Items 3560-101-6093 and 5225-494 of, Section 2.00 of, amending Sections 35.50, 39.10, and 99.50 of, and adding Section 11.62 to, that act, relating to the state budget, and making an appropriation therefor, to take effect immediately, budget bill.

CA AB106

Budget Act of 2025.

CA AB107

Budget Acts of 2023, 2024, and 2025.

CA AB103

An act relating to the Budget Act of 2025.

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