Bill Text: CA AB113 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session | Amended

California Assembly Bill 113

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Bill Title: Budget Act of 2026.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Enrolled) 2026-09-01 - Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 61. Noes 11.). [AB113 Detail]

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Amended IN Senate August 28 , 2026

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025 – 2026 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Bill

No. 113

Introduced by Assembly Member Gabriel

January 08 , 2025

~~An act relating to the Budget Act of 2025.~~ An act to amend the Budget Act of 2026 (Chapters 19 and 21 of the Statutes of 2026) by amending Items 0250-001-0001, 0250-101-0001, 0250-494, 0500-001-0001, 0509-001-0001, 0509-101-0001, 0511-002-0001, 0530-001-0001, 0530-001-3414, 0540-101-3228, 0540-003-0001, 0540-103-0001, 0540-103-6093, 0540-104-6093, 0540-492, 0650-490, 0650-002-3228, 0650-101-6093, 0650-102-0001, 0650-491, 0680-101-0001, 0690-001-3414, 0690-001-0001, 0690-007-0001, 0690-103-0001, 0690-104-0001, 0690-105-0001, 0820-001-0001, 0840-001-0001, 0840-001-9740, 0890-001-0001, 0950-001-0001, 2240-107-0001, 2240-121-0001, 2660-101-0001, 2720-001-0001, 2720-001-0044, 2740-004-0044, 3100-002-0001, 3125-496, 3355-001-0462, 3355-001-3302, 3360-001-0465, 3360-494, 3480-001-0890, 3540-001-0001, 3540-001-3228, 3540-301-0001, 3540-301-0660, 3540-490, 3640-002-6093, 3790-001-0001, 3790-002-6051, 3790-493, 3860-001-6093, 3860-003-6093, 3860-490, 3900-001-3228, 3900-001-3237, 3900-101-0115, 3960-490, 4100-001-0001, 4140-001-0001, 4140-101-0001, 4170-001-0001, 4170-101-0001, 4260-001-0001, 4260-001-0890, 4260-101-0001, 4260-101-0890, 4260-115-3414, 4265-001-0001, 4265-001-3098, 4265-111-0001, 4300-101-0001, 4700-001-0001, 4700-101-0001, 5160-001-0001, 5180-001-0001, 5180-101-0001, 5180-141-0001, 5180-141-0890, 5180-151-0001, 5227-110-0001, 6100-001-0001, 6100-001-0890, 6100-113-0001, 6100-113-0890, 6100-115-0001, 6100-134-0890, 6100-136-0890, 6100-137-0890, 6100-156-0890, 6100-161-0890, 6100-182-0001, 6100-196-0001, 6100-197-0890, 6100-488, 6100-491, 6440-001-0001, 6440-001-0890, 6440-005-0001, 6610-001-0001, 6870-101-0001, 6870-296-0001, 6870-488, 6870-493, 6980-001-0001, 6980-101-0001, 7100-101-0588, 7120-103-0001, 7320-001-0001, 7504-001-0001, 7730-001-0001, 7760-001-0001, 7760-001-0666, 7870-101-0001, 7910-001-0001, 7910-001-9740, 8260-001-0001, 8260-101-0001, 8570-103-0001, 8570-104-0001, 8570-106-0001, 8570-109-0001, 8660-491, 8820-001-0001, 8860-001-0001, 8955-102-0001, and 9210-103-0001 of, adding Items 0250-491, 0509-001-9757, 0509-101-9757, 0509-111-6093, 0521-101-3228, 0521-491, 0540-001-3228, 0540-104-6093, 0650-101-6093, 0974-113-0001, 1111-001-0001, 1111-002-0001, 1111-013-0001, 2250-101-0001, 2660-102-0001, 3125-301-0001, 3125-301-6093, 3340-101-6093, 3340-102-6093, 3480-005-6093, 3480-101-6093, 3480-102-6093, 3480-105-6093, 3540-002-6093, 3540-010-6093, 3540-101-0001, 3540-101-6093, 3540-103-6093, 3540-104-6093, 3540-105-6093, 3540-106-6093, 3540-110-6093, 3600-004-6093, 3640-101-6093, 3640-102-6093, 3640-104-6093, 3640-105-6093, 3640-106-6093, 3640-108-6093, 3720-101-0001, 3790-003-6093, 3790-005-0001, 3790-102-0001, 3790-490, 3810-101-6093, 3810-103-6093, 3810-492, 3825-101-6093, 3825-103-6093, 3830-101-6093, 3850-101-6093, 3860-102-0001, 3860-103-6093, 3860-105-6093, 3860-302-6093, 3875-101-6093, 3900-102-3228, 3900-103-3228, 3940-011-3228, 3940-102-6093, 3940-103-0001, 3940-104-6093, 3960-013-0014, 3960-014-0014, 3970-101-0001, 4260-101-3381, 4260-490, 4265-494, 4700-101-6093, 5180-401, 5180-496, 5225-019-0001, 5225-020-0001, 5225-022-0001, 5227-112-0001, 5227-113-0001, 5227-116-0001, 6100-101-0001, 6100-102-0001, 6120-101-0001, 6120-491, 6350-101-0001, 6440-001-3228, 7300-101-0001, 7760-101-0001, 8120-490, 8570-001-6093, 8570-101-6093, 8570-401, 9210-102-3445, 9210-115-0001, 9210-116-0001, 9800-001-0001, 9800-001-0494, and 9800-001-0988 to, and repealing Items 2240-126-0001, 3600-001-6093, and 3900-491 of, Section 2.00 of, amending Sections 3.60, 39.00, and 99.50 of, and adding Sections 7.30 and 39.10 to, that act, relating to the state budget, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately, budget bill.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

AB113, as amended, Gabriel . ~~Budget Act of 2025.~~ Budget Act of 2026.

The Budget Act of 2026 made appropriations for the support of state government for the 2026–27 fiscal year.

This bill would amend that budget act by amending, adding, and repealing items of appropriation and making other changes.

This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as a Budget Bill.

This bill would declare that it makes an appropriation for the usual current expenses of the state, and shall go into immediate effect.

This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.
~~This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact statutory changes relating to the Budget Act of 2025.~~

Vote: ~~MAJORITY~~2/3 Appropriation: NOYES Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1.

Item 0250-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0250-001-0001—For support of Judicial Branch ........................					~~884,396,000~~ 885,396,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0130-Supreme Court ........................		55,616,000
	(2)	0135-Courts of Appeal ........................		297,042,000
	(3)	0140-Judicial Council ........................		~~521,734,000~~ 522,734,000
	(4)	0155-Habeas Corpus Resource Center ........................		18,575,000
	(5)	Reimbursements to 0140-Judicial Council ........................		−8,371,000
	(6)	Reimbursements to 0135-Courts of Appeal ........................		−200,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $5,800,000 is available for the defense and indemnity of the Judicial Council, the appellate courts, the trial courts, and the officers, judicial officers, and employees of these entities, including government claims, litigation-related matters, labor- and employment-related matters, and matters requiring specialized legal advice. The funds may be used for prelitigation and litigation fees, and costs from the Attorney General or other outside legal counsel, fees for legal advice in specialized areas of law, and any judgment, stipulated judgment, offer of judgment, or settlement. This amount is for use in connection with the following matters: (a) matters arising from the actions of appellate courts, appellate court judicial officers, appellate court employees, or court contractors, (b) matters arising from the actions of the Judicial Council, council members, council employees or agents, or Judicial Council contractors, and (c) matters arising from the actions of trial courts, trial court judicial officers, trial court employees, or court contractors. The Judicial Council, an appellate court, or trial court, or an officer, judicial officer, or employee of these entities, must be named as a defendant or alleged to be the responsible party, or be the responsible party pursuant to a contractual provision, memorandum of understanding, or intrabranch agreement. Any funds not used for this purpose shall revert to the General Fund. The amount allocated shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
	2.	Notwithstanding any other law, upon approval and order of the Department of Finance, the amount appropriated in this item shall be reduced by the amount transferred in Item 0250-011-0001 to provide adequate resources to the Judicial Branch Workers’ Compensation Fund to pay workers’ compensation claims for judicial branch employees and justices, and administrative costs pursuant to Section 68114.10 of the Government Code.
	3.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), ~~$82,486,000~~ $92,801,000 is available for the Court-Appointed Counsel Program and shall be used solely for that program. Any funds for the program not expended by June 30, 2027, shall revert to the General Fund.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, up to $325,000 is available to reimburse the California State Auditor for the costs of audits incurred by the California State Auditor pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 19210 of the Public Contract Code.
	5.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (3), $1,500,000 shall be available for administrative costs related to the management and claiming of federal reimbursements for court-appointed dependency counsel. To the extent these administrative costs are able to be reimbursed, any excess funding shall revert to the General Fund.
	6.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (3), $1,050,000 shall be retained by the Judicial Council for costs associated with implementing, supporting, and evaluating pretrial programs in courts, including, but not limited to:
		(a)	Providing technical assistance to courts on practices and programs related to pretrial decisionmaking.
		(b)	Providing judicial education.
		(c)	Evaluating pretrial programs and practices through this program.
		(d)	Providing administrative services on programs related to pretrial decisionmaking.
	7.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (3), $866,000 shall be distributed by the Judicial Council to the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission of the State Bar of California for administrative costs related to allocating resources for legal services to implement the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment Act (Part 8 (commencing with Section 5970) of Division 5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code). The commission shall coordinate with the Judicial Council to ensure that the commission collects and reports the data necessary for the Judicial Council to comply with all Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment Act reporting requirements.
		(a)	The Legal Services Trust Fund Commission shall be responsible for collecting outcome data from each county’s public defender office, qualified legal services projects, and support centers. The State Bar of California shall annually provide to the Judicial Council a report that includes funding allocations, annual expenditures, and program outcomes by service area and service provider. Data shall be reported using the reporting framework developed by the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission in consultation with the Judicial Council to ensure that data reporting is consistent and comparable across Judicial Council and Legal Services Trust Fund Commission data. The Judicial Council shall include this report in the annual report pursuant to Section 5985 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
	8.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (3), $150,000,000 shall be expended to address deferred maintenance projects that represent critical infrastructure deficiencies. The amount allocated shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
	9.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (3), $98,376,000 shall be expended to address facility modifications to accommodate new superior court judgeships. The amount allocated shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
	10.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (3), $1,000,000 shall be available to the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles for the Compton Courthouse for deferred maintenance and other extensive repairs needed to support the full operation of the facility.

SEC. 2.

Item 0250-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0250-101-0001—For local assistance, Judicial Branch ........................						~~179,338,000~~ 181,088,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0150010-Support for Operation of Trial Courts ........................			87,501,000
	(2)	0150051-Child Support Commissioner Program (AB 1058) ........................			59,082,000
	(3)	0150055-California Collaborative and Drug Court Projects ........................			5,748,000
	(4)	0150075-Grants—Other ........................			2,550,000
	(5)	0150083-Equal Access Fund ........................			~~90,677,000~~ 92,427,000
	(6)	Reimbursements to 0150051-Child Support Commissioner Program (AB 1058) ........................			−59,082,000
	(7)	Reimbursements to 0150055-California Collaborative and Drug Court Projects ........................			−4,588,000
	(8)	Reimbursements to 0150075-Grants—Other ........................			−2,550,000
	Provisions:
	1.	In order to improve equal access and the fair administration of justice, $59,392,000 of the funds appropriated in Schedule (5) are to be distributed by the Judicial Council through the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission to qualified legal services projects and support centers as defined in Sections 6213 to 6215, inclusive, of the Business and Professions Code, to be used for legal services in civil matters for indigent persons. The Judicial Council shall approve awards made by the commission if the council determines that the awards comply with statutory and other relevant guidelines. Up to 10 percent of the funds appropriated for purposes of this provision shall be for joint projects of courts and legal services programs to make legal assistance available to pro per litigants and not less than 90 percent of the funds appropriated for purposes of this provision shall be distributed consistent with Sections 6216 to 6223, inclusive, of the Business and Professions Code. Any funding not allocated for joint projects shall be redistributed consistent with Sections 6216 to 6223, inclusive, of the Business and Professions Code. The Judicial Council may establish additional reporting or quality control requirements consistent with Sections 6213 to 6223, inclusive, of the Business and Professions Code. Of the amount appropriated for purposes of this provision, not more than 2.5 percent shall be available, upon order of the Department of Finance, for administrative costs of the Judicial Council and the State Bar.
	1.5.	Funds appropriated under Provision 1 shall not be used for legal services defending a person against removal from the United States consistent with the restrictions set forth in paragraph 3 of subdivision (b) of Section 13303 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
	2.	In order to improve equal access and the fair administration of justice, $10,250,000 shall be appropriated in Schedule (5) by the Judicial Council to the California Access to Justice Commission for grants to civil legal aid nonprofits, including qualified legal services projects and qualified support centers as defined in Sections 6213 to 6215, inclusive, of the Business and Professions Code, to be used to support the infrastructure and innovation needs of legal services in civil matters for indigent persons. Of this amount, not more than 3 percent shall be available for administrative costs of the California Access to Justice Commission associated with distributing and monitoring the grants.
	3.	The California Access to Justice Commission shall make award determinations for grants described in Provision 2. In awarding these grants, preference shall be given to qualified legal aid agencies’ proposals that focus on services to rural or underserved immigrant communities regardless of citizenship status and proposals that are innovative or that involve partnership with community-based nonprofits. Any funding not allocated in a given fiscal year shall be reallocated pursuant to Provision 1.
	4.	The grant process described in Provision 2 shall ensure that any qualified legal service project and qualified support center demonstrates a high need for infrastructure and innovation to ensure that funding is distributed equitably among qualified legal service projects and support centers. The qualified legal service project or support center shall demonstrate that funds received under this provision will not be used to supplant existing resources.
	5.	The funds described in Provisions 1 and 2 are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
	6.	The amount appropriated in Schedule (1) is available for reimbursement of court costs related to the following activities: (a) payment of service of process fees billed to the trial courts pursuant to Chapter 1009 of the Statutes of 2002, (b) payment of the court costs payable under Sections 4750 to 4755, inclusive, and Section 6005 of the Penal Code, and (c) payment of court costs of extraordinary homicide trials.
	7.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $68,950,000 shall be allocated to the Judicial Council to fund local assistance to each superior court based on each county’s relative proportion of the state population that is 18 through 25 years of age. These resources may be used for the following:
		(a)	Costs associated with judicial officer pretrial release decisions prior to or at arraignment.
		(b)	Costs for technology to facilitate information exchange and process automation between courts and county departments.
		(c)	Costs for implementation and improvement of court date reminder programs.
		(d)	Costs associated with assessments of defendants’ ability to pay a financial condition in cases where the court determines that such a condition is necessary to ensure public safety and return to court.
		(e)	Costs associated with providing services to and monitoring of individuals released pretrial. The pretrial services agencies shall implement evidence-based monitoring practices of defendants released prearraignment and pretrial with the least restrictive interventions and practices necessary to enhance public safety and ensure the defendants’ return to court. Electronic monitoring that is funded under this program may only be used in limited cases after other less restrictive interventions are deemed insufficient to enhance public safety and to ensure the defendants return to court.
		(f)	Other programs and practices related to pretrial decisionmaking that address public safety, appearance in court, and the efficient and fair administration of justice.
		(g)	Costs associated with providing services to and monitoring individuals subject to felonies pursuant to Section 11395 of the Health and Safety Code or subdivision (b) of Section 666.1 of the Penal Code.
	8.	Courts shall contract with any county department, including county probation departments, to provide pretrial services, except those departments or agencies that have primary responsibility for making arrests or prosecuting criminal offenses.
	9.	The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, may contract with the Office of Pretrial Services in that county. The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, may contract with the Sheriff’s Office and the existing not-for-profit entity that is performing pretrial services in the city and county for pretrial assessment and supervision services.
	10.	The county department with which the court has contracted is not precluded from contracting with community-based organizations to provide complementary or supportive services in furtherance of the county department’s pretrial release services if all of the following conditions have been satisfied:
		(a)	The contractor adheres to the same transparency, accountability, and outcome measure standards that apply to county probation departments.
		(b)	The contractor has a proven record of providing culturally competent and responsive rehabilitative services.
		(c)	The contract will not result in the displacement of county employees or a reduction in the provision of services by county probation department employees.
		(d)	The contractor pays wages and benefits to its nonsupervisory employees that are commensurate with or greater than the wages and benefits paid to public employees in similar job classifications.
		(e)	The contractor does not pay wages and benefits to its most highly compensated executive and managerial employees that are significantly higher than the rates that would be paid to public employees performing similar job duties.
		(f)	The county has consulted with the court prior to entering into a contract for the provision of these services.
	11.	Of the amount allocated in Provision 7, superior courts may retain up to 30 percent of the funding for costs associated with these programs and practices. The superior courts shall contract with a county department as described in Provision 8 and shall provide the county department with the remainder of the funds to be used for costs outlined in Provision 10, as appropriate.
	12.	To receive the funding allocated in Provision 7, courts and county departments and their contractors shall collaborate with local justice system partners in reporting to the Judicial Council on pretrial programs and practices, including information on expenditure of funds, as required by the Judicial Council, for evaluation of the programs and practices.
	12.5.	The Judicial Council may reallocate unspent funds from counties to other counties with demonstrated needs.
	13.	The Judicial Council shall provide an annual report to the Legislature providing an evaluation of pretrial programs and practices, and shall include any changes made to the pretrial allocation.
	14.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $15,750,000 is available for legal services to implement the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act (Part 8 (commencing with Section 5970) of Division 5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code), and shall be distributed by the Judicial Council through the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission of the State Bar of California as grants to qualified legal services projects, as defined in Sections 6213 to 6215, inclusive, of the Business and Professions Code, to provide legal counsel pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 5976 of the Welfare and Institutions Code for representation in CARE Act proceedings, matters related to CARE agreements, and CARE plans by July 1, 2026. Funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure by qualified legal services projects and public defender offices until January 1, 2028. As a condition of receiving these funds, recipients are required to comply with Judicial Council or Legal Services Trust Fund Commission directions on the collection and reporting of data necessary for the Judicial Council to comply with all CARE Act reporting requirements specified in Item 0250-001-0001.
		(a)	Notwithstanding the competitive nature of these grants, the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission shall use a formula to determine the amount of funding to provide representation in CARE Act proceedings, matters related to CARE agreements, and CARE plans in each county.
		(b)	These grants are to serve counties described in subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 5970.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. The Legal Services Trust Fund Commission shall provide any funds not awarded to qualified legal services projects for representation in CARE Act proceedings, matters related to CARE agreements, and CARE plans in each county to that county’s public defender office, public defender services shared with another county, or organization providing public defender services to the county to provide those services.
		(c)	(1)	The Legal Services Trust Fund Commission of the State Bar shall provide funds to qualified legal services projects that received three-year awards pursuant to the Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) to provide legal counsel pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 5976 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
			(2)	If Budget Act of 2025 funds were provided to a county for public defender services, an associated funding commitment was also provided for a three-year period. If a county receives funding for public defender services according to this item, the county’s proportional share of overall funding for legal counsel in the county pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 5976 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, shall not be reduced by more than 50 percent at the next three-year funding cycle.
			(3)	In fiscal year 2026–27, neither a qualified legal services project nor a county for public defender services shall have their proportional share of overall funding for legal counsel in the county, pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 5976 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, be reduced by more than 25 percent compared to the 2025–26 fiscal year, unless the qualified legal services project does not apply.
	15.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (5), up to $788,000 is available to provide legal training and technical assistance related to the implementation of the CARE Act. These funds shall be distributed by the Judicial Council through the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission of the State Bar of California by December 1, 2026, as grants to qualified support centers, as defined in Sections 6213 to 6215, inclusive, of the Business and Professions Code, or other entities that have expertise in providing legal training and technical assistance to legal aid providers or public defenders. The Legal Services Trust Fund Commission shall provide any funds not awarded for legal training and technical assistance related to the implementation of the CARE Act to qualified legal services projects and public defender offices to provide legal counsel pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 5976 of the Welfare and Institutions Code for representation in CARE Act proceedings, matters related to CARE agreements, and CARE plans by December 1, 2026. Funds under this provision shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure by recipients until January 1, 2028.
	16.	If any funds in Provision 15 remain after grants are awarded, upon order of the Department of Finance, up to $275,000 shall be transferred to Item 8140-001-0001 for the State Public Defender to provide legal training and technical assistance to legal aid providers or public defenders.
	17.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $10,000,000 is available for the continued implementation of Proposition 36 (2024), the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act. Of this amount, at least $9,500,000 shall be distributed to the trial courts, with allocations determined by the Judicial Council, but with at least 50 percent of the funding allocated based on each trial court’s share of nontraffic misdemeanor and felony filings in the 2024–25 fiscal year.
	17.1.	The funding allocated in Provision 17 shall be used to address increased workload and expanding or establishing collaborative courts for the implementation of Proposition 36 (2024).
	17.2.	Courts shall collaborate with county departments and treatment providers to ensure maximum federal financial participation for eligible services.
	17.3.	The funding allocated in Provision 17 shall be available for both state operations and local assistance and shall be available for expenditure or encumbrance until June 30, 2029. Any unspent funds shall revert to the General Fund.
	17.4.	The Judicial Council, in collaboration with the State Department of Health Care Services, shall provide to the Legislature no later than March 1, 2027, an annual report of Proposition 36 implementation during the prior calendar year until all funds are spent. This report shall include the following, by county: specific allocations made to individual trial courts, a summary of how trial courts are using the funding, and the number of people served by trial court by criminal charge. For the number of people served by each trial court, key outcome and demographic data shall also be reported including, but not limited to, the following:
		(a)	The number of cases charged that included a violation of a treatment-mandated felony pursuant to Section 11935 of the Health and Safety Code.
		(b)	The number of cases described in subprovision (a) in which it is alleged that the defendant had previously been charged with a violation of a treatment-mandated felony pursuant to Section 11395 of the Health and Safety Code, and whether the defendant:
			(1)	Did not agree to participate in a treatment program and was convicted of a treatment-mandated felony pursuant to Section 11395 of the Health and Safety Code or another charge in the same indictment, complaint, or information.
			(2)	Agreed to participate in a treatment program, and: (i) successfully completed the treatment program and had the charge dismissed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 11395 of the Health and Safety Code, (ii) was participating in a treatment program at the time they allegedly committed a treatment-mandated felony pursuant to Section 11395 of the Health and Safety Code, or (iii) did not successfully complete a treatment program and sustained a conviction of a treatment-mandated felony pursuant to Section 11395 of the Health and Safety Code.
		(c)	The number of cases described in subprovision (a) in which the defendant elected treatment by pleading guilty or no contest to a violation agreeing to participate in, and complete, a detailed treatment program developed by a drug addiction expert and approved by the court, pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 11395 of the Health and Safety Code.
		(d)	The number of cases described in subprovision (a) in which the court ordered a drug addiction expert to conduct a substance abuse and mental health evaluation of the defendant pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 11395 of the Health and Safety Code.
		(e)	The number of cases described in subprovision (a) in which an expert submitted a report of the evaluation to the court and the parties.
		(f)	The number of cases described in subprovision (a) in which the court ordered that a case worker or other qualified individual determine whether the defendant was eligible to receive Medi-Cal, Medicare, or any other relevant benefits for any programs or evaluations, pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 11395 of the Health and Safety Code.
		(g)	The number of cases described in subprovision (a) in which the defendant entered into drug treatment but not mental health treatment.
		(h)	The number of cases described in subprovision (a) in which the defendant entered into mental health treatment but not drug treatment.
		(i)	The number of cases described in subprovision (a) in which the defendant entered into drug treatment and mental health treatment.
		(j)	The number of cases described in subprovision (a) in which the defendant was ordered to receive job training.
		(k)	The number of cases described in subprovision (a) in which the defendant successfully completed the treatment program and received the positive recommendation of the treatment program pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 11395 of the Health and Safety Code.
		(l)	The number of cases described in subprovision (a) in which the defendant successfully completed the treatment program, received the positive recommendation of the treatment program, and the court subsequently dismissed the charge pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 11395 of the Health and Safety Code.
		(m)	The number of cases described in subprovision (a) in which the defendant is currently undergoing treatment at the time data is submitted to the Judicial Council.
		(n)	The number of cases described in subprovision (a) in which the prosecuting attorney, the court, or the probation department moves for entry of judgment and sentencing and whether that motion was based on the defendant performing unsatisfactorily in the program, not benefiting from treatment, not being amenable to treatment, refusing treatment, or having been convicted of a crime.
		(o)	The number of cases described in subprovision (a) for which judgment was imposed and the defendant was sentenced because the court found true one or more of the circumstances described in subprovision (n).
		(p)	Demographic data as available including, at a minimum: race, gender, age, and housing status for reporting pursuant to subprovisions (a) to (o), inclusive.
	17.5.	Trial courts receiving an allocation described in Provision 17 shall provide all necessary court information described in Provision 17.4 to the Judicial Council by January 15, 2027.
	18.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule 5, $750,000 is available for assisting legal aid staff eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness as of January 1, 2026, but are no longer eligible due to their work representing immigrants or marginalized communities. The remainder is available for program administration, and if funding remains, for other purposes specified in Section 68655 of the Government Code, and shall be available until June 30, 2030.
	19.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $3,500,000 shall be available to public defenders to increase CARE Act petitions and referrals. These funds shall be distributed by the Judicial Council through the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission of the State Bar of California. Funds under this provision shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
	20.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (5), $1,000,000 shall be available to the Public Law Center in the County of Orange for increasing the capacity of their Immigration Unit.
	21.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (5), $750,000 shall be available to the Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association to expand free civil legal services for low-income individuals and families throughout the County of Riverside and the County of San Bernardino.

