SB 213 is a Budget Act trailer bill introduced by the Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review. As drafted, it does not make substantive policy changes on its own; instead, it states the Legislature’s intent to enact statutory changes related to the Budget Act of 2025. In practical terms, the bill functions as a placeholder or vehicle for budget-related legislation that may be added or amended later in the session.
Because the bill text contains only an intent statement, it does not identify specific programs, agencies, funding levels, or code sections that would be changed. Its immediate legal effect is limited, but it signals that the Legislature expects to pair the 2025 budget with follow-on statutory revisions through the budget process.
Impact
SB 213 would not directly amend existing statutes as introduced, and it carries no appropriation, fiscal committee referral, or local program designation in the digest. Its main impact is procedural: it establishes legislative intent tied to the Budget Act of 2025 and preserves a vehicle for later budget-related statutory changes. Any concrete impact on state law, state agencies, or affected parties would depend on subsequent amendments or companion budget legislation.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests the bill moved with majority support in the Senate, with a 28-10 vote on third reading. That indicates generally favorable sentiment toward the budget vehicle, consistent with a committee budget measure. No committee transcript excerpts are available, so there is no recorded debate here to show detailed support or opposition arguments.
Contention
The main point of contention is likely not the text itself, which is minimal, but the broader budget package that may be attached to it later. Opposition would typically center on whatever statutory or fiscal changes are ultimately inserted into the bill, rather than the placeholder intent language. Because no committee discussion is provided, specific objections from legislators, stakeholders, or interest groups cannot be identified from the available record.