California 2025-2026 Regular Session

California Senate Bill SB106

Introduced

3/24/25

Introduced

1/23/25

Refer

2/5/25

Engrossed

3/20/25

Refer

3/24/25

Refer

3/24/25

Refer

1/30/26

Enrolled

2/9/26

Chaptered

2/11/26

Enrolled

2/9/26

Passed

2/11/26

Passed

2/11/26

Chaptered

2/11/26

Passed

2/11/26

Caption

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

Impact

The amendment will allow for significant funding directed towards health care workforce initiatives. Among the appropriations, the bill specifies $18.67 million for existing primary care residency slots, $3.33 million for new residency slots at current programs, and $5.67 million for slots at existing teaching hospitals under the Song-Brown Health Care Workforce Training Act. Furthermore, the bill guarantees continued financial support for the California Medicine Scholars Program and includes provisions for infrastructure improvements at health centers. This funding will enhance access to medical care and facilities throughout California, thereby fortifying the health care infrastructure.

Summary

Senate Bill No. 106, introduced by Laird, amends the Budget Act of 2025 to adjust appropriations for the Department of Health Care Access and Information, specifically under Item 4140-101-0001. The bill allocates a total of approximately $140 million for various healthcare initiatives, which include improving health care quality, supporting the health care workforce, and funding for facilities development. The bill is designed to take effect immediately as a budget bill, ensuring that these essential services can continue without interruption for the fiscal year 2025-2026.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SB106 appears to be generally supportive, with recognition of the need for a robust medical workforce and improved health services. Legislators have emphasized the importance of training and retaining qualified health care professionals, particularly in light of current challenges in the health care system. The funding for family planning services and support for community clinics also received positive feedback, suggesting a commitment to maintaining reproductive health services.

Contention

Some concerns have been raised regarding transparency and the evaluation criteria for funding distributions, particularly related to grants allocated to family planning providers. The bill includes provisions to exempt certain contracts and grants from public disclosure to protect confidential medical information, which has led to discussions about how to balance transparency with the need for privacy in health care service provision. Overall, while the majority of stakeholders appear to support the bill, these issues of transparency remain a point of contention.

Latest CA SB106 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CA AB106

Budget Act of 2025.

CA AB108

Budget Act of 2025.

CA SB108

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 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 SB100

An act relating to the Budget Act of 2025.

CA SBX13

Budget Act of 2024.

CA ABX15

Budget Act of 2024.

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 AB103

An act relating to the Budget Act of 2025.

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