Budget Act of 2026.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds rules for how California can spend money from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, tying releases to cap‑and‑invest auction results and requiring new reporting by the Department of Finance. It also requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to publish annual lists of jurisdictions that meet strict housing‑production criteria and gives those jurisdictions limited exemptions from certain planning‑law requirements. The changes aim to ensure climate‑fund reliability while encouraging local governments to meet aggressive housing goals.

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Hearings

• Housing Committee Hearing
  Housing · Apr 21, 2026
• Housing
  Senate Housing Committee · Apr 21, 2026

History

1. Apr 20, 2026April 21 set for second hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. Apr 13, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on HOUSING.
3. Apr 9, 2026Set for hearing April 21.
4. Apr 8, 2026April 15 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
5. Apr 7, 2026Set for hearing April 15.
6. Mar 4, 2026Referred to Com. on HOUSING.
7. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.
8. Feb 19, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• John Laird (D) · sponsor
• Cabaldon

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