SEC. 3.

Item 0250-491 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

0250-491—Reappropriation, Judicial Branch. The amounts specified in the following citations are reappropriated for the purposes provided for in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027: ........................

0001—General Fund

(1) Up to $7,743,000 of the amount identified in Provision (14) of Item 0250-101-0001, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024).

SEC. 4.

Item 0250-494 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0250-494—Reappropriation, Judicial Branch. The amounts specified in the following citations are reappropriated for the purposes provided for in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure as specified below:
	0001—General Fund
	(1)	Up to $2,120,000 of Provision 22 of Item 0250-001-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, and shall be used as follows:
		(a)	$750,000 shall be available for a contract with the California Appellate Project and shall supplement, but shall not supplant, existing funding. Funds shall be used to provide assistance in capital cases regarding potential or actual claims pursuant to Section 745 or subdivision ~~(f)~~ (e) of Section 1473 of the Penal Code. Funds may be used for attorney’s fees and salaries, experts, investigators, paralegals, or other ancillary needs. In cases in which the California Appellate Project has declared a conflict, the court shall have discretion to allocate a pro rata share of the funds allocated to the California Appellate Project contract to the assisting entity.
		(b)	The remainder shall be solely for legal representation in capital cases in which private counsel was appointed. Funds shall supplement, but shall not supplant, existing funding for court-appointed counsel. Funds may be used for attorney’s fees, experts, investigators, paralegals, or other ancillary needs related to potential or actual claims pursuant to Section 745 or subdivision (e) of Section 1473 of the Penal Code.
	(2)	Up to $6,000,000 of Provision 11 of Item 0250-001-0001, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 0250-493, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024) shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028, for the support of a court-based firearm relinquishment program.

SEC. 5.

Item 0500-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0500-001-0001—For support of Governor and of Governor’s Office ........................						~~24,912,000~~ 28,912,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0210-Governor’s Office ........................			~~23,673,000~~ 27,673,000
		(a)	Support ........................	~~(23,333,000)~~ (27,333,000)
		(b)	Governor’s Residence (Support) ........................	(300,000)
		(c)	Special Contingent Expenses ........................	(40,000)
	(2)	0215-Office of the First Partner ........................			1,239,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The funds appropriated in Schedules (1)(b) and (1)(c) are exempt from the provisions of Sections 925.6, 12410, and 13320 of the Government Code.

SEC. 6.

Item 0509-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0509-001-0001—For support of Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) ........................				~~48,148,000~~ 78,148,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0220-GO-Biz ........................	~~11,596,000~~ 41,956,000
	(2)	0225-California Business Investment Services ........................	3,575,000
	(3)	0230-Office of the Small Business Advocate ........................	29,106,000
	(4)	0235010-California Film Commission ........................	3,763,000
	(5)	0235019-Tourism ........................	868,000
	(6)	0235028-California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank ........................	212,000
	(7)	0235037-Small Business Expansion ........................	492,000
	(8)	Reimbursements to 0220-GO-Biz ........................	−19,000
	(9)	Reimbursements to 0225-California Business Investment Services ........................	−50,000
	(10)	Reimbursements to 0230-Office of the Small Business Advocate ........................	−26,000
	(11)	Reimbursements to 0235019-Tourism ........................	−670,000
	(12)	Reimbursements to 0235028-California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank ........................	−212,000
	(13)	Reimbursements to 0235037-Small Business Expansion ........................	−487,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (3), $3,000,000 shall be used to draw down federal funds in the California Small Business Development Center Program.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (3), $23,000,000 shall be used for the California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Expansion Program. Notwithstanding any other law, this funding shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $30,000,000 is available for GO-Biz to strengthen California’s leadership in quantum technologies and deep space research. These resources are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029. Up to 5 percent of the total amount may be available for administrative costs.

SEC. 6.5.

Item 0509-001-9757 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

0509-001-9757—For support of Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) ........................
10,361000

Schedule:

(1) 0220 - Go-Biz ........................ 4,176,000

(2) 0235028 - California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank ........................ 6,185,000

SEC. 6.7.

Item 0509-101-9757 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

0509-101-9757—For local assistance, Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) ........................
322,563,000

Schedule:

(1) 0235028 - California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank ........................ 322,563,000

SEC. 7.

Item 0509-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0509-101-0001—For local assistance, Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) ........................				~~117,884,000~~ 146,219,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0220-GO-Biz ........................	~~103,884,000~~ 132,219,000
	(2)	0230-Office of the Small Business Advocate ........................	14,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $100,000,000 shall be available to the City of Fresno to support the city’s Public Infrastructure Plan.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,384,000 shall be available to support international trade and to provide export promotion services. Upon the order of the Department of Finance, five percent of the amount appropriated in this provision shall be available to be transferred to Schedule (1) of Item 0509-001-0001 for costs to administer the program.




	3.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $2,000,000 shall be used for the Urban Business Resource Center to support infrastructure and facility modernization.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be available for the INDSTRY Workforce Development Initiative.
	5.	Of the amount appropriated in this item $1,000,000 shall be available for California Fringe.
	6.	Of the amount appropriated in this item $12,000,000 shall be available for the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund.
	7.	Of the amount appropriated in this item $2,500,000 shall be available to the City of Oakland for the Facade and Tenant Improvement Grant Program.
	8.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be available to the Inland Empire Community Foundation to support the region of the County of Riverside and the County of San Bernardino through grantmaking, research, and narrative change through the Cielo Fund.
	9.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,250,000 shall be available to the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Collaborative to support economic development initiatives, small business assistance and grants, nonprofit capacity building, and other programs that strengthen the Southeast Los Angeles regional economy.
	10.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available to The Nonprofit Partnership - Long Beach to support nonprofit capacity-building through training, technical assistance, leadership development, organizational support, and grant funding for nonprofits serving Long Beach and Lakewood.
	11.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available to the County of Contra Costa for the Green Empowerment Zone to support the region’s concentration of highly skilled energy industry workers by prioritizing access to tax incentives, grants, loan programs, workforce training programs, and private-sector investment in the renewable energy sector.
	12.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $100,000 shall be available to the Kern County Office of Veterans’ Services for grants to support veteran businesses and veteran entrepreneurs.
	13.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $750,000 shall be available to the County of Kern for improvements at Meadows Field Airport to expand regional aviation capacity, modernize airport infrastructure, and improve the movement of passengers and goods.
	14.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $125,000 shall be available to the City of Delano for improvements at Delano Municipal Airport to strengthen aviation infrastructure, support airport operations and modernization, and expand opportunities for economic development, workforce growth, and job creation.
	15.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $300,000 shall be available to the Community Foundation for San Benito County for a grant writer to write grants for individual organizations, training nonprofit staff and volunteers, leading workshops, and build a countywide funding pipeline.
	16.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $900,000 shall be available to the nonprofit organization Visit California, for enhanced marketing of California’s wine industry.
	17.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $500,000 shall be available to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association for public safety, security, and operational costs associated with the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game as temporary bridge funding while the Tournament implements longer-term financial strategies.
	18.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $500,000 shall be available to the Redland Chamber of Commerce for development and construction of the “Welcome to Redlands” gateway signs initiative, a transformative civic beautification and community identity project.
	19.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $4,200,000 shall be available to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for regional projects that strengthen economic development, expand educational opportunities, enhance public safety, and preserve and improve parks and open space throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
	20.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $100,000 is available to The Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise for increased advocacy and outreach efforts to recruit major investment in job creation focused on manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, and clean energy.
	21.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $100,000 to the Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce for its Small Business Acceleration & Economic Growth Program to expand local economic development through specialized business programming, dedicated technical assistance staffing, and direct micro-grants for chamber members.
	22.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $150,000 is available to the San Bernardino County Fire District Division 5 North Desert to replace the aging Fire Station 305 HVAC system.
	24.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,800,000 shall be available to Further Triennial to animate the cultural history and celebrate the creative present of Northern California through exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives.
	25.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $3,000,000 shall be available for the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development to provide a grant on a one-time basis to the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator to support California-based climate-technology companies in commercializing and deploying solutions through pilots, market access, workforce development, business support, and access to capital. Funds under this provision shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until August 31, 2027.
	26.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $3,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis for ethnic media outreach grants. The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development shall provide grants to media outlets that primarily serve non-English speaking populations, communities of color, or both; or are considered to be ethnic media outlets. Media outlets shall be defined as traditional or digital publication or broadcast programs that provide news or feature stories to an ethnic or historically underserved communities. Examples of a media may include, but are not limited to, print publications, radio stations, or television stations. Up to five percent of the total may be used for administrative costs. Funds under this provision shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until August 31, 2027.
	27.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $3,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis for California public media stabilization grants. The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, in consultation with the relevant fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature, shall develop criteria for, and grant awards to, public media stations to address the loss in federal funding. Criteria may include demonstrated need, programming quality, and its role in providing emergency alerts. Up to five percent of the total may be used for administrative costs. Funds under this provision shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until August 31, 2027.
	28.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $500,000 shall be available for support costs to administer the funding appropriated in this item.
	29.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $60,000 shall be available to the Chinatown History and Culture Association to be used for the wayfinding signs in the City and County of San Francisco.

SEC. 7.5.

Item 0509-111-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

0509-111-6093—For transfer by the Controller to the California Transmission Accelerator Revolving Fund ........................
322,563,000

Schedule:

(1) 0235028 - California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank ........................ 322,563,000

SEC. 8.

Item 0511-002-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0511-002-0001—For support of Secretary of Government Operations ........................				~~11,000,000~~ 17,000,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0250-Office of the Secretary of Government Operations ........................	~~11,000,000~~ 17,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), ~~$6,500,000~~ $5,000,000 shall be available and passed through to the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute.
	1.5.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $1,500,000 shall be used for the Training Institute for Leadership Enrichment.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $2,000,000 shall be available and passed through to the Black Freedom Fund for the California Community Policy Fellowship.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $1,000,000 shall be available and passed through to the Black Freedom Fund for Truth and Reconciliation.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $1,500,000 shall be available and passed through for Hispanas Organized for Political Equality leadership initiatives. Hispanas Organized for Political Equality shall submit proposals to the Government Operations Agency for consideration.
	4.5.	Of the amount provided in Schedule (1) of this Item, $6,000,000 shall be allocated and passed through to the Inland Empire Community Foundation for the Mobilizing and Edifying for Collective Community Advancement Inland Empire Fund for infrastructure building.
	5.	Notwithstanding any other law, grants awarded or contracts entered into pursuant to this item, amendments to those contracts during their terms, or contracts for services reasonably related to those contracts, shall not be subject to competitive bidding or any other state contracting requirements, shall not require the review, consent, or approval of the Department of General Services or any other state department or agency, and are not subject to the requirements of the State Contracting Manual, the Public Contract Code, or the personal services contracting requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

SEC. 9.

Item 0521-101-3228 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

0521-101-3228—For Local Assistance, Secretary of Transportation, payable from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund ........................
230,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 0277-Statewide Transportation Priorities ........................ 230,000,000

Provisions:

1. Funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure and liquidation until June 30, 2032.

SEC. 10.

Item 0521-491 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

0521-491—Reappropriation, Secretary for Transportation Agency. The amounts specified in the following citations are reappropriated for the purposes provided for in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031:

0001—General Fund

(1) Up to $600,000,000 in Schedule (1) of Item 0521-131-0001, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022).

(2) Up to $50,000,000 in Schedule (2) of Item 0521-131-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189 Stats. 2023).

0042—State Highway Account, State Transportation Fund

(1) Up to $150,000,000 in Schedule (1) of Item 0521-131-0042, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023).

SEC. 11.

Item 0530-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0530-001-0001—For support of Secretary of California Health and Human Services ........................					~~60,321,000~~ 66,021,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0280-Secretary of California Health and Human Services ........................		~~39,792,000~~ 40,792,000
	(2)	0286-Office of Youth and Community Restoration ........................		18,951,000
	(2.5)	0287-California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine ........................		4,700,000
	(3)	0290-Office of Technology and Solutions Integration ........................		2,763,000
	(4)	0296-Center for Data Insights and Innovation ........................		0
	(5)	0297-Office of Surgeon General ........................		1,428,000
	(6)	Reimbursements to 0280-Secretary of California Health and Human Services ........................		−2,613,000
	(7)	Reimbursements to 0286-Office of Youth and Community Restoration ........................		0
	(8)	Reimbursements to 0297-Office of the Surgeon General ........................		0
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (3), $2,763,000 shall be used for the Office of the Agency Information Officer and Office of Technology and Solutions Integration and Enterprise Capabilities. The California Health and Human Services Agency shall report to the Legislature at regular intervals and at least on an annual basis on the benefits to participants and beneficiaries of impacted government programs, and which specific programs in the agency improved.
	2.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $10,000,000 shall be available to the Office of Youth and Community Restoration for purposes including, but not limited to, providing technical assistance, disseminating best practices, and issuing grants to counties and probation departments for the purpose of transforming the juvenile justice system to improve outcomes for justice involved youth.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $2,000,000 shall be available to counties for county probation departments for the purposes specified in subdivision (g) of Section 2200 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. These funds shall be allocated to the counties by the Controller for county probation departments according to a schedule provided by the Department of Finance and developed in collaboration with the Office of Youth and Community Restoration and Chief Probation Officers of California. The Department of Finance shall provide the schedule to the Controller by September 1 of each year and the Controller shall allocate these funds no later than October 1 of each year, consistent with the schedule provided by the Department of Finance.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $730,000 shall be available to support the interagency agreement for administrative services provided to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities by the California Department of Social Services.
	5.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $25,000,000 shall be available for the Child Mind Institute.
	6.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $1,500,000 shall be available for the California Health and Human Services Agency to strengthen the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act referral and petition pipeline. Funding may be used for, including, but not limited to, training and support for first responders, homeless outreach workers, and street medicine teams.
	7.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $1,000,000 is available for research, as provided in this provision.
		(a)	The California Health and Human Services Agency will partner with the University of California and its affiliates, including the Office of the President and the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research to identify the following: (1) changes in the insured and uninsured populations in California, and (2) health care utilization trends (e.g. emergency rooms, clinics, county hospitals, county indigent health programs, etc.). The evaluation shall include, but is not limited to, the impacts of the implementation of H.R. 1 (Publ. L. 119-21) on health care and nutrition programs, which may include CalFresh and California Food Assistance Program caseload data to the extent available, state policy changes, and federal regulatory changes and their impact to health care and nutrition program access.
		(b)	For purposes of this provision, “uninsured” means an individual who does not have coverage under private health insurance, Medicare, Medi-Cal or another state- or government-sponsored health coverage program, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, or a military health plan. The California Health and Human Services Agency may adjust this definition as necessary.
		(c)	Research methods will include, but may not be limited to, county surveys, key informant interviews with providers and beneficiaries, and assessing health care enrollment data. The data collected shall be representative of the diversity of the geography, demographics, and health care delivery, of the state.
		(d)	On or before March 31, 2027, the California Health and Human Services Agency shall submit written findings under this provision to the Assembly Committee on Budget, the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee, and relevant Assembly and Senate policy committees, to help inform the 2027–28 budget process.
		(e)	For purposes of implementing this provision, the California Health and Human Services Agency may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis, including, but not limited to, commission research through other third-party experts. Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision, through June 30, 2027, shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from review or approval by any division of the Department of General Services.
	8.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2.5), $4,700,000 is for the California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine for veterans’ psychedelic research.

