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Yes: 146 • No: 47
CaliforniaAB 1172025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Budget Act of 2025.
Sponsored By: Jesse Gabriel (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
State loan keeps Bay Area transit running
The law creates a temporary state loan to keep Bay Area transit service running. By July 1, 2026, up to $590 million from TIRCP goes to MTC. MTC can lend to BART, SFMTA, Caltrain, and AC Transit for operations, not construction. Money comes only from regional TIRCP awards not fully allocated by December 31, 2025. MTC repays quarterly over 12 years, with two years of interest‑only; the rate matches the Surplus Money Investment Fund. State Transit Assistance funds are pledged as backup security, and MTC can redirect an agency’s share if it misses payments. These loan rules end and are repealed after full repayment.
Local costs repaid if state mandates
If the Commission on State Mandates finds this law creates state‑mandated costs, local agencies and school districts get reimbursed. Reimbursement follows existing rules in state law.
Safety checks on Bay Area transit funds
The state tracks unallocated regional transit funds. If awarded‑but‑unallocated funds minus outstanding loans drop below $350 million, the CTC may set a plan that adjusts or delays future allocations during repayment. If a plan would harm a project, MTC and the state can prioritize state‑allocated funds to protect it. The state can then return to MTC loan repayments equal to those state funds used.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jesse Gabriel
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Item 76 — Senate SFLOOR
Yes: 28 • No: 9
House vote • 2/19/2026
Item 1000 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 54 • No: 17
legislature vote • 2/17/2026
Vote in CS62
Yes: 11 • No: 4
House vote • 3/20/2025
Item 47 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 53 • No: 17
Actions Timeline
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 6, Statutes of 2026.
2/19/2026SenateApproved by the Governor.
2/19/2026legislatureEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 11:30 a.m.
2/19/2026legislatureSenate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 54. Noes 17.).
2/19/2026HouseAssembly Rule 63 suspended. (Ayes 53. Noes 16.)
2/19/2026HouseIn Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
2/19/2026HouseRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 28. Noes 9.).
2/19/2026SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
2/18/2026SenateFrom committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (February 17).
2/17/2026SenateFrom committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on B. & F. R.
2/13/2026SenateIn committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
2/4/2026SenateIn committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
6/25/2025SenateReferred to Com. on B. & F. R.
4/2/2025SenateIn Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
3/20/2025SenateRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 53. Noes 17. Page 721.)
3/20/2025HouseRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
3/18/2025House(Ayes 53. Noes 17. Page 643.)
3/17/2025HouseOrdered to second reading.
3/17/2025HouseWithdrawn from committee.
3/17/2025HouseReferred to Com. on BUDGET.
2/3/2025HouseFrom printer. May be heard in committee February 8.
1/9/2025HouseRead first time. To print.
1/8/2025House
Bill Text
Chaptered
2/19/2026
Enrolled
2/19/2026
Amended Senate
2/13/2026
Introduced
1/8/2025