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CaliforniaSB 1282025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Budget Act of 2025.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
10 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 6 mixed.
Tougher DUI license revocations and enforcement
Beginning January 1, 2026, certain DUI convictions revoke your license for four or five years. You cannot reinstate until you show proof of insurance and finish a new, approved DUI program. If your program reports noncompliance, DMV ends any restriction and keeps the suspension for the rest of the period, until you meet all rules. If you held a commercial license and drove a commercial vehicle, you are not eligible for a restricted license. An older suspension section ends on January 1, 2026, as these new rules take effect.
Penalties for street racing and sideshows
If convicted of a speed contest, you must do 40 hours of community service. If the car is registered to you, police can impound it 1 to 30 days at your expense. Starting January 1, 2029, courts can suspend licenses 90 days to six months for exhibition of speed. That suspension applies only if the event was a “sideshow” that blocked traffic for stunts. You must show proof of insurance before reinstatement.
Costs to join DMV partner program
Starting July 1, 2025, DMV charges private partners $1 per covered transaction to fund system upgrades. The fee ends when enough is raised or on December 31, 2028; DMV will post notice. To qualify, firms must apply, pay the fee, submit fingerprints and personal histories, and post a bond.
DUI restricted license after 12 months
After 12 months of revocation, you may apply for a restricted license if you meet set steps. You must complete the first 12 months of your DUI program started after the violation and keep attending. You must install and maintain an ignition interlock device, file the installation form, and show proof of insurance. After sentencing, you can ask the court to refer you to an 18‑ or, if available, 30‑month licensed program. You must pay DMV reissue and restriction fees and a referral processing fee; completion needs a signed certificate.
Join marrow donor registry via DMV
Online license and ID applications ask if you want to join the National Marrow Donor Program. If you say yes, DMV sends your name, address, birthday, phone, and email to the registry each week. DMV signs an agreement on messages and dates and posts the enrollment form online.
DMV online transaction fees and caps
The DMV charges $3 per covered online transaction, adjusted each January 1 for inflation. Private partners may pass it on, but your total charge cannot exceed the director’s cap. The director sets and updates that cap for customer charges. The DMV may exempt some transactions, and all fees go to the Motor Vehicle Account.
Private DMV partners and oversight rules
DMV can contract with qualified private companies to offer online registration, title, sale reporting, and plate services. The DMV must adopt oversight rules, require records, allow reviews, and protect confidential data. By October 1 each year, DMV sends lawmakers a report listing partners, volumes, money, fraud, and recommendations.
Driver licensing section changes in 2029
One driver licensing section ends on January 1, 2029. A new version starts the same day. This sets a 2029 switch in the licensing rules.
Temporary Olympic traffic lanes and funding
DOT and cities can reserve lanes for the Olympic and Paralympic route network through dates DOT sets. Vehicles with a games decal may use those lanes regardless of riders; emergency vehicles still allowed. DOT and CHP must approve decal design with a serial number; these rules end January 1, 2029. The state provides $1,000 now and can add up to $20 million, after notice, for 2028 games projects.
Finance can shift Caltrans support funds
The Finance Department can move money into or out of Caltrans’ capital outlay support program if totals net to zero. It must wait at least 30 days after notifying key budget committee chairs.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/27/2025
Item 1000 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 58 • No: 18
Senate vote • 6/27/2025
Item 132 — Senate SFLOOR
Yes: 31 • No: 7
Senate vote • 3/20/2025
Item 62 — Senate SFLOOR
Yes: 28 • No: 10
Actions Timeline
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 16, Statutes of 2025.
6/27/2025SenateApproved by the Governor.
6/27/2025legislatureEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
6/27/2025legislatureAssembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 31. Noes 7. Page 1815.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
6/27/2025SenateIn Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
6/27/2025SenateRead third time. Passed. (Ayes 58. Noes 18. Page 2323.) Ordered to the Senate.
6/27/2025HouseAssembly Rule 63 suspended. (Ayes 55. Noes 19. Page 2316.)
6/27/2025HouseOrdered to third reading.
6/27/2025HouseWithdrawn from committee pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.
6/27/2025HouseFrom committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on BUDGET.
6/24/2025HouseReferred to Com. on BUDGET.
3/24/2025HouseIn Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
3/20/2025HouseRead third time. Passed. (Ayes 28. Noes 10. Page 439.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3/20/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
3/18/2025SenateOrdered to second reading.
3/17/2025SenateWithdrawn from committee. (Ayes 27. Noes 10. Page 384.)
3/17/2025SenateReferred to Com. on B. & F. R.
2/5/2025SenateFrom printer. May be acted upon on or after February 23.
1/24/2025SenateIntroduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
1/23/2025Senate
Bill Text
Chaptered
6/27/2025
Enrolled
6/27/2025
Amended Assembly
6/24/2025
Introduced
1/23/2025