SEC. 12.

Item 0530-001-3414 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0530-001-3414—For support of Secretary of California Health and Human Services, payable from the 988 State Suicide and Behavioral Health Crisis Services Fund ........................				~~445,000~~ 5,802,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0280-Secretary of California Health and Human Services ........................	~~445,000~~ 5,802,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $5,000,000 is available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
	2.	For purposes of implementing this item, the California Health and Human Services Agency may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis, including, but not limited to, commission research through other third-party experts. Contracts entered into, or amended pursuant to this provision, through December 31, 2029, shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from review or approval by any division of the Department of General Services.

SEC. 13.

Item 0540-001-3228 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

0540-001-3228—For support of Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, payable from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund ........................
10,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 0320-Administration of Natural Resources Agency ........................ 10,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available to support exploration, mapping, characterization, and development of geothermal resources.

2. Any data and information from the exploration, mapping, characterization, and development of geothermal resources, including exploratory wells and development and production techniques, shall be made publicly available.

3. For development of exploratory wells, the Natural Resources Agency shall secure at least $10,000,000 in matching funds from non-state sources.

4. The Director of Finance may transfer all or part of these funds to other state agencies including, but not limited to, the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission and the Department of Conservation, to deploy these funds for the purposes specified in this item.

SEC. 14.

Item 0540-001-6093 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0540-001-6093—For support of Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................				~~1,618,000~~ 3,466,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0320-Administration of Natural Resources Agency ........................	~~1,618,000~~ 3,466,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,050,000 shall be available to support the deployment of vanpool vehicles, clean technologies, and infrastructure.

SEC. 15.

Item 0540-101-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

0540-101-6093—For local assistance, Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
132,635,000

Schedule:

(1) 0320-Administration of Natural Resources Agency ........................ 132,635,000

Provisions:

1. Of the amount appropriated in this item:

(a) $68,000,000 is available for regional conveyance projects or repairs to existing conveyances. Of this amount, $30,000,000 shall be available to address subsidence for State Water Project Canals.

(b) $16,750,000 is available to improve the climate resiliency of, or for the protection of, the Clear Lake Watershed. Of this amount, $1,400,000 shall be available for the University of California Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center to be used for its hypolimnetic oxygenation pilot project in the Oaks Arm of Clear Lake.

(c) $23,187,000 is available for projects to improve conditions on wildlife refuges and wetland habitat areas.

(d) $2,000,000 is available to the City of San Diego for the Fleet Science Center.

(e) $3,198,000 is available to the University of California for the UC Climate Center.

(f) $1,000,000 is available to the City of Downey for the Columbia Memorial Space Center.

(g) $1,800,000 is available to Discovery Cube for the Coastal Stewardship Educational Exhibit.

(h) $1,700,000 is available to Discovery Cube for the Lysanne Ray Kelp Farming Aquarium & Exhibit at the Discovery Science Cube in Santa Ana.

(i) $5,000,000 is available to the Port of Los Angeles for the Community Aquatic Center in San Pedro.

(j) $10,000,000 is available to the Santa Barbara County Land Trust for public access upgrades to Hartnell Ranch.

2. The funds appropriated in this item are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 16.

Item 0540-102-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

0540-102-6093—For local assistance, Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
61,500,000

Schedule:

(1) 0320-Administration of Natural Resources Agency ........................ 61,500,000

Provisions:

1. Of the amount appropriated in this item:

(a) $25,000,000 is available to the Ocean Protection Council to implement the California Sea Level Rise Mitigation and Adaptation Act of 2021.

(b) $15,000,000 to the City of Redondo Beach for a new facility for the Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles.

(c) $6,500,000 for a grant to University of California (UC) Office of the President for UC Sand Diego Scripps Institute marine research vessel.

(d) $15,000,000 to increase ocean and coastal resilience to impacts of climate change.

2. The funds appropriated in this item are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 17.

Item 0540-103-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0540-103-0001—For local assistance, Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency ........................				~~29,820,000~~ 143,911,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0320-Administration of Natural Resources Agency ........................	~~29,820,000~~ 143,911,000
	Provisions:
	0.5.	The amounts appropriated in Provisions 1 through 53 are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
	1.	~~Of the amount appropriated in this item, $10,000,000 shall be available for cultural, educational, and economic improvements.~~
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available to the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Arts.
	1.5.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available to Destination Crenshaw for Crenshaw Boulevard projects.
	1.6.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $3,000,000 shall be available to the Reinvent Stockton Foundation.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,650,000 shall be available to Camp Ramah.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available for restoration projects and other efforts to restore habitat.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available to Oakland Children’s Fairyland, of which $2,000,000 shall be available for operations and $3,000,000 shall be available for revitalization projects.
	5.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,770,000 shall be available to Child and Family Services.
	6.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,400,000 shall be available to Reclamation District 800 for the management and remediation of harmful algal blooms in Discovery Bay.
	7.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the Women in California Politics Museum.
	8.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be available to the California Museum.
	9.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available to the California Firefighter Memorial.
	10.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $10,000,000 shall be available to the California Police Memorial.
	11.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $20,000,000 shall be available to California’s Holocaust Center.
	12.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available to the Grabhorn Institute for Arion Press.
	13.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to FOR-SITE.
	14.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the State Theatre of California, Pasadena Playhouse.
	15.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $3,000,000 shall be available to the City of Los Angeles for park infrastructure improvements.
	16.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $500,000 shall be available to the City of Los Angeles for climate adaptive tree planting in Koreatown.
	17.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,500,000 shall be available to the Sierra Madre Playhouse for facility and ADA accessibility improvements.
	18.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available to the Orcutt Oasis Community Center and open space.
	19.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,500,000 shall be available to the City of Sacramento community reinvestments.
	20.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $500,000 shall be available to the City of Bell for renovations and accessibility improvements to the Senior and Youth Center.
	21.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance for upgrading and Expanding the Outdoor Learning Lab at the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center for Conservation Research.
	22.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the City of Santa Cruz for the repair of the Lifeguard headquarters.
	23.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available to the City of Tracy for Climate Adaptive Tree Planting.
	24.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be available to the City of Soledad for renovation and improvements to the Soledad Community Center.
	25.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,500,000 shall be available to the City of King for renovations and improvements to the King City Recreation Center.
	26.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be available to the Salinas Regional Sports Authority for capital improvements to the Salina Regional Soccer Complex.
	27.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $3,000,000 shall be available to the City of Baldwin Park for capital and operational costs relating to the Family Services Center.
	28.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available to the County of Los Angeles for repairs to the Castaic Lake State Recreation Area boat ramp.
	29.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $4,000,000 shall be available to the Discovery Cube of Los Angeles for the Fire Prevention Training Grounds and the Wildfire Prevention Program.
	30.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available to the City of Paramount for the Paramount Park and Community Center expansion.
	31.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be available to the City of Maywood Teen Tech Center for facility and project costs.
	32.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the Marine Mammal Care Center in Los Angeles for the study of the California sea lion to be identified as the state pinniped and for sea lion rehabilitation, treatment, and care.
	33.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available to the Pass Area Recreation and Park District to upgrade emergency operations infrastructure at Noble Creek Regional Park.
	34.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the North County LGBTQ Resource Center for funding and building needs related to the expansion of the center.
	35.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $3,750,000 shall be available to the City of Benicia to maintain city services as the Valero Benicia Refinery is used for Fuel Import Operations.
	36.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,625,000 shall be available to Our City Forest to preserve urban forestry workforce, sustain environmental education programs, and maintain free or low-cost access to trees and climate-resilient landscaping resources.
	37.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $166,000 shall be available to Pacific Wildlife Care for the construction of a regional wildlife rehabilitation facility.
	38.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $550,000 shall be available to the City of Seaside for improvement to the San Pablo Pedestrian Bridge.
	39.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the City of Tracy for improvements and expansion of their city animal shelter.
	40.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,200,000 shall be available to the City of Burbank for the Burbank Reservoir 2 and Turnout Gear Storage Area to hold Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment.
	41.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the County of Los Angeles for oil well re-abandonment at the Fairfax Parcel.
	42.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $700,000 shall be available to the Museum of Science and Curiosity for upgrades to the planetarium projection system and hardware, including funds to cover the cost of emergency repairs diverted from the operating budget.
	43.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $400,000 shall be available to the California Fire Victims and Survivors Memorial in Capital Park.
	44.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $700,000 shall be available to the Museum of Science and Curiosity for upgrades to the planetarium projection system and hardware, including funds to cover the cost of emergency repairs diverted from the operating budget.
	45.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,800,000 shall be available to the Discovery Cube to build up the Nature and Climate Education Facilities Program.
	46.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be available to the San Diego Natural History Museum to complete critical infrastructure projects to update and improve community access and collections preservation for Californians.
	47.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be available for support costs to administer the funding appropriated in this item.
	48.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available for the Strybing Arboretum.
	49.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available for Teen Councils in Third Spaces.
	50.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,700,000 shall be available for the Bay Area Discovery Museum.
	51.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available for the California Academy of Sciences.
	52.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available for the Cultural Conservancy.
	53.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be available for the City of Benicia for Community Benefit for Valero Fuel Importation.
	54.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available to the City and County of San Francisco to support the preservation and revitalization of the Castro Theater.
	55.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be available for support costs to administer the funding appropriated in this item.

SEC. 18.

Item 0540-103-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

0540-103-6093—For local assistance, Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
12,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 0320-Administration of Natural Resources Agency ........................ 12,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for the acquisition of Golden Gate Fields. The Department of Finance may adjust this amount to the extent philanthropic funding or other non-state funding sources can be identified to offset this amount by December 31, 2026.

2. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 19.

Item 0540-104-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

0540-104-6093—For local assistance, Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
25,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 0320-Administration of Natural Resources Agency ........................ 25,000,000

Provisions:

1. Of the amount appropriated in this item:

(a) $3,000,000 is available to the Ocean Protection Council to support the restoration and management of kelp ecosystems.

(b) $22,000,000 is available to the Ocean Protection Council to support climate-ready fisheries.

2. The funds appropriated in this item are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2030.

SEC. 20.

Item 0540-105-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

0540-105-6093—For local assistance, Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
13,838,000

Schedule:

(1) 0320-Administration of Natural Resources Agency ........................ 13,838,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item shall be available for deployment of vanpool vehicles, clean technologies, and infrastructure.

2. The funds appropriated in this item are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 21.

Item 0540-492 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0540-492—Reappropriation, Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency. The balances of the appropriations provided in the following citations are reappropriated for the purposes provided for in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027:
	0001—General Fund
	(1)	Provision 1 of Item 0540-001-0001, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022).
	6083—Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Fund of 2014
	(1)	Item 0540-101-6083, Budget Act of 2015 (Chs. 10 and 11, Stats. 2015), as reappropriated by Item 0540-490, Budget Act of 2018 (Chs. 29 and 30, Stats. 2018), as reappropriated by Section 20.00, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022).

SEC. 22.

Item 0650-002-3228 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

0650-002-3228—For support of Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, payable from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund ........................
50,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 0370-Strategic Growth Council ........................ 50,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for support or local assistance consistent with the purposes authorized in clause (i) of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 75212 of the Public Resources Code.

2. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 23.

Item 0650-101-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

0650-101-6093—For local assistance, Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
216,500,000

Schedule:

(1) 0360-State Planning and Policy Development ........................ 24,125,000

(2) 0370-Strategic Growth Council ........................ 192,375,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in Schedule (1) shall be available for the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program.

2. Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $55,000,000 shall be available for the Community Resilience Centers Program.

3. Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $137,375,000 shall be available for the Transformative Climate Communities Program.

4. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.

SEC. 24.

Item 0650-102-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0650-102-0001—For local assistance, Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation ........................				~~3,000,000~~ 5,000,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0370-Strategic Growth Council ........................	~~3,000,000~~ 5,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	~~The funds~~ Of the amount appropriated in this ~~item~~ item, $3,000,000 shall be available for the Central Coast Community Resilience Hub Accelerator.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the County of Humboldt for facility improvements to its permitting Center.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the County of Contra Costa for wildfire and evacuation modeling and planning tools.

SEC. 25.

Item 0650-490 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0650-490—Reappropriation, Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation. The balances of the appropriations provided in the following citations are reappropriated for the purposes provided for in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028:
	0001—General Fund
	(1)	Provision 3 of Item 0650-001-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021) for ~~California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment.~~ the Vulnerable Communities Platform & Cal Adapt Mapping.
	(2)	Provision 7 of Item 0650-001-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021) for California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment.
	(3)	Item 0650-101-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021) for the Regional Resilience Grant ~~Program.~~ Program, including, but not limited to, the funding transferred for state operations pursuant to Provision 6 of Item 0650-101-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021).

SEC. 26.

Item 0650-491 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0650-491—Reappropriation, Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation. The amounts specified in the following citations are reappropriated for the purposes provided for ~~liquidation through~~ in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2030:
	0001—General Fund
	(1)	Provision 5 of Item 0650-001-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021) for the Transformative Climate Communities Program.

SEC. 27.

Item 0680-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0680-101-0001—For local assistance, Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement ........................				~~15,000,000~~ 18,500,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0372-California Volunteers ........................	~~15,000,000~~ 18,500,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in this item $5,000,000 shall be available for the California Student Success Coach Grant Program.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in this item $10,000,000 shall be available for City Year.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available for Improve Your Tomorrow for facility improvements, infrastructure, operations, and programming.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $500,000 shall go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles for mentorship, $500,000 shall go to Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters for mentorship, and $500,000 shall go to Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters for mentorship.

SEC. 28.

Item 0690-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0690-001-0001—For support of Office of Emergency Services ........................					288,175,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0380-Emergency Management Services ........................		182,454,000
	(2)	0385-Special Programs and Grant Management ........................		115,823,000
	(3)	0390-Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission ........................		351,000
	(4)	0395-Public Safety Communications ........................		325,000
	(5)	9900100-Administration ........................		61,200,000
	(6)	9900200-Administration—Distributed ........................		−61,200,000
	(7)	Reimbursements to 0380-Emergency Management Services ........................		−5,515,000
	(8)	Reimbursements to 0385-Special Programs and Grant Management ........................		−5,263,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Funds appropriated in this item may be reduced by the Director of Finance, after giving notice to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, by the amount of federal funds made available for the purposes of this item in excess of the federal funds scheduled in Item 0690-001-0890.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $6,700,000 shall be for the Office of Emergency Services to reimburse local law enforcement agencies to offset the cost to local law enforcement agencies of reimbursing qualified health care professionals, hospitals, or other emergency medical facilities for medical evidentiary examinations for all sexual assault victims in accordance with Section 13823.95 of the Penal Code.
	3.	The Department of Finance may augment the amount appropriated in Schedule (7) for the receipt of reimbursements provided to the Office of Emergency Services for participation in Emergency Management Assistance Compact activities in support of other states or territories. Within 10 days of approval, the Department of Finance shall provide written notification of any such augmentation to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations, the chairpersons of the committees and the appropriate subcommittees of each house of the Legislature that consider the State Budget, and the chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $750,000 shall be available for the Office of Emergency Services to conduct misinformation and disinformation tracking and contingency planning for the November 3, 2026, General Election.
		(a)	Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5. of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.

SEC. 29.

Item 0690-001-3414 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0690-001-3414—For support of Office of Emergency Services, payable from the 988 State Suicide and Behavioral Health Crisis Services Fund ........................				~~9,682,000~~ 10,440,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0395-Public Safety Communications ........................	~~9,682,000~~ 10,440,000
	(2)	9900100-Administration ........................	379,000
	(3)	9900200-Administration—Distributed ........................	−379,000

SEC. 30.

Item 0690-007-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0690-007-0001—For support of Office of Emergency Services ........................				4,000,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0385-Special Programs and Grant Management ........................	4,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The amount appropriated in this item is for ongoing administrative support costs of the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program to help nonprofit organizations that are targets of hate-motivated violence and hate crimes and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, ~~2028.~~ 2029.
	2.	If the Office of Emergency Services determines any amount appropriated in this item is not necessary for the purposes identified in Provision l, upon order of the Department of Finance that amount may be transferred to Schedule (1) of Item 0690-103-0001 to support local assistance grants.

SEC. 31.

Item 0690-101-3414 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0690-101-3414—For local assistance, Office of Emergency Services, payable from the 988 State Suicide and Behavioral Health Crisis Services Fund ........................				~~20,280,000~~ 22,280,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0395-Public Safety Communications ........................	~~20,280,000~~ 22,280,000

SEC. 32.

Item 0690-103-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0690-103-0001—For local assistance, Office of Emergency Services ........................				76,000,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0385-Special Programs and Grant Management ........................	76,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The amount appropriated in this item is for ongoing support for the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program to help nonprofit organizations that are targets of hate-motivated violence and hate crimes and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, ~~2028.~~ 2029.

SEC. 33.

