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SB 1216·CA·senate

Budget Act of 2026.

Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 19, 2026
Sponsor: John Laird (D)
Latest Action

Re-referred to Com. on B. & F. R.

Jun 15, 2026

Summary

The bill changes how California can spend money from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, requiring the Department of Finance to wait for a clear picture of cap‑and‑invest auction revenues before committing those funds. It also directs the Department of Housing and Community Development to publish annual lists of jurisdictions that meet strict housing‑production criteria and to give those jurisdictions special planning exemptions. The changes aim to ensure climate‑related spending is fully funded while rewarding local governments that meet aggressive housing goals.

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