The initial Budget Bill is prepared by the Governor's Department of Finance and submitted to the Legislature in January accompanying the Governor's Budget. It is the Governor's proposal for spending authorization for the subsequent fiscal year. The Constitution requires the Legislature to pass the Budget Bill and forward it by June 15 to the Governor for signature. After signature by the Governor, the Budget Bill becomes the Budget Act. The Budget Act is the main legal authority to spend or obligate funds.

• 2007-2008 State Budget
• 2006-2007 State Budget
• 2005-2006 State Budget
• 2004-2005 State Budget
• 2003-2004 State Budget
• 2002-2003 State Budget
• Legislative Budget Committees
• Annual Budget Process Flow Chart - Prepared by the Department of Finance

For more State Budget process or issue-related information, please contact Wendy Ridderbusch, Legislative Advocate, or Jenn Lujan, Legislative Analyst, at 916.441.4545.