Item 0690-104-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0690-104-0001—For local assistance, Office of Emergency Services ........................				~~6,100,000~~ 98,261,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0385-Special Programs and Grant Management ........................	~~6,100,000~~ 98,261,000
	Provisions:
	0.5.	The amounts appropriated in Provisions 1 through 73 are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $3,000,000 shall be available to expand access to technology-driven solutions that support standardized sexual assault and domestic violence forensic examinations across California.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $800,000 shall be available for the Stinson Fire District for a fire station project.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,200,000 shall be available to the City of San Marcos for fire equipment.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,100,000 shall be available to the County of Los Angeles for sheriff department vehicles.
	5.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $1,380,000 shall go to the City of Morro Bay for Police Department infrastructure and radio system upgrades.
	6.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $1,000,000 shall go to the City of Sunnyvale for fire apparatus replacement.
	7.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $1,800,000 shall go to the County of Stanislaus to fund the county's public safety communications Del Puerto Canyon Repeater Project.
	8.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $1,000,000 shall go to the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District for its Fire Engine Acquisition Project.
	9.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $2,000,000 shall go to the County of Kern for the Community and Emergency Disaster Center.
	10.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $2,000,000 shall go to the San Ramon Fire District to be used to clear dry grass and brush in Mount Diablo State Park and surrounding neighborhoods.
	11.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $2,000,000 shall go to the City of Orinda for regional Community Risk Reduction and Wildland-Urban Interface mitigation efforts in the City of Orinda.
	12.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $1,750,000 shall go to the City of Saratoga to support vegetation management and wildfire fuel reduction efforts along critical evacuation routes.
	13.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $1,000,000 shall go to the Town of Portola Valley’s Wildfire Mitigation and Emergency Evacuation Route Construction project.
	14.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $500,000 shall go to the City of Los Altos Hills for the installation of an audible emergency notification system.
	15.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $300,000 shall go to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego to expand the Violence-Reduction Interventions for Youth in North County of San Diego.
	16.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $1,500,000 shall go to the City of San Diego Police Department to support the expansion of the City of San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force.
	17.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $750,000 shall go to the City of Anaheim to fund the Mohler Loop Fire Access Road Project.
	18.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $2,000,000 shall go to the Lodi Fire Department to replace fire engines that are at the end of service life.
	19.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $2,000,000 shall go to the City of Loma Linda for new fire trucks.
	20.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $1,500,000 shall go to the City of Long Beach Police Department for the de-escalation training center project.
	21.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $1,040,000 shall go to the Union City for necessary renovations at fire stations.
	22.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $3,000,000 shall go to the City and County of San Francisco for public safety infrastructure.
	23.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $2,600,000 shall go to the City of Costa Mesa to update and modernize the Costa Mesa Emergency Communications Center.
	24.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $2,000,000 shall go to the Orange County Fire Authority for a firefighter tracking system to improve first-responder safety.
	25.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $2,000,000 shall go to the Tracy Police Department to upgrade its communications system.
	26	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $2,500,000 shall go to the Los Angeles Fire Department for Sylmar wildfire mitigation and firebreak improvements.
	27.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $1,500,000 shall go to the to the City of Montclair for a fire truck.
	28.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $1,000,000 shall go to the City of Upland for its Mobile Command Center and Alternative Emergency Operations Center Project.
	29.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $71,000 shall go to the City of Glendale for a HeloPod to expand water resources for aerial firefighting and enhanced wildfire response.
	30.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $3,000,000 shall go to Casa Mariposa, a domestic violence shelter in the City of San Diego.
	31.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $1,100,000 shall go to the San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District for firefighter protective gear and fuel tanks for fire stations.
	32.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $1,500,000 shall go to the City of South Gate for 911 public safety system upgrades.
	33.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $1,500,000 shall go to the City of Merced Fire Department to replace a ladder truck.
	34.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $1,500,000 shall go to the San Francisco Mayor’s Office for Victim’s Rights to support victims and survivors of crime.
	35.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $250,000 shall go to San Francisco Bay Area Human Trafficking Hotline to support survivors and individuals at risk of human trafficking in the Bay Area.
	36.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $2,000,000 shall go to the Islamic Center of San Diego for security infrastructure improvements.
	37.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $500,000 shall go to the Williams Fire Protection Authority to complete construction of a new Regional Fire Training Facility in Northern California.
	39.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $500,000 is available to the Chino Valley Independent Fire District for improvements and modernization of its firefighter training center.
	40.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $145,000 is available to the City of Chino Hills for the purchase of police patrol vehicles.
	41.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $500,000 is available to the City of Montebello for the acquisition and outfitting of a specialized emergency response vehicle for the Montebello Police Department to support critical incident response, disaster response, rescue operations, and other public safety emergencies requiring specialized equipment.
	42.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 is available to the City of Richmond for a wildland fire engine and fire mitigation.
	43.	Of the amount appropriated in this schedule, $1,000,000 is available to the City of Oakland for staffing and program enhancements to reduce violence.
	44.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 is available to the City of Berkeley for capital and operational needs related to emergency communication center upgrades.
	45.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $850,000 is available to the City of Mission Viejo for fire mitigation.
	46.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 is available to the City of Cotati for a solar and battery backup system for the Cotati City Hall-Public Safety Building.
	47.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $450,000 is available to the City of Reedley to replace an emergency response vehicle used by the Reedley Fire Department.
	48.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,500,000 is available to the City of Perris for construction of a new South Perris Fire Station.
	49.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $500,000 is available to the Marine Safety Division of the Long Beach Fire Department in the City of Long Beach to support the hiring, training, and preparedness of marine safety personnel and the purchase of personal watercraft and equipment needed for water rescue, emergency response, and public safety during National Special Security Events or other periods.
	50.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 is available to the Contra Costa Fire Protection District to support the Contra Costa Peer Support and Crisis Referral Program to provide mental health support services.
	51.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $500,000 is available to Kern County to strengthen preparedness and response to emerging threats affecting children, families, and critical infrastructure, including threats to schools, drinking water systems, emergency communications, public facilities, and other essential services. Funds may be used for cybersecurity and counterterrorism preparedness, threat and vulnerability assessments, emergency planning, operational technology security, information sharing, training and exercises, and coordinated incident response.
	52.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 is available to the City of Kingsburg for the design and construction of a municipal facility that will house the City’s Emergency Operations Center to strengthen emergency preparedness, coordinated disaster response, continuity of essential public services, and community resilience.
	53.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $150,000 is available to the City of Lamont for safety improvements at Bear Mountain Park and other community facilities.
	54.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $250,000 is available to Santa Cruz Metro for radio modernization.
	55.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,250,000 is available to the Los Angeles Fire Department to build a fire station in Sylmar.
	56.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $350,000 is available to City of San Gabriel Fire Department for an additional rescue ambulance.
	57.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 is available to the City of Alhambra to support development and construction of a community center and emergency operations center.
	58.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $150,000 is available to the City of Glendale for the Police Department Substance Abuse and Wellness Resource Program.
	59.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $200,000 is available to the Alhambra Fire Department to upgrade critical protective and emergency-response equipment, including the purchase of firefighter personal protective equipment and the replacement of aging thermal imaging cameras to improve firefighter safety and emergency-response capabilities.
	60.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 is available to AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles for pier renovation and to establish an emergency response center.
	61.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $350,000 is available to Ventura County for the Channel Islands Harbor Dredging Project.
	62.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $30,000 is available to Santa Barbara County for an emergency communication transmission tower.
	63.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $270,000 is available to the City of Folsom Police Department for public safety radio communications improvements.
	64.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $425,000 is available to the City of Laguna Woods for the purchase of an emergency backup generator and automatic transfer switch to address extreme heat events.
	65.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $500,000 is available to the City of Bishop to support necessary electrical infrastructure that supports public safety, including electrical infrastructure, emergency power, and a secure server room.
	66.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $200,000 is available to the City of Santee for capital improvements and maintenance projects at the Santee Fire Department.
	67.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 is available to Samuel Merritt University for efforts relating to human trafficking through survivor-informed education, simulation-based training and community partnerships.
	68.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $250,000 is available to the West Valley Muslim Association to support security enhancements and protective measures for a local mosque to improve public safety and emergency preparedness.
	69.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $15,000,000 is available to implement the recommendations of the human trafficking working group. The Director of Finance may adjust any item of appropriation in this act to reallocate these funds.
	70.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,800,000 shall be available for the City of Refuge Sacramento.
	71.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 is available to the Los Angeles Labor Federation for Boyle Heights emergency response.
	72.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the City of Irvine for the Drone as First Responder Program.
	73.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available for support costs to administer the funding appropriated in this item.

SEC. 34.

Item 0690-105-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0690-105-0001—For local assistance, Office of Emergency Services ........................				~~48,000,000~~ 58,000,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0385-Special Programs and Grant Management ........................	~~48,000,000~~ 58,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The funds appropriated in this item are to supplement funding under the federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. § 20101 et seq.).
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $10,000,000 is available to grant to organizations for services to support survivors of child sexual assault.

SEC. 35.

Item 0690-108-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

0690-108-6093—For local assistance, Office of Emergency Services, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
25,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 0380-Emergency Management Services ........................ 25,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for a statewide community wildfire mitigation program pursuant to Section 91510 of the Public Resources Code and may be used to provide loans, rebates, direct assistance, and matching funds for projects that prevent wildfires, increase resilience, maintain existing wildfire risk reduction projects, reduce the risk of wildfires to communities, or increase home or community hardening. The Office of Emergency Services shall coordinate with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in administering these moneys. Projects shall benefit disadvantaged communities, severely disadvantaged communities, or vulnerable populations. This funding is available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

2. The Office of Emergency Services shall determine a maximum amount per homeowner or property for funding made available to provide loans, rebates, and direct assistance for home hardening, not to exceed $25,000 per homeowner or property.

3. (a) The program shall maximize the number of homeowners able to participate, prioritize investment in the highest risk areas, and maximize geographic diversity statewide in large and small communities, including rural, suburban, and urban areas.

(b) The program may prioritize funding the most cost-effective home hardening measures, including ember resistance and zone zero mitigation measures, and support hardening homes within clusters.

(c) The program may offer incentives including but not limited to loans, rebates, and direct assistance to property owners with differing income qualifications.

4. The Office of Emergency Services may also establish matching funding or other recipient contribution requirements, as necessary, to ensure the viability and efficient operation of the wildfire mitigation program.

5. No later than January 10, 2027, the Office of Emergency Services shall submit a program outline (proposal) to the Legislature on the proposed grant program.

6. No later than January 1, 2028, the Office of Emergency Services shall submit a report to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, regarding the implementation of the wildfire mitigation program pursuant to this appropriation. The report shall include, at a minimum, all of the following:

(a) An evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of the wildfire mitigation program compared to other structure hardening, defensible space, vegetation management, and fuel reduction incentive programs.

(b) An evaluation of the overall wildfire risk reduction achieved statewide through awards of financial assistance under the wildfire mitigation program.

(c) Detailed information about the quantity, monetary value, geographic distribution, and categories of awards of financial assistance made under the wildfire mitigation program.

(d) Detailed information about barriers encountered to completing work awarded financial assistance under the wildfire mitigation program, including state, regional, or local permitting requirements.

(e) Any other information the office determines is necessary or convenient to evaluate the financial assistance awarded under the program.

SEC. 36.

Item 0820-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0820-001-0001—For support of Department of Justice ........................				~~474,363,000~~ 474,873,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	9900100-Administration ........................	211,080,000
	(2)	9900200-Administration—Distributed ........................	−211,080,000
	(3)	0435-Division of Legal Services ........................	248,003,000
	(4)	0440-Law Enforcement ........................	~~136,758,000~~ 136,783,000
	(5)	0445-California Justice Information Services ........................	~~118,040,000~~ 118,525,000
	(6)	Reimbursements to 0435-Division of Legal Services ........................	−1,767,000
	(7)	Reimbursements to 0440-Law Enforcement ........................	−19,570,000
	(8)	Reimbursements to 0445-California Justice Information Services ........................	−7,101,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (4), $6,666,000 shall be used to support a statewide enforcement program to combat the manufacturing, distribution, and trafficking of fentanyl throughout and into the state by organized criminal enterprises, including organized cartels. The Department of Justice may coordinate with the State Department of Health Care Services and the Military Department to support the statewide enforcement program.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (4), $500,000 shall be available to support investigations and prosecutions of organized retail crime, including those referred by other law enforcement or prosecutorial agencies. Any unspent funds shall revert to the General Fund and may not be redirected to any other purposes.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (4), $7,206,000 shall be used to support statewide enforcement to combat violent career criminals, gangs, and organized crime groups, with priority for disrupting the production, supply, and distribution of illicit fentanyl, opioid, and narcotic operations by multijurisdictional and transnational trafficking organizations, and in seizing illegal, smuggled, and trafficked firearms, ammunition, and component parts used in furtherance of those operations.
	4.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Justice may purchase or lease vehicles that, in the judgment of the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee, are necessary to the performance of the investigatory and enforcement responsibilities of the Department of Justice, from the funds appropriated for that purpose in this item. This exemption does not apply to vehicles that are classified as military equipment pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 7070 of the Government Code, except for paragraph 5 of subdivision (c) of Section 7070 of the Government Code.
	5.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (5), $812,000 is allocated for the implementation of Chapter 811 of the Statutes of 2024. The expenditure of these funds is contingent upon the Department of Justice submitting the Stage 1 Business Analysis to the Department of Technology as part of the Project Approval Lifecycle process of the Department of Technology.
	6.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (5), $1,096,000 shall be used to establish a new connection between the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) and the new Department of Motor Vehicles Digital eXperience Platform (DXP). The Department of Justice, in consultation with the Department of Motor Vehicles, shall report to the Department of Finance and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee by January 10, 2026, if it does not appear that this new connection will be developed, tested, and fully functional by June 30, 2026. This report shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following: a status update on progress towards completion of the new connection, a mitigation strategy or work-around to ensure minimal impact on law enforcement or criminal justice agency activities requiring information typically obtained through CLETS, and the identification of any additional resources or statutory changes needed to ensure CLETS functionality and access. The Department of Motor Vehicles shall fully cooperate with the Department of Justice in the preparation of this report.
	7.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (3), $25,922,000 is available to address legal workload related to various actions taken at the federal level or administrative action authorized under state law to mitigate impacts of federal actions taken by the federal government. The Department of Justice shall report to the Department of Finance and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee annually on the use of all funds provided for these purposes by the Department of Justice in the prior fiscal year on or before August 1 of each year. The report shall include, but is not limited to, both of the following: (1) whether the state is using any of the appropriated funds to contract with outside counsel, if any; and (2) each instance in which the Department of Justice is taking administrative action authorized under state law to mitigate the impacts of actions taken by the federal government. This reporting may be consolidated with the reporting required by Chapter 3 of the Statutes of 2025, First Extraordinary Session. The Department of Justice shall also post details of litigation against the federal government paid for by these funds on the website originally created and maintained pursuant to Chapter 3 of the Statutes of 2025, First Extraordinary Session. These details shall include, but are not limited to, descriptive narratives and supporting documents as needed. Such details shall be posted as soon as feasible each time a court filing is made using these funds, and no less frequently than monthly.
	8.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (3), $3,915,000 shall be used for workload associated with Chapter 551 of the Statutes of 2021. Any unspent funds shall revert to the General Fund and may not be redirected to any other purposes.
	9.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (3), $2,200,000 shall be available to complete existing investigations and prosecutions of organized retail crime and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028. Any unspent funds shall revert to the General Fund and may not be redirected to any other purposes.
	10.	No later than January 10, 2027, the department shall provide a framework for determining how firearm and ammunition workload should be funded. This framework shall include, but is not limited to, the following information: identification of existing and anticipated firearm or ammunition workload or costs by program area, clear explanations for department recommendations on how, and from what fund source, each program area should be funded moving forward, the calculation of appropriate fees by fund source and how such calculations were reached, and department recommendations for how frequently the fees should be adjusted and the process by which they should be adjusted. This framework shall also include any recommendations for statutory changes to improve operational or process efficiencies, or in the number of firearm and ammunition special funds, or their specified allowable uses, the department deems necessary. In preparing this framework, the department shall evaluate its entire workload, anticipated future costs, operational efficiencies, and existing federal and state statute and case law. This framework shall be provided to the appropriate budget, appropriations, and policy committees or subcommittees in each house.
	11.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (4), $25,000 is allocated for the implementation of Chapter 44 of the Statutes of 2026.
	12.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (5), $485,000 is allocated for the implementation of Chapter 44 of the Statutes of 2026.

SEC. 37.

Item 0840-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0840-001-0001—For support of the Controller ........................					168,871,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0500-State Controller’s Office ........................		233,833,000
	(2)	Reimbursements to 0500-State Controller’s Office ........................		−64,962,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The Controller may, with the concurrence of the Director of Finance and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, bill affected state departments for activities required by Section 20030 of the State Administrative Manual, relating to the administration of federal pass-through funds.
		A billing shall not be sent to affected departments sooner than 30 days after the chairperson of the joint committee has been notified by the director that the director concurs with the amounts specified in the billings.
	2.	Of the moneys appropriated to the Controller in this act, the Controller shall not expend more than $500,000 to conduct posteligibility fraud audits of the Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment Program.
	3.	The Commission on State Mandates shall provide, in applicable parameters and guidelines, as follows:
		(a)	If a local agency or school district contracts with an independent contractor for the preparation and submission of reimbursement claims, the costs reimbursable by the state for that purpose shall not exceed the lesser of (1) 10 percent of the amount of the claims prepared and submitted by the independent contractor or (2) the actual costs that would necessarily have been incurred for that purpose if performed by employees of the local agency or school district.
		(b)	The maximum amount of reimbursement provided in subprovision (a) may be exceeded only if the local agency or school district establishes, by appropriate documentation, that the preparation and submission of these claims could not have been accomplished without incurring the additional costs claimed by the local agency or school district.
	4.	It is the intent of the Legislature that audits conducted by the Controller, or under the direction of the Controller, shall be fiscal audits that focus on claims and disbursements, as provided for in Section 12410 of the Government Code. Any report, audit, analysis, or evaluation issued by the Controller for the current fiscal year shall cite the specific statutory or constitutional provision authorizing the preparation and release of the report, audit, analysis, or evaluation.
	5.	The Controller shall publish and provide the Controller’s monthly report, the Statement of General Fund Cash Receipts and Disbursements, within 10 days after the close of each month to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, the fiscal committees of each house of the Legislature, the Department of Finance, the Treasurer, and the Legislative Analyst’s Office.
	6.	The Controller shall provide to the Department of Finance, the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, and the chairpersons of the fiscal committees of each house of the Legislature a report that provides the following details by mandate: the level of claims requested, the amount reduced by the initial desk audit, the amount paid, the amount recouped, and the results of a final audit and subsequent funding adjustments. The report is due on June 30 of the current fiscal year, and will cover the fourth quarter of the past fiscal year and the first three quarters of the current fiscal year.
	7.	The Controller shall obtain actuarial valuation services to comply with governmental accounting and reporting standards for other postemployment benefits (OPEB). In addition to all other items required under the accounting and reporting standards, the report shall include an identification and explanation of any significant differences in actuarial assumptions or methodology from any relevant similar types of assumptions or methodology used by the Public Employees’ Retirement System to estimate state pension obligations. To avoid duplication of effort and promote efficiency and cost-effectiveness, the Controller and the Department of Finance shall coordinate in obtaining additional actuarial valuation services related to OPEB plan liabilities and assets attributable to each of the state’s collective bargaining units or other state entities or groups. This provision does not obligate the state to change the practice of funding health and dental benefits for annuitants currently required under state law.
	8.	The funds appropriated to the Controller in this act shall not be expended on additional actuarial valuations, beyond the annual actuarial valuations, for other postemployment benefits, prior to obtaining concurrence in writing from the Department of Finance. The additional actuarial valuations shall only be performed to the extent resources exist, or if funds are provided by the requesting agency.
	9.	The Controller shall provide the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the chairpersons of the fiscal committees in each house of the Legislature a report on the California State Payroll System Project specifying the dollars expended on the program in the previous fiscal year and over the life of the program and any known savings that have occurred in the prior fiscal year by October 1 of each year.
	10.	The Controller shall provide yearend financial data as specified by the Department of Finance, for the immediately preceding fiscal year, in electronic format that is printable via application, including, but not limited to, Adobe PDF, Microsoft Excel, or Microsoft Word, by October 31 of each year and periodically as requested by the Department of Finance. This information is necessary for the Department of Finance to determine the proper beginning balance of the current fiscal year for budgetary purposes.
	11.	In the event new postage rates are adopted by the United States Postal Service, but not in time for inclusion in the May Revision prior to enactment of this Budget Act, and the Controller notifies the Department of Finance with its estimates of the increased postage costs within 15 calendar days of the adoption of new rates, the Director of Finance may authorize expenditures in excess of the amount appropriated to the Controller in this item by an amount necessary to fund the postage increase. This authorization shall occur not less than 15 days after the Department of Finance notifies the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
	12.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $428,000 shall be used to reimburse the Department of Justice for legal services. In addition to the amount above, upon order of the Director of Finance, any non-General Fund Budget Act item for support of the Controller may be augmented to reimburse the Department of Justice for legal services. An augmentation shall not be made sooner than 30 days after the Joint Legislative Budget Committee has been notified in writing.
	13.	The Controller shall provide the Department of Finance and the Legislative Analyst’s Office a report on FI$Cal implementation by the State Controller’s Office verifying the progress or completion of predetermined FI$Cal milestones outlined in SPR7, 8, and 9, including future milestones necessary to complete the transition to FI$Cal as the Book of Record, the dollars expended on the program in the previous quarter and over the life of the program, and any known savings that have occurred in the prior fiscal year, to be submitted on a quarterly basis commencing September 1 of each year, until completion of the implementation to FI$Cal. The Department of Finance may augment this item if necessary to address unforeseen implementation issues relating to the transition of the state to the Book of Record. Any augmentation shall be authorized not sooner than 30 days after notification in writing to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations, the chairpersons of the committees and appropriate subcommittees that consider the state budget, and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time the chairperson of the joint committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may determine.
	14.	The Controller, in consultation with the Department of Finance, the Department of Human Resources, and the Department of Technology, shall provide the Legislature and the Legislative Analyst’s Office with briefings on the progress of the California State Payroll System Project, including newly executed contracts, and their purpose, and cost, on a quarterly basis.
	16.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, up to $7,082,000 shall be allocated upon order of the Director of Finance for consulting services to support the legacy Accounting and Reporting Management System decommissioning, The Department of Finance may adjust the amount allocated upon confirmation of the executed decommissioning contract.
	17.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, up to $8,693,000 is provided for Department/Agency Readiness Team (DART) resources. The Controller, in consultation with the Department of Human Resources, shall work with payroll processing departments through its DART program to complete the organizational change management activities associated with the California State Payroll System (CSPS) information technology project. The Controller, in consultation with the Department of Finance, shall identify amounts to be allocated to each department for the 2026–27 fiscal year. Prior to any allocations to departments, the Controller shall define specific criteria that departments must meet to receive this funding and outline the specific project activities that require DART team involvement. The Controller shall require departments to submit requests for their respective allocations including an agreement to use the funding to only support CSPS project-related activities. The Controller shall provide updates on DART funding allocations to the Legislature and the Legislative Analyst’s Office through existing bimonthly briefings on the progress of the project and report final annual allocation amounts to the Department of Finance.
	18.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, up to $453,000 shall be used to implement an automated workspace that will be used to input and publish the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
	19.	The Department of Finance may augment this item if necessary to address unforeseen implementation issues relating to the California State Payroll System project. Any augmentation shall be authorized not sooner than 30 days after notification in writing to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations, the chairpersons of the committees and appropriate subcommittees that consider the state budget, and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time the chairperson of the joint committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may determine.
	20.	The Department of Finance may augment this item if necessary to improve the timelines, accuracy, and information display of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Any augmentation shall be authorized not sooner than 30 days after notification in writing to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations, the chairpersons of the committees and appropriate subcommittees that consider the state budget, and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time the chairperson of the joint committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may determine.
	21.	Upon order of the Department of Finance, and approval of the Department of Human Resources, the amount available for expenditure in this item may be augmented by the amount needed to establish 3.0 executive positions to support the Controller’s initiatives to strengthen fiscal accountability and to enhance risk management capabilities throughout the State Controller’s Office. Any augmentation shall be authorized not sooner than 30 days after notification in writing to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations, the chairpersons of the committees and appropriate subcommittees that consider the state budget, and the chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time the chairperson of the joint committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may determine.

SEC. 38.

Item 0840-001-9740 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0840-001-9740—For support of the Controller, payable from the Central Service Cost Recovery Fund ........................				107,368,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0500-State Controller’s Office ........................	107,368,000
	Provisions:
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, up to $4,528,000 shall be allocated upon order of the Director of Finance for consulting services to support the legacy Accounting and Reporting Management System decommissioning. The Department of Finance may adjust the amount allocated upon confirmation of the executed decommissioning contract.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, up to $5,557,000 is provided for Department/Agency Readiness Team (DART) resources. The Controller, in consultation with the Department of Human Resources, shall work with payroll processing department through its DART program to complete the organizational change management activities associated with the California State Payroll System (CSPS) information technology project. The Controller, in consultation with the Department of Finance, shall identify amounts to be allocated to each department for the 2026–27 fiscal year. Prior to any allocations to departments, the Controller must define the specific criteria that departments must meet to receive this funding and outline the specific project activities that require DART team involvement. The Controller shall require departments to submit requests for their respective allocations, including an agreement to use the funding to only support CSPS project related activities. The Controller shall provide updates on DART funding allocations to the Legislature and the Legislative Analyst’s Office through existing bimonthly briefings on the progress of the project and must report final annual allocation amounts to the Department of Finance.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, up to $97,000 shall be used to implement an automated workspace that will be used to input and publish the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
	5.	Upon order of the Department of Finance, and approval of the Department of Human Resources, the amount available for expenditure in this item may be augmented by the amount needed to establish 3.0 executive positions to support the Controller’s initiatives to strengthen fiscal accountability and to enhance risk management capabilities throughout the State Controller’s Office. Any augmentation shall be authorized not sooner than 30 days after notification in writing to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations, the chairpersons of the committees and appropriate subcommittees that consider the state budget, and the chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time the chairperson of the joint committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may determine.

SEC. 39.

Item 0890-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0890-001-0001—For support of Secretary of State ........................					92,333,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0700-Filings and Registrations ........................		3,998,000
	(2)	0705-Elections ........................		53,481,000
	(3)	0710-Archives ........................		16,265,000
	(3.5)	0711-Special Items of Expense ........................		17,292,000
	(4)	0715-Department of Justice Legal Services ........................		1,352,000
	(5)	9900100-Administration ........................		73,564,000
	(6)	9900200-Administration—Distributed ........................		−73,564,000
	(7)	Reimbursements to 0700-Filings and Registration		−5,000
	(8)	Reimbursements to 0705-Elections		−36,000
	(9)	Reimbursements to 0710-Archives		−14,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The Secretary of State shall not expend any special handling fees authorized by Chapter 999 of the Statutes of 1999 that are collected in excess of the cost of administering those special handling fees unless specifically authorized by the Legislature.
	2.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $17,292,000 is available for the following election-related activities:
		(a)	Parallel Monitoring.
		(b)	Printing and Mailing of Voter Information Guides.
		(c)	Printing and Mailing of Voter Registration Cards.
		(d)	Election Night Reporting.
		(e)	Office of State Publishing Warehouse Lease.
		Any unexpended funds pursuant to this provision shall revert to the General Fund. Upon order of the Department of Finance, the amount available in Schedule (3.5) may be augmented by the amount necessary to cover costs associated with parallel monitoring, printing and mailing of Voter Information Guides and Voter Registration Cards, and election night reporting. Any augmentation shall be authorized not sooner than 30 days after notification in writing to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations, the chairpersons of the committees and appropriate subcommittees that consider the State Budget, and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or the Chairperson’s designee, may determine.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be used to establish and operate the Office of Elections Cybersecurity. Activities performed by the Office of Elections Cybersecurity are intended to be specific to elections and shall be designed so as to minimize overlap and in coordination with statewide cybersecurity efforts performed by the California Cybersecurity Integration Center.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $150,000 shall be used for support of the State Government Oral History Program consistent with Section 12233 of the Government Code, and $75,000 shall be used for the costs of a digital preservation subscription service. Expenditure of this funding requires the collaboration between the Secretary of State and the California State Library on projects and activities related to the State Government Oral History Program.
	5.	Upon order of the Department of Finance, the amount available in Schedule (4) may be augmented by the amount necessary to cover costs associated with legal services provided by the Department of Justice. Any augmentation shall be authorized not sooner than 30 days after notification in writing to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations, the chairpersons of the committees and appropriate subcommittees that consider the State Budget, and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or the Chairperson’s designee, may determine.
	6.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $5,000,000 shall be available for the Secretary of State to complete voter outreach and education, including with respect to the benefits of submitting ballots prior to election day, prior to the November 3, 2026, statewide general election.
		(a)	Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5. of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
	7.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $250,000 shall be available for the Secretary of State to support, strengthen, and protect the administration of the November 3, 2026, statewide general election.

SEC. 40.

Item 0950-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

0950-001-0001—For support of Treasurer ........................					~~16,236,000~~ 15,236,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0740-State Treasurer’s Office ........................		~~43,244,000~~ 42,244,000
	(2)	Reimbursements to 0740-State Treasurer’s Office ........................		−27,008,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The Director of Finance may authorize a loan from the General Fund, in an amount not to exceed the level of reimbursements appropriated in Schedule (2) to the Treasurer, provided that:
		(a)	The loan is to meet cash needs resulting from a delay in receipt of reimbursements.
		(b)	The loan is short term, and is repaid within six months.
		(c)	Interest charges may be waived pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 16314 of the Government Code.
		(d)	The Director of Finance shall not approve the loan unless the approval is made in writing and filed with the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations not later than 30 days before the effective date of the approval, or not later than whatever lesser time the chairperson of the joint committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may determine.
		(e)	At the end of the six-month term of the loan, the Treasurer shall notify the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee whether the Treasurer has repaid the loan pursuant to subprovision (b).
	2.	Notwithstanding any other law, upon certification by the Treasurer, the Department of Finance may authorize expenditures of up to $8,000,000 in excess of the amount appropriated in this item for the payment of expenses incurred on general obligation bond, lease-revenue bond, and revenue anticipation note sales that have been canceled. Prior to expenditure from the General Fund, the Treasurer shall determine if any bond funds are authorized and available for the payment of expenses, and then shall apply those funds to such payment. The Department of Finance shall provide notification in writing to the chairpersons of the fiscal committees of each house of the Legislature and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee no more than 30 days after that authorization.
	3.	Upon order of the Director of Finance, a revenue transfer of $250,000 is hereby authorized in Item 0950-011-0467, from the State Notes Expense Account reserve to the General Fund due to a lack of previous activity and no anticipated need for the foreseeable future. This special fund will remain active and will be available to receive future appropriations in subsequent budgets to the extent they are determined necessary to carry out the purposes for which the fund was established.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in this item $1,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis for the Blue Ribbon Commission on the Development of a California Department of Youth Sports.

SEC. 41.

Item 0974-113-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

0974-113-0001—For transfer by the Controller, upon order of the Director of Finance, to the California Investment and Innovation Fund ........................
6,453,000

Provisions:

1. $6,453,000 in support of the California Investment and Innovation Program.

SEC. 42.

Item 1111-001-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

1111-001-0001—For support of Cemetery and Funeral Bureau, Department of Consumer Affairs ........................
3,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 1435019-Cemetery and Funeral Bureau ........................ 3,000,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in Schedule (1) shall be available to allocate to a temporary manager and/or reimburse local government agencies for costs associated with the maintenance, rehabilitation, and caretaking activities of the Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery located in the City of Carson.

2. Up to 5 percent of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1) may be expended to reimburse the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau for reasonable administrative and legal costs incurred related to the oversight of maintenance, rehabilitation, and caretaking activities for the Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. Such reimbursement shall be subject to approval by the Department of Finance.

3. With the approval of the Department of Finance, funds appropriated in this item may be used to facilitate the purchase of the Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery by a public or private entity if allowable under applicable state laws.

4. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.

SEC. 43.

Item 1111-002-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

1111-002-0001—For support of Cemetery and Funeral Bureau, Department of Consumer Affairs ........................
1,800,000

Schedule:

(1) 1435019-Cemetery and Funeral Bureau ........................ 1,800,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in Schedule (1) shall be available to allocate to a temporary manager and/or reimburse local government agencies for costs associated with the maintenance and upkeep of the Mt. Tamalpais Mortuary and Cemetery, located in the County of Marin.

2. Up to 5 percent of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1) may be expended to reimburse the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau for reasonable administrative and legal costs incurred related to the oversight of maintenance and upkeep activities for the Mt. Tamalpais Mortuary and Cemetery. Such reimbursement shall be subject to approval by the Department of Finance.

3. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.

SEC. 44.

Item 1111-013-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

1111-013-0001—For transfer, upon order of the Department of Finance, by the Controller to the Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund ........................
1,000,000

SEC. 45.

Item 2240-107-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

2240-107-0001—For support of Department of Housing and Community Development ........................						~~4,360,000~~ 94,226,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	1665-Financial Assistance Program ........................			~~4,360,000~~ 94,226,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $3,860,000 shall be ~~provided~~ allocated and passed through to the Alliance for Community Empowerment.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $500,000 shall be ~~provided~~ allocated and passed through to the Napa County Housing Authority.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $88,866,000 shall be allocated and passed through to the following entities for the following purposes:
		(a)	$1,000,000 for the Preservation of Housing in South San Francisco to support the acquisition, preservation, and/or rehabilitation of Single Room Occupancy properties and prevent the displacement of lower-income residents.
		(b)	$1,440,000 for Larkin Street Youth Services as follows:
			(1)	$500,000 to support housing, health care, food assistance, and safety-net services for homeless and at-risk youth.
			(2)	$940,000 to support the acquisition and rehabilitation of 6324 Geary Boulevard in San Francisco for transitional housing youth beds.
		(c)	$2,000,000 for Sacramento Tiny Homes to address Sacramento’s homelessness crisis.
		(d)	$3,000,000 for San Francisco SafeHouse to support permanent supportive housing.
		(e)	$6,500,000 for the San Diego Community College District to support the San Diego Regional Housing Finance Agency for preservation of housing near jobs, schools, and transit, and for internal infrastructure to establish long-term financial sustainability.
		(f)	$6,750,000 for the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority as follows:
			(1)	$5,000,000 to support the completion of large-scale solutions for affordable housing production, preservation, and tenant protections.
			(2)	$1,750,000 to support expansion of the Doorway Housing Portal and launch of a mixed-income financing program. Of this amount, at least $750,000 shall be used for launch of the mixed income financing program.
		(g)	$100,000 for Contra Costa County to support the Casita Project, a farmworker housing pilot project by Hijas Del Campo.
		(h)	$1,000,000 to the City of Santa Clara for the Santa Clara Family Community Benton Lawrence Homekey interim housing project.
		(i)	$1,000,000 to the City of Orange for HUB Resource Center operating expenditures and services.
		(j)	$4,000,000 shall be available to the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency for coordination of housing investments, streamlining administrative processes, and strengthening regional capacity.
		(k)	$5,000,000 is available to the Downtown Revitalization Core in Sacramento for a high-density housing and grocery project in a food desert.
		(l)	$1,750,000 for the Latino Community Foundation to support the Farmworker Community Resilience Initiative for economic opportunity, housing preservation, and critical infrastructure improvements for Latino farmworker and undocumented communities through cooperative business development, flood mitigation, roadway improvements, and rehabilitation of the Casa de las Flores affordable farmworker housing.
		(m)	$2,000,000 for the City of Vista to support an additional year of interim and transitional housing through the Buena Creek Navigation Center.
		(n)	$3,000,000 for the City of Oceanside to support capital and hard costs associated with an interim housing project on city-owned land to address street homelessness.
		(o)	$1,000,000 for the Amigos de Guadalupe to support the Mayfair Family Housing Preservation and Affordable Housing Development, including architectural and engineering design support for the development of a 12-unit residential structure, the preservation and adaptive reuse of the historic farmworker home as a resident community space, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant site improvements, utilities; and project soft costs.
		(p)	$2,000,000 is available to the City of Pittsburg to facilitate and scale the construction of affordable housing units for families in the East Bay in coordination with the Yellow Roof Foundation.
		(q)	$2,000,000 for the California Farmworker Foundation to support the development of its Resource Center to provide healthcare, mental health, dental, and vision services; workforce development and technical training; legal and immigration assistance; benefits enrollment; after-school and senior programs; and food pantry and financial literacy services in the City of Delano.
		(r)	$1,260,000 for the City of Santa Cruz to support the acquisition of land and the construction of an affordable housing project near the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 9.
		(s)	$350,000 for Abbey Road to support the renovation of apartments for transitional age youth in North Hills.
		(t)	$15,000,000 for the California Community Foundation to administer the Community Aid for Rebuilding and Equity (CARE) Fund and establish a dedicated Disaster Recovery and Anti-Displacement Implementation Fund for administering CARE activities related to homeowner rebuilding gap financing, community land banking and acquisition activities, nonprofit and Community Land Trust partnerships, and survivor oversight coordination. Of this amount, $10,000,000 shall be used to support community land banking and acquisition.
		(u)	$500,000 for Open Arms Temporary Living for rehabilitation of a Community Support Center at 6330 South Figueroa Avenue in Los Angeles.
		(v)	$500,000 for the Los Angeles Black Worker Center to complete the community engagement process for the redevelopment of 5401 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles.
		(w)	(w) $2,000,000 is available to the Coalition for Responsible Community Development to cover construction cost increases at the 803 E. 5th Street affordable housing development in Los Angeles.
		(x)	$2,000,000 for the City of Fremont to transition to a year-round emergency shelter program.
		(y)	$3,000,000 for the City of Newark as follows:
			(1)	$1,000,000 to support its first-time homebuyer program.
			(2)	$2,000,000 to support an Affordable Housing for Families project to provide critically needed homes to extremely low-, very low-, and low-income households.
		(z)	$1,000,000 for the Urban League of San Diego County to strengthen and expand the Housing Financial Assistance Program.
		(aa)	$6,000,000 for the City of Santa Barbara for acquisition and rehabilitation of the historic Casa de la Raza building.
		(bb)	$500,000 for Ventura County to invest in interim housing at the county-owned building at 2323 Knoll Way in Ventura.
		(cc)	$1,000,000 for Whiskeytown Environmental School Community for support of housing and science programs.
		(ee)	$166,000 to the El Camino Homeless Organization for the construction of a permanent dining structure and kitchen for individuals experiencing homelessness in Paso Robles.
		(ff)	$2,000,000 for the Bolinas Community Land Trust to support affordable housing.
		(gg)	$1,300,000 for Project Homeless Connect to support the Everyday Connect program and Semi-Annual Community Day of Service.
		(hh)	$5,000,000 to WalkGood Inc., a federally recognized 501(c)(3), to advance community healing, resident services, and neighborhood investment through The Nathaniel, a proposed 97-unit workforce housing development being advanced in partnership with Metro at 4421–4437 Crenshaw Boulevard. Funds provided are for predevelopment, construction, and other eligible capital costs.
		(ii)	$3,000,000 for Freedom West Homes Corporation to support the Freedom West 2.0 revitalization project.
		(jj)	$750,000 for the City of Oakland to support The Holland transitional housing facility.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available for state operations for support costs to administer the funding appropriated in this item.

SEC. 45.5.

Item 2240-121-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

2240-121-0001—For local assistance, Department of Housing and Community Development ........................				~~400,000,000~~ 390,000,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	1670-Housing Policy Development Program ........................	~~400,000,000~~ 390,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.
	2.	Upon order of the Department of Finance, up to 5 percent of the funds appropriated in this item may be transferred to Item 2240-001-0001 for the costs to administer Round 7 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program, and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.
	3.	Funds appropriated in this item shall be available subject to the adoption of accountability measures identified in Senate Bill 131 (Ch. 24, Stats. 2025).
	4.	This appropriation is in addition to the $500,000,000 appropriated for Round 7 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program in Section 50245 of the Health and Safety Code.

SEC. 46.

Item 2240-126-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is repealed.

2240-126-0001—For local assistance, Department of Housing and Community Development
200,000,000
Schedule:
(1) 1665-Financial Assistance Program 200,000,000
Provisions:
1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be for the Multifamily Housing Program and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.
2. Notwithstanding any other law, upon approval and order of the Department of Finance, 10 percent of the amount appropriated in this item shall be transferred to the Tribal Housing Grant Program Fund pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 50651.1 of the Health and Safety Code.
3. Upon order of the Department of Finance, up to 5 percent of the remaining funds appropriated in Schedule (1) after the transfer specified in Provision 2 may be transferred to Schedule (2) of Item 2240-001-0001 for the costs to administer the Multifamily Housing Program and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.

SEC. 47.

Item 2250-101-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

2250-101-0001—For local assistance, Housing Development and Finance Committee ........................
200,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 1720-Housing Development and Finance Committee ........................ 200,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be for the Multifamily Housing Program and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.

2. Notwithstanding any other law, upon approval and order of the Department of Finance, 10 percent of the amount appropriated in this item shall be transferred to the Tribal Housing Grant Program Fund pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 50651.1 of the Health and Safety Code.

3. Upon order of the Department of Finance, up to 5 percent of the remaining funds appropriated in Schedule (1) after the transfer specified in Provision 2 may be transferred to Schedule (1) of Item 2250-001-0001 for the costs to administer the Multifamily Housing Program and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.

SEC. 48.

Item 2660-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

2660-101-0001—For local assistance, Department of Transportation ........................				2,000,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	1835020-Local Assistance ........................	2,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The amount appropriated in this item shall be available to the City of Ventura for infrastructure improvements to Main Street consistent with parklet design.
	2.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Transportation may provide the funding from this item as an advanced lump sum payment, and the funding may be used to pay for costs incurred prior to the effective date of this item.

SEC. 49.

Item 2660-102-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

2660-102-0001—For local assistance, Department of Transportation ........................
29,334,000

Schedule:

(1) 1835020- Local Assistance ........................ 29,334,000

Provisions:

1. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the City of Newark for pedestrian and school safety improvements at crossings around Coyote Hills Elementary and John F. Kennedy Elementary Schools.

2. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available to the City of Los Angeles for infrastructure upgrades to Fairfax Boulevard.

3. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the City of Ontario for improvements to Euclid Avenue.

4. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the Sonoma County Transportation Authority for wayfinding and bus stop improvements.

5. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,900,000 shall be available to the City of Los Angeles for Transit Rider and Pedestrian Safety Improvements.

6. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $380,000 shall be available to Foothill Transit for the development and implementation of a hydrogen transit bus retrofit pilot program.

7. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,800,000 shall be available to the County of Monterey for the design, permitting, and construction of a Protective Structure to be placed near the mouth of the Carmel River to prevent further bluff erosion and manage lagoon flooding.

8. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the Transportation Authority of Marin County to extend and expand the Redwood Bikeshare pilot program in the Counties of Sonoma and Marin.

9. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,100,000 shall be available to the City of Ojai for trolly replacement.

10. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,200,000 shall be available to the City of Santa Maria to implement the City's Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan.

11. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $204,000 shall be available to Ventura County for the Channel Islands Harbor Pedestrian Access Improvements on Victoria Avenue.

12. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $250,000 shall be available to Ventura County for traffic calming and multimodal transportation investments.

13. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $500,000 shall be available to the City of Wildomar for heavy equipment to increase production and capability of asphalt paving and repairs.

14. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be available to the City of San Leandro for improvements to Lake Chabot Road.

15. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $4,500,000 shall be available to Mundo Gardens for the Reconnecting Southeast San Diego and National City Highways 2 Boulevards Program.

16. Of the funds appropriated in this item, $10,000,000 shall be available to the City of Montclair, in San Bernardino County, for rail capital project development activities connecting the cities of Montclair and Pomona.

17. Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Transportation may provide funding appropriated in this item as an advanced lump sum payment, and the funding may be used to pay for costs incurred prior to the effective date of this item.

SEC. 50.

Item 2720-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

2720-001-0001—For support of Department of the California Highway Patrol ........................				~~15,937,000~~ 16,555,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	2050-Traffic Management ........................	~~15,937,000~~ 16,555,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), up to $849,000 shall be used for the California Cybersecurity Integration Center.
	2.	Information sharing by the California Cybersecurity Integration Center shall be conducted in a manner that protects the privacy and civil liberties of individuals, safeguards sensitive information, preserves business confidentiality, and enables public officials to detect, investigate, respond to, and prevent cyberattacks that threaten public health and safety, economic stability, and national security.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in this item $618,000 shall be available to the California Highway Patrol for the traffic enforcement of Bixby Bridge.

SEC. 51.

Item 2720-001-0044 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

2720-001-0044—For support of Department of the California Highway Patrol, payable from the Motor Vehicle Account, State Transportation Fund ........................				~~3,106,132,000~~ 3,126,132,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	2050-Traffic Management ........................	~~3,012,869,000~~ 3,032,869,000
	(2)	2055-Regulation and Inspection ........................	242,686,000
	(3)	2060-Vehicle Ownership Security ........................	75,588,000
	(4)	9900100-Administration ........................	304,266,000
	(5)	9900200-Administration—Distributed ........................	−304,266,000
	(6)	Reimbursements to 2050-Traffic Management ........................	−218,120,000
	(7)	Reimbursements to 2055-Regulation and Inspection ........................	−3,295,000
	(8)	Reimbursements to 2060-Vehicle Ownership Security ........................	−3,596,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $7,000,000 may be directed to increase the Department of the California Highway Patrol’s support for police and sheriffs engaged in antigang activities.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $27,200,000 shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, to fund maintenance and parts for existing vehicles and purchases of replacement vehicles as described in the Department of the California Highway Patrol’s approved annual fleet acquisition plan.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $8,000,000 shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, to fund maintenance and parts for existing aircraft and purchases of replacement aircraft.

SEC. 52.

Item 2740-004-0044 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

2740-004-0044—For support of Department of Motor Vehicles, payable from the Motor Vehicle Account, State Transportation Fund ........................				55,980,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	2135-Driver Licensing and Personal Identification ........................	55,980,000
	(2)	9900100-Administration ........................	5,261,000
	(3)	9900200-Administration—Distributed ........................	−5,261,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The amount appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028, and liquidation until June 30, 2030.
	2.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, the Department of Motor Vehicles may use resources to design and develop the State-to-State Verification Service. Expenditure authority under this provision includes information technology planning and project costs to build an information technology solution to meet federal REAL ID compliance requirements. ~~The system shall not be activated for the purpose of transmitting or sharing data unless specifically authorized by statute prior to July 3, 2026.~~

SEC. 53.

Item 3100-002-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3100-002-0001—For support of Exposition Park ........................				~~5,000,000~~ 15,000,000
	Schedule:
	(0.5)	2305-Exposition Park Management ........................	7,000,000
	(1)	2310-California African American Museum ........................	~~5,000,000~~ 8,000,000
	Provisions:
	0.5.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (0.5) is available for installation of a parkwide surveillance camera system.
	1.	~~The funds appropriated in this item are~~ Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $5,000,000 is a one-time augmentation for priority operational needs of the California African American Museum.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $3,000,000 is available to make the Black Arts collection publicly available.

SEC. 54.

Item 3125-301-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3125-301-0001—For capital outlay, California Tahoe Conservancy ........................
5,000,000

Schedule:

(1) (1) 0015715-Upper Truckee Marsh South Project ........................ 5,000,000

(a) Preliminary plans ........................ 4,998,000

(a) Working drawings ........................ 1,000

(c) Construction ........................ 1,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 55.

Item 3125-301-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3125-301-6093—For capital outlay, California Tahoe Conservancy, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
3,400,000

Schedule:

(1) 0001388-Opportunity Acquisitions ........................ 1,500,000

(a) Acquisitions ........................ 1,500,000

(2) 0001389-Conceptual Feasibility Planning ........................ 300,000

(a) Study ........................ 300,000

(3) 0012976-Van Sickle Bi-State Park Safety and Equitable Access Improvements ........................ 1,000,000

(a) Working drawings ........................ 1,000,000

(4) 0015172-Greenway Shared Use Trail Phase III ........................ 600,000

(a) Preliminary plans ........................ 600,000

SEC. 56.

Item 3125-496 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3125-496—Reversion, California Tahoe Conservancy. As of June 30, 2026, the balances specified below of the appropriations provided in the following citations shall revert to the balances in the funds from which the appropriations were made.
	6051—California Tahoe Conservancy, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Fund of 2006
	(1)	Up to $330,000 in Item 3125-301-6051, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022)
		(1)	0001389-Conceptual Feasibility Planning
			(a)	Study
	(2)	Up to $274,000 in Item 3125-301-6051 Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024)
		(1)	0001389-Conceptual Feasibility Planning
			(a)	Study
	6088—California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Fund.
	(1)	Up to $591,000 in Item 3125-301-6088, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025)
		(3)	0013507-Lake Tahoe Blvd Demolition and Site Stabilization
			(a)	Construction

SEC. 57.

Item 3340-101-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3340-101-6093—For local assistance, California Conservation Corps, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
1,493,000

Schedule:

(1) 2360-Training and Work Program ........................ 1,493,000

SEC. 58.

Item 3340-102-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3340-102-6093—For local assistance, California Conservation Corps, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
9,949,000

Schedule:

(1) 2360-Training and Work Program ........................ 9,949,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item shall be available to certified community conservation corps, as defined in Section 14507.5 of the Public Resources Code, for demonstrated jobs projects, as described in Section 91545 of the Public Resources Code, and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 59.

Item 3355-001-0462 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3355-001-0462—For support of Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, payable from the Public Utilities Commission Utilities Reimbursement Account ........................				~~36,830,000~~ 35,733,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	2370-Regulation of Energy Infrastructure Safety ........................	~~36,830,000~~ 35,733,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The Department of Finance may augment this item by up to $1,000,000 ongoing and approve the establishment of up to five permanent positions to support the workload of a second or third eligible large electrical corporation, pursuant to Chapter 819 of the Statutes of 2022, submitting a distribution infrastructure undergrounding plan. Within 10 days of approval, the department shall provide written notification of any such augmentation or newly established positions to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations, the chairpersons of the committees and appropriate subcommittees of each house of the Legislature that consider the State Budget, and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.

SEC. 60.

Item 3355-001-3302 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3355-001-3302—For support of Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, payable from the Safe Energy Infrastructure and Excavation Fund ........................				~~8,215,000~~ 9,312,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	2370-Regulation of Energy Infrastructure Safety ........................	~~8,215,000~~ 9,312,000

SEC. 61.

Item 3360-001-0465 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3360-001-0465—For support of State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, payable from the Energy Resources Programs Account ........................				~~79,936,000~~ 81,266,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	2380010-Power Plant Site Certification and Transmission Line Corridor Designation Program ........................	18,324,000
	(2)	2380019-Electricity Analysis ........................	6,458,000
	(3)	2380037-Management and Support ........................	3,812,000
	(4)	2385010-Building and Appliances ........................	8,401,000
	(5)	2385019-Energy Projects Evaluation and Assistance ........................	9,819,000
	(6)	2385028-Demand Analysis ........................	15,044,000
	(7)	2385037-Management and Support ........................	1,694,000
	(8)	2390010-Transportation Technology and Fuels ........................	6,782,000
	(9)	2390019-Research and Development ........................	6,918,000
	(10)	2390028-Renewable Energy ........................	~~1,848,000~~ 3,178,000
	(11)	2390037-Management and Support ........................	1,286,000
	(12)	Reimbursements to 2380010-Power Plant Site Certification and Transmission Line Corridor Designation Program ........................	−100,000
	(13)	Reimbursements to 2385010-Building and Appliances ........................	−50,000
	(14)	Reimbursements to 2390010- Transportation Technology and Fuels ........................	−300,000

SEC. 62.

Item 3360-102-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3360-102-0001—For local assistance, State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission ........................
10,250,000

Schedule:

(1) 2390010-Transportation Technology and Fuels ........................ 250,000

(2) 2390028-Renewable Energy ........................ 10,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in Schedule (1) shall be used to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the Antelope Valley.

2. The funds appropriated in Schedule (2) shall be used for the Distributed Electricity Backup Assets Program, consistent with Section 94530 of the Public Resources Code, to provide project funding and to fund ongoing incentives exclusively for new clean Microgrids, or new non-residential or aggregated residential distributed clean energy and storage projects. Projects receiving federal funding that support critical infrastructure, such as water utilities, shall be prioritized and expedited for funding only if that federal funding is secure and in place.

3. Funds appropriated in Schedule (2) shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, and available for liquidation until June 30, 2031

SEC. 63.

Item 3360-102-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3360-102-6093—For local assistance, State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
10,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2390028-Renewable Energy ........................ 10,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in Schedule (1) shall be used for the Distributed Electricity Backup Assets Program, consistent with Section 94530 of the Public Resources Code, to provide project funding and to fund ongoing incentives exclusively for new clean microgrids, or new non-residential or aggregated residential distributed clean energy and storage projects. Projects receiving federal funding that support critical infrastructure, such as water utilities, shall be prioritized and expedited for funding only if that federal funding is secure and in place.

2. Funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, and available for liquidation until June 30, 2031.

SEC. 64.

Item 3360-494 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3360-494—Reappropriation, State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission. The balances of the appropriations provided in the following citations are reappropriated for the purposes provided for in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance, expenditure, or liquidation as specified:
	0001—General Fund
	(1)	Item 3360-002-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), as reappropriated by Item 3360-491, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
	(2)	Item 3360-108-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027, and for liquidation until June 30, 2030.
	(3)	Item 3360-002-0001, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3360-491, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
	(4)	Item 3360-002-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), as reappropriated by Item 3360-491, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.
	3211—Electric Program Investment Charge Fund
	(1)	Item 3360-101-3211, Budget Act of 2015 (Chs. 10 and 11, Stats. 2015), as reappropriated by Item 3360-491, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), Item 3360-492, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Item 3360-492, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), Item 3360-492, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), and Item 360-492, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), shall be available for liquidation until June 30, 2027.
	(2)	Item 3360-101-3211, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), as reappropriated by Item 3360-492, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Item 3360-492, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), Item 3360-492, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), and Item 3360-491, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027, and liquidation until June 30, 2031.
	(3)	Item 3360-101-3211, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), as reappropriated by Item 3360-492, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), Item 3360-492, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), and Item 3360-491, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027, and liquidation until June 30, 2031.
	(4)	Item 3360-101-3211, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3360-491, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027, and shall be available for liquidation until June 30, 2031.
	(5)	Item 3360-101-3211, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), as reappropriated by Item 3360-491, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027, and shall be available for liquidation until June 30, 2031.
	(6)	Item 3360-101-3211, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027, and liquidation until June 30, 2031.
	3228—Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
	(1)	Up to $1,500,000 of technical item 3360-594-3228 from Provision 3 of Item 3360-101-3228, Budget Act of 2017 (Chs. 14, 22, and 54, Stats. 2017) used for administrative costs for the Food Production Investment Program, shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.
	(2)	Item 3360-001-3228, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3360-491, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.
	(3)	Item 3360-001-3228, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.
	(4)	Item 3360-101-3228, Budget Act of 2017 (Chs. 14, 22, and 54, Stats. 2017), as reappropriated by Item 3360-490, Budget Act of 2019 (Chs. 23 and 55, Stats. 2019), Items 3360-490 and 3360-491, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), Items 3360-491 and 3360-492, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Items 3360-491 and 3360-492, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), Items 3360-491 and 3360-492, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), Items 3360-491 and 3360-492, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), and Item 3360-491 Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027, and liquidation until June 30, 2031.
	(5)	Up to $1,400,000 of technical item 3360-594-3228 from Provision 5 of Item 3360-101-3228, Budget Act of 2018 (Ch. 29 and 30, Stats. 2018) used for administrative costs for the Food Production Investment Program, shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.
	(6)	Item 3360-101-3228, Budget Act of 2018 (Chs. 29 and 30, Stats. 2018), as reappropriated by Items 3360-490 and 3360-491, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), Items 3360-491 and 3360-492, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Items 3360-491 and 3360-492, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), Items 3360-491 and 3360-492, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), Item 3360-491, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), and Item 3360-491, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027, and liquidation until June 30, 2031.
	(7)	Item 3360-101-3228, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3360-491, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027, and liquidation until June 30, 2031.
	(8)	Item 3360-101-3228, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027, and liquidation until June 30, 2031.

SEC. 65.

Item 3360-495 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3360-495—Reversion, State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission. Notwithstanding any other law, as of August 31, 2026, the balances specified below, of the appropriations provided in the following citations shall revert to the balances in the funds from which the appropriations were made.

6093—Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund

(1) $10,000,000 of the amount appropriated in Item 3360-102-6093, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025).

SEC. 66.

Item 3480-001-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3480-001-0890—For support of Department of Conservation, payable from the Federal Trust Fund ........................				~~5,518,000~~ 26,490,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	2420-Geologic Hazards and Mineral Resources Conservation ........................	1,106,000
	(2)	2425-Geologic Energy Management Division ........................	~~3,410,000~~ 24,382,000
	(3)	2435-Division of Mine Reclamation ........................	1,002,000

SEC. 67.

Item 3480-005-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3480-005-6093—For support of Department of Conservation, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
375,000

Schedule:

(1) 2430-Land Resource Protection ........................ 375,000

SEC. 68.

Item 3480-101-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3480-101-6093—For local assistance, Department of Conservation, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
64,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2430-Land Resource Protection ........................ 64,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for the Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program for groundwater sustainability projects that reduce groundwater use, repurpose irrigated agricultural land, provide wildlife habitat, improve drought resilience or floodwater management, or support implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (Part 2.74 (commencing with Section 10720) of Division 6 of the Water Code). Groundwater sustainability projects may include land acquisitions for the purposes specified in this provision.

2. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 69.

Item 3480-102-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3480-102-6093—For local assistance, Department of Conservation, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
60,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2430-Land Resource Protection ........................ 60,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for the Regional Forest and Fire Capacity Program to increase regional capacity to prioritize, develop, and implement projects that improve forest health and fire resilience, implement community fire preparedness demonstration projects, facilitate greenhouse gas emissions reductions, and increase carbon sequestration in forests and other landscapes across regions and throughout the state.

2. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 70.

Item 3480-103-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3480-103-6093—For local assistance, Department of Conservation, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
15,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2430-Land Resource Protection ........................ 15,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for projects in California that provide long-term capital infrastructure to use forest and other vegetative waste removed for wildfire mitigation for noncombustible uses that maximize reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, provide local air quality benefits, and increase local community resilience against climate change impacts.

2. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 71.

Item 3480-105-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3480-105-6093—For local assistance, Department of Conservation, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
4,600,000

Schedule:

(1) 2430-Land Resource Protection ........................ 4,600,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for projects that improve land access and tenure for socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers, tribal producers, and beginning farmers and ranchers pursuant to Section 93550 of the Public Resources Code.

2. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 72.

Item 3540-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3540-001-0001—For support of Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ........................					~~1,593,181,000~~ 1,693,181,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	2461-Office of the State Fire Marshal ........................		35,839,000
	(2)	2465-Fire Protection ........................		~~2,387,914,000~~ 2,487,914,000
	(3)	2470-Resource Management ........................		22,454,000
	(4)	2475-Board of Forestry and Fire Protection ........................		374,000
	(5)	2480-Department of Justice Legal Services ........................		6,828,000
	(6)	9900100-Administration ........................		233,203,000
	(7)	9900200-Administration—Distributed ........................		−232,826,000
	(8)	Reimbursements to 2461-Office of the State Fire Marshal ........................		−27,551,000
	(9)	Reimbursements to 2465-Fire Protection ........................		−831,098,000
	(10)	Reimbursements to 2470-Resource Management ........................		−1,579,000
	(11)	Reimbursements to 9900100-Administration ........................		−377,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Director of Finance may authorize the temporary or permanent redirection of funds from this item for purposes of emergency fire suppression and detection costs and related emergency revegetation costs.
	2.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Director of Finance may authorize a loan from the General Fund, in an amount not to exceed 45 percent of reimbursements appropriated in Schedule (9) of this item, to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, provided that:
		(a)	The loan is to meet cash needs resulting from the delay in receipt of reimbursements for services provided.
		(b)	The loan is for a short term and shall be repaid by November 15 of the fiscal year following that in which the loan was authorized.
		(c)	Interest charges may be waived pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 16314 of the Government Code.
		(d)	Within 10 days after approval, the Director of Finance shall notify the Joint Legislative Budget Committee of the loan approved pursuant to this provision.
	3.	The Director of Finance may adjust amounts in Schedule (2) to provide equivalent fire protection base funding changes to contract counties in accordance with Section 4130 of the Public Resources Code.
	4.	Notwithstanding any other law, the funds appropriated in this item for purposes of Division 10.5 (commencing with Section 12200) of the Public Resources Code shall be available for purposes of support or capital outlay.
	5.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Director of Finance may adjust this item for the direct and indirect cost reimbursements received pursuant to Sections 4142 and 4144 of the Public Resources Code. Any increase shall occur no sooner than 30 days after notification in writing of the necessity of the increase to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time after notification the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or the Chairperson’s designee, may in each instance determine.
	6.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection may provide contractual services pursuant to Sections 4142 and 4144 of the Public Resources Code without an executed agreement from July to September of each fiscal year to better align contract start times with the budget process and to finalize staff benefit rates that are dependent upon actions by the Public Employees’ Retirement System and passage of the annual Budget Act.
	7.	Notwithstanding any other law or administrative procedure, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection may amend its pilot and mechanic contract, along with its parts contract, for both scope changes and contracted amounts to address unanticipated workload resulting from higher than anticipated demand for these contracted services. The Department of Finance may augment this item and authorize expenditures in excess of the amounts appropriated in this item no sooner than 30 days after providing notification in writing of the necessity therefor to the Chairperson of the committee in each house of the Legislature that considers appropriations, the Chairpersons of the committees and the appropriate subcommittees in each house of the Legislature that consider the budget, and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time after that notification the Chairperson of the joint committee, or the Chairperson’s designee, may in each instance determine.
	8.	Notwithstanding Section 28.00 of this act, upon request of the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Department of Finance may adjust Schedules (2) and (9) of this item to reflect increases in reimbursements from non-state entities providing assistance-by-hire emergency fire suppression services. The Director of Finance may authorize expenditures in excess of the amount appropriated in this item after the receipt of the request from the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Within 10 days of approval, the Department of Finance shall provide written notification of any such augmentation to the Chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations, the Chairpersons of the committees and the appropriate subcommittees of each house of the Legislature that consider the State Budget, and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
	9.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $2,150,000 shall be available for deferred maintenance and special repair projects at existing Department of Forestry and Fire Protection facilities to accommodate additional hand crews. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.
	10.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $6,680,000 shall be exempt from any applicable law requiring competitive bidding or the supervision or approval of another department or agency of state government for the procurement of or contracting with vendors for logistical support, including, but not limited to, feeding, lodging, training, and the purchase of personal protective equipment for additional fire suppression staff hired for the implementation of the 66-hour workweek.

SEC. 73.

Item 3540-001-3228 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3540-001-3228—For support of Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, payable from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund ........................					~~1,250,000,000~~ 1,150,000,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	2465-Fire Protection ........................		~~1,457,584,000~~ 1,357,584,000
	(2)	Reimbursements to 2465-Fire Protection ........................		−207,584,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The Department of Finance may reduce the amount of this appropriation by any amount necessary if the actual amount of Cap-and-Invest auction proceed receipts are lower than projected and it determines the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund balance is projected to be insufficient to support the full amount of this appropriation. The Department of Finance may also augment Item 3540-001-0001 by the same amount of any reduction to maintain full funding for the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s fire protection operations. The Department of Finance may also establish any schedules in Item 3540-001-0001 that are necessary to facilitate any such augmentation. Any provisions of this item that are necessary to effectuate the purposes of any funding shifted from this item to Item 3540-001-0001 pursuant to this provision shall also apply to Item 3540-001-0001.
	2.	Notwithstanding any other law, upon the order of the Department of Finance, one or more loans, not to exceed a cumulative total of 75 percent of the amount appropriated in this item, shall be made available from the General Fund to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, to be transferred as needed to meet cash needs resulting from the delay in receipt of Cap-and-Invest auction proceeds. All moneys so transferred shall be repaid as soon as sufficient Cap-and-Invest auction proceeds have been collected to meet immediate cash needs, but not later than June 30 of the fiscal year in which the loan was authorized. Interest charges may be waived pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 16314 of the Government Code.
	3.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Director of Finance may authorize a loan from the General Fund, in an amount not to exceed 45 percent of reimbursements appropriated in Schedule (2) of this item, to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, provided that:
		(a)	The loan is to meet cash needs resulting from the delay in receipt of reimbursements for services provided.
		(b)	The loan is for a short term and shall be repaid by November 15 of the fiscal year following that in which the loan was authorized.
		(c)	Interest charges may be waived pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 16314 of the Government Code.
		(d)	Within 10 days after approval, the Director of Finance shall notify the Joint Legislative Budget Committee of the loan approved pursuant to this provision.
	4.	Notwithstanding any other law or administrative procedure, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection may amend its pilot and mechanic contract, along with its parts contract, for both scope changes and contracted amounts to address unanticipated workload resulting from higher than anticipated demand for these contracted services. The Department of Finance may augment this item and authorize expenditures in excess of the amounts appropriated in this item no sooner than 30 days after providing notification in writing of the necessity therefor to the chairperson of the committee in each house of the Legislature that considers appropriations, the chairpersons of the committees and the appropriate subcommittees in each house of the Legislature that consider the State Budget, and the chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time after that notification the chairperson of the joint committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may in each instance determine.
	5.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $104,959,000 shall be exempt from any applicable law requiring competitive bidding or the supervision or approval of another department or agency of state government for the procurement of or contracting with vendors for logistical support, including, but not limited to, feeding, lodging, training, and the purchase of personal protective equipment for additional fire suppression staff hired for the implementation of the 66-hour workweek.
	6.	The funds appropriated in this item shall not be subject to the provisions of subdivision (b) of Section 15.14. The funds appropriated in this item are exempt from Sections 39712, 39715, and 39718 to 39721, inclusive, of the Health and Safety Code and Section 16428.9 of the Government Code. Additionally, the funds appropriated in this item shall not be included in the calculation of funding appropriated from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for the purposes of Section 39713 of the Health and Safety Code. The funds appropriated in this item shall not be included in the report produced pursuant to Section 39720 of the Health and Safety Code, and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection shall not be required to submit information pursuant to Section 39721 of the Health and Safety Code for the funds appropriated in this item.
	7.	Notwithstanding Section 28.00 of this act, upon request of the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Department of Finance may adjust Schedules (1) and (2) of this item to reflect increases in reimbursements from non-state entities providing assistance-by-hire emergency fire suppression services. The Director of Finance may authorize expenditures in excess of the amount appropriated in this item after the receipt of the request from the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Within 10 days of approval, the Department of Finance shall provide written notification of any such augmentation to the Chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations, the Chairpersons of the committees and the appropriate subcommittees of each house of the Legislature that consider the State Budget, and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.

SEC. 74.

Item 3540-002-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3540-002-6093—For support of Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
5,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2465-Fire Protection ........................ 5,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for the creation or expansion of a fire training center and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, and for liquidation until June 30, 2032.

SEC. 75.

Item 3540-003-3228 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3540-003-3228—For support of Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, payable from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund ........................
70,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2470-Resource Management ........................ 70,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for support or local assistance consistent with the purposes authorized in subparagraph (E) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 39719.4 of the Health and Safety Code.

2. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 76.

Item 3540-010-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3540-010-6093—For support of Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
243,000

Schedule:

(1) 2465-Fire Protection ........................ 243,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for the administration of funding for uses that reduce wildfire risk related to electricity transmission.

SEC. 77.

Item 3540-101-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3540-101-0001—For local assistance, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ........................
480,000

Schedule:

(1) 2465-Fire Protection ........................ 480,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available to Napa FireWise for fuel reduction projects that create and maintain a critical evacuation route between the community of upper Atlas Peak Road to the community of Circle Oaks.

SEC. 78.

Item 3540-101-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3540-101-6093—For local assistance, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
37,943,000

Schedule:

(1) 2470-Resource Management ........................ 37,943,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for regional projects to improve local fire prevention capacity, improve forest health and resilience, and reduce the risk of wildfire spreading into populated areas from wildlands pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 91520 of the Public Resources Code.

2. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, and for liquidation until June 30, 2032.

SEC. 79.

Item 3540-103-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3540-103-6093—For local assistance, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
61,352,000

Schedule:

(1) 2465-Fire Protection ........................ 61,352,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for local fire prevention grants and workforce development for fire prevention and wildfire resiliency work and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, and for liquidation until June 30, 2032.

2. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,690,000 is for Napa County for the Conn Valley and Lake Hennessey Strategic Fuel Break, including a 949-acre wildfire mitigation project protecting Lake Hennessey municipal water supply.

SEC. 80.

Item 3540-104-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3540-104-6093—For local assistance, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
35,499,000

Schedule:

(1) 2470-Resource Management ........................ 35,499,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for the Forest Health Program and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, and for liquidation until June 30, 2032.

2. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,500,000 shall be available for the Tribal Wildfire Resilience Program.

SEC. 81.

Item 3540-105-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3540-105-6093—For local assistance, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
19,625,000

Schedule:

(1) 2465-Fire Protection ........................ 4,975,000

(2) 2470-Resource Management ........................ 14,650,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for grants to conduct fuel reduction, structure hardening, create defensible space, reforestation, or targeted acquisitions to improve forest health and fire resilience and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, and for liquidation until June 30, 2032.

SEC. 82.

Item 3540-106-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3540-106-6093—For local assistance, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
26,750,000

Schedule:

(1) 2470-Resource Management ........................ 26,750,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for the Urban Forestry Program and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, and for liquidation until June 30, 2032.

2. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 is for local grants for tree planting in disadvantaged communities.

SEC. 83.

Item 3540-110-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3540-110-6093—For local assistance, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
15,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2465-Fire Protection ........................ 15,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for uses that reduce wildfire risk related to electricity transmission and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, and for liquidation until June 30, 2032.

SEC. 84.

Item 3540-301-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3540-301-0001—For capital outlay, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ........................						82,203,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	0005032-Hollister Air Attack Base/Bear Valley Helitack Base: Relocate Facility ........................			5,521,000
		(a)	Working drawings ........................	5,521,000
	(2)	0008989-L.A. Moran Reforestation Center Improvements ........................			1,213,000
		(a)	Preliminary plans ........................	1,213,000
	(3)	0008988-Riverside UH: Relocate Facility ........................			10,000,000
		(a)	Acquisition ........................	10,000,000
	(4)	0016321-Witch Creek Fire Station: Relocate Facility ........................			3,300,000
		(a)	Acquisition ........................	3,300,000
	(5)	0008424-Boggs Mountain Helitack Base: Relocate Facility ........................			4,757,000
		(a)	~~Preliminary plans~~Work Drawings ........................	4,757,000
	(6)	0006681-Howard Forest Helitack Base: Relocate Facility ........................			1,898,000
		(a)	Preliminary plans ........................	1,898,000
	(7)	0016322-Property Acquisition: Happy Valley Fire Center ........................			6,000,000
		(a)	Acquisition ........................	6,000,000
	(8)	0005016-Humboldt-Del Norte Unit Headquarters: Relocate Facility ........................			3,952,000
		(a)	Working drawings ........................	3,952,000
	(9)	0016323-Parlin Fork Conservation Camp: Repair Kitchen ........................			4,108,000
		(a)	Preliminary plans ........................	268,000
		(b)	Working drawings ........................	298,000
		(c)	Construction ........................	3,542,000
	(10)	0009702-Tehama Glenn Unit Headquarters: Relocate Facilities ........................			4,500,000
		(a)	Acquisition ........................	4,500,000
	(11)	0005020-Hemet-Ryan Air Attack Base: Replace Facility ........................			1,810,000
		(a)	Working drawings ........................	1,810,000
	(12)	0005192-Fresno Air Attack Base: Infrastructure Improvements			3,554,000
		(a)	Construction	3,554,000
	(13)	0005193-Ramona Air Attack Base: Infrastructure Improvements			1,197,000
		(a)	Construction	1,197,000
	(14)	0011022-Rohnerville Air Attack Base: Replace ~~Facility~~ Fuel System			475,000
		(a)	Working drawings	475,000
	(15)	0000920-Statewide: Replace Communications Facilities, Phase V			28,918,000
		(a)	Construction	28,918,000
	(16)	~~0000190-Santa Clara Headquarters: Replace Facility~~0008423-Santa Clara Helitack Base: Relocate Facility			1,000,000
		(a)	Acquisition	1,000,000

SEC. 85.

Item 3540-301-0660 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3540-301-0660—For capital outlay, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, payable from the Public Buildings Construction Fund ........................						~~277,787,000~~ 30,285,000
	Schedule:
	~~(1)~~	~~0001378-Shasta Trinity Unit Headquarters/Northern Operations: Relocate Facility~~			~~247,502,000~~
		~~(a)~~	~~Construction~~	~~247,502,000~~
	~~(2)~~(1)	0000186-Potrero Forest Fire Station: Replace Facility ........................			30,285,000
		(a)	Construction ........................	30,285,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Department of General Services are authorized to execute and deliver any and all leases, contracts, agreements, or other documents necessary or advisable to consummate the sale and issuance of bonds by the State Public Works Board in accordance with the State Building Construction Act of 1955 (Part 10b (commencing with Section 15800) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) or otherwise to effectuate the financing of the scheduled project.

SEC. 86.

Item 3540-490 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3540-490—Reappropriation, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The balances of the appropriations provided in the following citations are reappropriated for the purposes provided for in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure as specified below:
	0001—General Fund
	(1)	Item 3540-301-0001, Budget Act of 2019 (Chs. 23 and 55, Stats. 2019), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), Budget Act 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. ~~2024),~~ 2022), Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), and Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), and partially reverted by Item 3540-495, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0005192-Fresno Air Attack Base: Infrastructure Improvements
			(a)	Preliminary plans
			(b)	Working drawings
		(2)	0005193-Ramona Air Attack Base: Infrastructure Improvements
			(a)	Preliminary plans
			(b)	Working drawings
		(3)	0005212-Paso Robles Air Attack Base: Infrastructure Improvements
			(a)	Preliminary plans
	(2)	Item 3540-301-0001. Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21. 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), and Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0005212-Paso Robles Air Attack Base: Infrastructure Improvements
			(a)	Working drawings
		(2)	0003210-Perris Emergency Command Center: Remodel Facility
			(a)	Construction
	(3)	Up to $463,000 of the amount appropriated in Item 3540-301-0001, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), and Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0006678-Chico Air Attack Base: Infrastructure Improvements
			(a)	Working drawings
	(4)	Up to ~~$842,000~~ $843,000 of the amount appropriated in Item 3540-301-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. ~~2024)~~ 2024), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0003213-Alhambra Valley Fire Station: Relocate Facility
			(a)	Acquisition
	(5)	Item 3540-301-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024) shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027.
		~~(1)~~	~~0005014-Elsinore Fire Station: Relocate Facility~~
			~~(a)~~	~~Acquisition~~
		~~(2)~~	~~0006679-Intermountain Conservation Camp: Replace Facility~~
			~~(a)~~	~~Acquisition~~
		~~(3)~~(1)	0006682-Kneeland Helitack Base: Replace Facility
			(a)	Acquisition
	(6)	Item 3540-301-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, 240, Stats. 2021), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0005014 - Elsinore Fire Station: Relocate Facility
			(a)	Acquisition
		(2)	0006679 - Intermountain Conservation Camp: Replace Facility
			(a)	Acquisition
	~~(6)~~(7)	Up to $1,000,000 of the amount appropriated in Item 3540-301-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0008988-Riverside Unit Headquarters: Relocate Facility
			(a)	Acquisition
	~~(7)~~(8)	Up to ~~$246,000~~ $380,000 of the amount appropriated in Item 3540-301-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), and Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024) shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
		~~(1)~~	~~0000176-Higgins Corner Fire Station: Replace Facility~~
			~~(a)~~	~~Preliminary plans~~
		~~(2)~~(1)	0001378-Butte Fire Center: Replace Facility
			(a)	Working drawings
	~~(8)~~(9)	Item 3540-301-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), and Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0001380-Macdoel Fire Station: Relocate Facility
			(a)	Preliminary plans
		(2)	0005020-Hemet Ryan Air Attack Base: Replace Facility
			(a)	Working drawings
		(3)	0005192-Fresno Air Attack Base: Infrastructure Improvements
			(a)	Construction
		(4)	0005193-Ramona Air Attack Base: Infrastructure Improvements
			(a)	Construction
		(5)	0006681-Howard Forest Helitack Base: Replace Facility
			(a)	Preliminary plans
		(6)	0000176- Higgins Corner Fire Station: Replace Facility
			(a)	Preliminary plans
	~~(9)~~(10)	Item 3540-301-0001, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), and as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), and Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0000176-Higgins Corner Fire Station: Replace Facility
			(a)	Working drawings
		(2)	0001380-Macdoel Fire Station: Relocate Facility
			(a)	Working drawings
		(3)	0009701-Self-Generating Power Projects in Tehama-Glenn and Fresno-Kings Units
			(a)	Preliminary plans
	~~(10)~~(11)	Item 3540-301-0001, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022) shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
		~~(1)~~	~~0006678-Chico Air Attack Base: Infrastructure Improvements~~
			~~(a)~~	~~Construction~~
		~~(2)~~	~~0009704-Bear Valley Fire Station: Relocate Facility~~
			~~(a)~~	~~Acquisition~~
		~~(3)~~(1)	0000920-Statewide: Communications Phase V: Various Counties
			(a)	Construction
	(12)	Item 3540-301-0001, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
		(1)	0006678-Chico Air Attack Base: Infrastructure Improvements
			(a)	Construction
		(2)	0009704-Bear Valley Fire Station: Relocate Facility
			(a)	Acquisition
		(3)	0009702-Tehama Glenn Unit Headquarters: Relocate Facility
			(a)	Acquisition
	~~(11)~~(13)	Item 3540-301-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 249, Stats. 2023), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0011022-Rohnerville Air Attack Base: Replace Fuel System
			(a)	Preliminary plans
			(b)	Working drawings
	~~(12)~~(14)	Item 3540-301-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 249, Stats. 2023) shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0011024-Hayfork Fire Station: Relocate Facility
			(a)	Acquisition
		(2)	0011027-Property Acquisition: Camp Fox, Boys Ranch, and Sierra Elementary
			(a)	Acquisition
		(3)	0000185-Pine Mountain Fire Station: Relocate Facility
			(a)	~~Acquisition~~Construction
	~~(13)~~(15)	Item 3540-301-0001, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0005032-Hollister Air Attack Base/ Bear Valley Helitrack Base: Replace Facilities
			~~(a)~~	~~Preliminary plans~~
			~~(b)~~(a)	Working drawings
	~~(14)~~(16)	Item 3540-301-0001, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027.
		~~(1)~~	~~0006682-Kneeland Helitack Base: Replace Facility~~
			~~(a)~~	~~Acquisition~~
		~~(2)~~(1)	0015388-Penon Blanco & Deadwood Peak Lookout: Repair Facilities
			(a)	Preliminary plans
		~~(3)~~(2)	0015387-Columbia Air Attack Base/Helitack Base: Replace Facility
			(a)	Study
	0660—Public Buildings Construction Fund
	(1)	Item 3540-301-0660, Budget Act of 2019 (Chs. 23 and 55, Stats. 2019), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), as reverted by Item 3540-495, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), and reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 43, and 69, Stats. 2021), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
		(1)	0000166-Baker Forest Fire Station: Relocate Facility
			(a)	Working drawings
			(b)	Construction
		(2)	0000170-Cayucos Forest Fire Station: Replace Facility
			(a)	Construction
		(3)	0000182-Parkfield Fire Station: Relocate Facility
			(a)	Working drawings
			(b)	Construction
		(4)	0000188-Rincon Forest Fire Station: ~~Relocate~~ Replace Facility
			(a)	Construction
	(2)	Item 3540-301-0660, Budget Act of 2019 (Chs. 23 and 55, Stats. 2019), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
		(1)	0000192-Soquel Fire Station: Replace Facility
			(a)	Construction
	(3)	Item 3540-301-0660, Budget Act of 2019 (Chs. 23 and 55, Stats. 2019), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
		(1)	0000192-Soquel Fire Station: Replace Facility
			(a)	Working drawings
	(4)	Item 3540-301-0660, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 14, 22, and 54, Stats. ~~2017),~~ 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
		(1)	0003211-Prado Helitack Base: Replace Facility
			(a)	Construction
	(5)	Item 3540-301-0660, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
		(1)	0014062-Sonoma Lake Napa Unit Headquarters and Glen Ellen Fire Station: Relocate Facility
			(a)	Performance criteria
	~~(6)~~	~~Item 3540-301-0660, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4, and 5, Stats. 2025), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.~~
		~~(1)~~	~~0000166-Baker Forest Fire Station: Relocate Facility~~
			~~(a)~~	~~Construction~~
		~~(2)~~	~~0001378-Butte Fire Center: Relocate Facility~~
			~~(a)~~	~~Construction~~
		~~(3)~~	~~0000188-Rincon Forest Fire Station: Replace Facility~~
			~~(a)~~	~~Construction~~
		~~(4)~~	~~0003211-Prado Helitack Base: Relocate Facility~~
			~~(a)~~	~~Construction~~
	0668—Public Buildings Construction Fund Subaccount
	(1)	Item 3540-301-0668, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), as reappropriated by Item 3540-490, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 43, and 69, Stats. 2021), shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
		(1)	0000712-San Luis Obispo Unit Headquarters Replacement
			(a)	Working drawings

SEC. 87.

Item 3600-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3600-001-0001—For support of Department of Fish and Wildlife ........................				~~180,595,000~~ 185,595,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	2590-Biodiversity Conservation Program ........................	~~182,638,000~~ 187,638,000
	(2)	2595-Hunting, Fishing, and Public Use Program ........................	15,659,000
	(3)	2600-Management of Department Lands and Facilities ........................	19,902,000
	(4)	2605-Enforcement ........................	46,765,000
	(5)	2610-Communications, Education and Outreach ........................	418,000
	(6)	2615-Spill Prevention and Response ........................	3,807,000
	(7)	2620-Fish and Game Commission ........................	908,000
	(8)	9900100-Administration ........................	74,779,000
	(9)	9900200-Administration—Distributed ........................	−74,779,000
	(10)	Reimbursements to 2590-Biodiversity Conservation Program ........................	−67,761,000
	(11)	Reimbursements to 2595-Hunting, Fishing, and Public Use Program ........................	−3,016,000
	(12)	Reimbursements to 2600-Management of Department Lands and Facilities ........................	−10,744,000
	(13)	Reimbursements to 2605-Enforcement ........................	−4,396,000
	(14)	Reimbursements to 2610-Communications, Education and Outreach ........................	−121,000
	(15)	Reimbursements to 2615-Spill Prevention and Response ........................	−3,464,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Notwithstanding Section 26.00, upon approval of the Director of Finance, funds appropriated in this item may be transferred between schedules.
	2.	By October 1 of each year, beginning in 2021 and ending in 2026, the Department of Fish and Wildlife shall submit to the fiscal committees of the Legislature and the Legislative Analyst’s Office a report summarizing outcomes of its Cutting the Green Tape initiative. The report shall include information related to the results of this initiative, beginning with the baseline year of 2020–21 and for each fiscal year thereafter, including: (a) a list and description of the projects initiated, (b) average permit processing times, (c) the number of permits granted, (d) specific strategies and changes implemented as part of the initiative, (e) lessons learned to improve ongoing permitting processes and restoration work, and (f) counties and watersheds in which the department has focused related efforts.
	3.	To increase capacity to support impacted communities and agency partners in preventing, responding to, minimizing, and mitigating human-wildlife conflict events while fostering safe coexistence with wildlife, of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $2,500,000 shall be available for wolf-livestock compensation and $2,500,000 shall be available for other related activities including, but not limited to, rapid-response and wolf management needs.

SEC. 88.

Item 3600-001-6093 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is repealed.

3600-001-6093—For support of Department of Fish and Wildlife, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund
886,000
Schedule:
(1)
2590-Biodiversity Conservation Program
886,000

SEC. 89.

Item 3600-004-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3600-004-6093—For support of Department of Fish and Wildlife, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
18,504,000

Schedule:

(1) 2600-Management of Department Lands and Facilities ........................ 18,504,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item is for hatchery upgrades and expansions that increase fish production and include the latest technologies to support species conservation and reintroduction efforts necessary to support genetically diverse populations of Central Valley Chinook Salmon and is available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 90.

Item 3640-002-6093 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3640-002-6093—For support of Wildlife Conservation Board, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................				~~1,000,000~~ 1,100,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	2710-Wildlife Conservation Board ........................	~~1,000,000~~ 1,100,000

SEC. 91.

Item 3640-101-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3640-101-6093—For local assistance, Wildlife Conservation Board, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
10,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2710-Wildlife Conservation Board ........................ 10,000,000

Provisions:

1. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $10,000,000 is for grant programs for island resilience and restoration that protect and enhance fish and wildlife resources and habitat and achieve the state’s biodiversity, public access, and conservation goals, and is available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 92.

Item 3640-102-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3640-102-6093—For local assistance, Wildlife Conservation Board, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
20,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2710-Wildlife Conservation Board ........................ 20,000,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item is for projects to improve habitat connectivity and establish wildlife crossings and corridors, and is available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 93.

Item 3640-104-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3640-104-6093—For local assistance, Wildlife Conservation Board, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
20,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2710-Wildlife Conservation Board ........................ 20,000,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item is for projects pursuant to the guidelines of the Stream Flow Enhancement Program and is available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 94.

Item 3640-105-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3640-105-6093—For local assistance, Wildlife Conservation Board, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
39,125,000

Schedule:

(1) 2710-Wildlife Conservation Board ........................ 39,125,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item shall be transferred to the Department of Fish and Wildlife and is available for state operations or local assistance to implement fisheries enhancement projects, including but not limited to a salmon monitoring, parental-based tagging, and cohort reconstruction program.

2. The amount appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2030.

SEC. 95.

Item 3640-106-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3640-106-6093—For local assistance, Wildlife Conservation Board, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
1,835,000

Schedule:

(1) 2710-Wildlife Conservation Board ........................ 1,835,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item is for climate change adaptation improvements to protect, conserve, and restore the health and resilience of the southern Ballona Creek Watershed. The funds shall be granted to the Baldwin Hills Conservancy and are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.

SEC. 96.

Item 3640-107-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3640-107-6093—For local assistance, Wildlife Conservation Board, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
198,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2710-Wildlife Conservation Board ........................ 198,000,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item shall be allocated as follows:

(a) $53,000,000 for the acquisition of Golden Gate Fields.

(b) $150,000 is for the San Diego Bird Alliance’s (SDBA) Rose Creek Habitat Restoration.

(c) $1,000,000 to the City of Los Angeles to acquire open space near the Flat Top Park.

(d) $1,000,000 to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy to acquire the Elephant Hill parcel.

(e) $3,000,000 is for acquisition of the Bowtie Parcel in Los Angeles.

(f) $3,500,000 is for the Tribal Nature Based Solutions Program.

(g) $500,000 to the California Conservation Corps for land acquisitions for the Youth Tribal Nature Based Solutions Conservation Corps.

(h) $3,575,000 for the Arroyo Conservancy Land Purchase.

(i) $1,200,000 for the Hansen Dam Biodiversity Improvements.

(j) $5,000,000 for Tijuana River Valley habitat protection and restoration.

(k) $5,000,000 to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for the land acquisition of Sweetwater Mesa/Primrose.

(l) $3,000,000 to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for the land acquisition of Wayfinder property.

(m) $4,000,000 to the State Coastal Conservancy for the Ballona Wetlands Restoration Project.

(n) $5,000,000 to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy for Jersey Island acquisition and remediation.

2. Funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2030.

SEC. 97.

Item 3640-108-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3640-108-6093—For support of Wildlife Conservation Board, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
20,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2710-Wildlife Conservation Board ........................ 20,000,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item is for the establishment of the San Andreas Corridor Program. The funds are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 98.

Item 3720-101-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3720-101-0001—For local assistance, California Coastal Commission ........................
1,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2730-Coastal Management Program ........................ 1,000,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item shall be available for the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority to fund the permanent protection of the Coyote Fields property in Coyote Valley.

SEC. 99.

Item 3760-101-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3760-101-0001—For local assistance, State Coastal Conservancy ........................
3,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2805032-Conservancy Programs ........................ 3,000,000

Provisions:

1. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the City of San Clemente for sand replenishment in support of coastal and railroad infrastructure.s

2. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available to acquire Wild Cherry Canyon and adjacent properties, to enable the conservation and public access to Wild Cherry Canyon and the California Coastal Trail extension through the Irish Hills in San Luis Obispo County.

SEC. 100.

Item 3760-101-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3760-101-6093—For local assistance, State Coastal Conservancy, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
68,147,000

Schedule:

(1) 2805032-Conservancy Programs ........................ 68,147,000

Provisions:

1. Of the amount appropriated in this item:

(a) $14,250,000 is available for the Coyote Valley Conservation Program.

(b) $23,062,000 is available for the West Coyote Hills Program.

(c) $30,835,000 is available for coastal resilience projects and programs, including, but not limited to, grants and expenditures to protect, restore, and increase the resilience of beaches, bays, coastal dunes, wetlands, coastal forests, watersheds, trails, and public access facilities.

2. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure for either local assistance or capital outlay until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 101.

Item 3760-102-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3760-102-6093—For local assistance, State Coastal Conservancy, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
60,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2805032-Conservancy Programs ........................ 60,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funding appropriated in this item shall be available for the acquisition of Golden Gate Fields and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029. The Department of Finance may adjust this amount to the extent philanthropic funding or other non-state funding sources can be identified to offset this amount by December 31, 2026, and may reallocate, transfer, or shift any funding not utilized for the acquisition to the department’s competitive grant program. Any funding reallocated, transferred, or shifted to the department’s competitive grant program may be used for local assistance or capital outlay.

SEC. 102.

Item 3790-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3790-001-0001—For support of Department of Parks and Recreation ........................				~~204,158,000~~205,266,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	2840-Support of the Department of Parks and Recreation ........................	~~208,158,000~~209,266,000
	(2)	Reimbursements to 2840-Support of the Department of Parks and Recreation ........................	−4,000,000

SEC. 103.

Item 3790-002-6051 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3790-002-6051—For support of Department of Parks and Recreation, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Fund of 2006 ........................				3,000,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	2840-Support of the Department of Parks and Recreation ........................	3,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The amount appropriated in this item shall be available for support or capital outlay and shall be available for expenditure or encumbrance until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 104.

Item 3790-003-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3790-003-6093—For support of Department of Parks and Recreation, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
33,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2840-Support of the Department of Parks and Recreation ........................ 33,000,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.

2. The Department of Parks and Recreation is exempted from any applicable provision of law requiring competitive bidding and the supervision or approval of another department or agency of state government with the exception of the Department of General Services, for the procurement of or contracting with vendors for forest health, fire prevention, fuels reduction, vegetation management, or environmental review, up to the amount available in this item.

SEC. 105.

Item 3790-005-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3790-005-0001—For support of Department of Parks and Recreation ........................
7,300,000

Schedule:

(1) 2840-Support of the Department of Parks and Recreation ........................ 7,300,000

Provisions:

1. The amounts appropriated in Provisions 2 and 3 are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

2. Of the funds appropriated in this item, $300,000 shall be available for support or capital outlay for the permitting and construction of the Hearst Ranch Trail at San Simeon.

3. Of the funds appropriated in this item, $7,000,000 shall be available to support outdoor access investments.

SEC. 106.

Item 3790-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3790-101-0001—For local assistance, Department of Parks and Recreation ........................					~~3,000,000~~ 70,168,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	2855047-Local Grants ........................		~~3,000,000~~ 70,168,000
	Provisions:
	0.5.	The amounts appropriated in subprovisions (a) through (bbb) of Provision 1 are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
	1.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (1) shall be available for the following:
		(a)	$3,000,000 shall be available for a grant to the California Museum.
		(b)	$1,000,000 to the City of Pico Rivera for the City to renovate and modernize the baseball facilities at Pico Park.
		(c)	$1,000,000 to the Rio Linda Parks Department for parks projects in Rio Linda
		(d)	$850,000 to the Cosumnes Community Services District for upgrades to Baker Park.
		(e)	$2,000,000 to Visit Sacramento for creative economy opportunities in the greater Sacramento region.
		(f)	$500,000 to the county of Sonoma for class 1 bikeway construction from Warm Springs to the Sonoma Botanical Garden.
		(g)	$1,000,000 to the City of San Joaquin for new public park, park infrastructure, and walking trail enhancements.
		(h)	$1,000,000 to the City of Merced to support the McNamara Park soccer fields turf replacement project.
		(i)	$2,000,000 for the City of Madera’s Centennial Pool Reconstruction project.
		(j)	$3,000,000 to the City of Perris for renovations at Patriot Park.
		(k)	$1,000,000 to the City of Moreno Valley for renovations at Morrison Park.
		(l)	$1,000,000 to the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District for the Discovery Center to upgrade the water supply system and perimeter security fencing.
		(m)	$2,125,000 to First Tee Silicon Valley to make capital improvements at the Rancho Del Pueblo Golf Course to benefit First Tee Silicon Valley and the community.
		(n)	$500,000 to the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club for Swimming Pool Renovation Project.
		(a)	$1,000,000 for the Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA Center revitalization and Wellbeing Initiative.
		(o)	$1,000,000 for Capital Improvements to Enhance the Legacy LA Youth and Community Center (formerly the Hazard Park Armory).
		(p)	$250,000 to the Aquarium of the Pacific to support conservation, education, community engagement, and programming at the Aquarium.
		(q)	$1,265,000 to Salinas Regional Sports Authority for the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex.
		(r)	$500,000 to the county of San Luis Obispo for the permitting and planning of a multipurpose trail from Avila Beach to Port San Luis.
		(s)	$250,000 to the San Luis Obispo Beaver Brigade for conservation of and public access to high biodiversity value properties along the Salinas River.
		(t)	$560,000 to the Youth Alliance Center for renovations of the Youth Impact Center in Hollister.
		(u)	$600,000 to the City of Ukiah for essential upgrades to public structures in Oak Manor Park.
		(v)	$500,000 to the City of Clearlake to rebuild and improve structures at Austin Park Skatepark.
		(w)	$2,000,000 to the County of Los Angeles for preparing the site of the Rory M. Shaw Wetlands Park project for infrastructure.
		(x)	$1,700,000 to City of Los Angeles for the Sheldon Arleta Park streetscape improvement project.
		(y)	$875,000 to the City of Highland for improvements to Highland Community Park.
		(z)	$1,000,000 to the City of Rialto for improvements to the Tom Sawyer Aquatics Center.
		(aa)	$600,000 to the City of San Bernardino for park restroom conversions related to the city’s portable bathroom project.
		(bb)	$500,000 to the Highland Boxing Club to support current activities.
		(cc)	$1,000,000 to the Youth Activity Center of Inglewood (serviced and managed by YMCA) to support the construction of a new Inglewood Youth Activity Center.
		(dd)	$400,000 to the City of Irwindale for an inclusive playground at Irwindale Park.
		(ee)	$1,400,000 to the City of El Monte to rehabilitate and improve Mountain View Park.
		(ff)	$500,000 to the City of Baldwin Park for landscape and infrastructure improvements at S.R. Zocalo Park.
		(gg)	$1,500,000 to the City of La Mesa for the Waite Park Development Project.
		(hh)	$1,050,000 to the City of San Diego for Emerald Hills Neighborhood Park.
		(ii)	$750,000 to the County of San Diego for park upgrades in Spring Valley.
		(jj)	$700,000 to the City of Lemon Grove for Berry Street Park Restrooms.
		(kk)	$5,000,000 to the City of Santa Barbara for Pershing Park restoration.
		(ll)	$3,300,000 to the City of Carpinteria for the Carpinteria Community Pool.
		(mm)	$1,000,000 to the City of Fillmore to support Two Rivers Park.
		(nn)	$1,500,000 to the City of Santa Paula for the Sports Park Complex Phase II.
		(oo)	$300,000 to the City of Santa Maria for the Santa Maria Simas Park Memorial Statue.
		(pp)	$1,500,000 to the City of Lompoc for the Lompoc Community Plaza.
		(qq)	$1,700,000 to Santa Barbara County for the San Antonia Creek walking path.
		(rr)	$1,000,000 to San Luis Obispo County for the Olde Town Nipomo Community Park, Trails, and Renovation Project.
		(ss)	$800,000 to San Luis Obispo County for the Nipomo Community Park Perimeter Trail.
		(tt)	$730,000 to the City of Roseville for the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the historic Fiddyment Homestead at Pistachio Regional Park, including structural rehabilitation and stabilization, preservation of historic architectural features, public access improvements, and improvements supporting educational, interpretive, and community uses.
		(uu)	$575,000 to the City of Victorville for the development and construction of the Victorville Civic Center Plaza, including recreational amenities, splash pad,pickleball courts, site and infrastructure improvements, landscaping, shade structures, pedestrian and ADA accessibility improvements, lighting, seating, and community gathering spaces.
		(vv)	$200,000 to Northwest Bakersfield Baseball Association to maintain and improve facilities and equipment.
		(ww)	$38,000 to the San Francisco Korean American History Museum for the installation of a historical marker at the San Francisco Korean United Methodist Church in San Francisco.
		(yy)	$500,000 to the City of Jackson to perform necessary repairs and ADA upgrades for Detert Park.
		(zz)	$300,000 to the Romana HEART Mural Project for purposes of the commissioning and construction of statue memorializing Archie Moore in the unincorporated area of San Diego County.
		(aaa)	$350,000 to the Marin City Recreation Center for gymnasium renovations.
		(bbb)	$10,000,000 to the City and County of San Francisco for Jackson Park.
		(ccc)	$1,600,000 to the City of Los Angeles for a perimeter fence at MacAuther Park
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be available for support costs to administer the funding appropriated in this item.
	3.	The amounts appropriated in Provision 1 are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029

SEC. 107.

Item 3790-102-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3790-102-0001—For local assistance, Department of Parks and Recreation ........................
10,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2855047-Local Grants ........................ 10,000,00

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for support or capital outlay expenditures. Such expenditures include, but are not limited to, planning, studies, acquisition, consulting, deferred maintenance, repairs, preliminary plans, working drawings, construction, equipment, and other project costs needed to prepare the North Ranch property in San Luis Obispo County for new public access. The opening of this property for public access beyond current uses, including PG&E's continued obligation to operate and manage the Point Buchon Trail for public access, is subject to the availability of future support funding for this purpose.

2. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 108.

Item 3790-102-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3790-102-6093—For local assistance, Department of Parks and Recreation, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
26,825,000

Schedule:

(1) 2855036-Local Assistance Grants ........................ 26,825,000

Provisions:

1. Of the amount appropriated in this item:

(a) $4,000,000 to the City of Concord for renovations and enhancements to Ellis Lake Park.

(b) $400,000 to the East Bay Regional Park District for the Stock Pond Restoration.

(c) $225,000 to the City of South El Monte for lighting and improvements to Shivley Park.

(d) $400,000 to the City of South El Monte for lighting and improvements to New Temple Park.

(e) $3,000,000 to the City of South El Monte for a new park.

(f) $1,500,000 to the City of Temple City for the creation of Sereno Park.

(g) $500,000 to the City of Cudahy for Clara Park Rehabilitation Project.

(h) $3,000,000 to the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District for the Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Center.

(i) $10,000,000 to Los Angeles County for the Rory M Shaw Wetlands Park Project.

(j) $1,200,000 to the City of Upland for the construction of Bodenhamer Neighborhood Park and renovations to Cabrillo Park.

(k) $1,700,000 to the City of Rancho Cucamonga for Bear Gulch Park safety enhancements.

(l) $900,000 to the City of Highland for Community Park Enhancement Project.

2. The funds appropriated in this item are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2030.

SEC. 109.

Item 3790-103-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3790-103-6093—For local assistance, Department of Parks and Recreation, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
2,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2855036-Local Assistance Grants ........................ 2,000,000

Provisions:

1. $2,000,000 to the City of Sacramento for the Two Rivers Trail Project at Sutter’s Landing Park.

2. The funds appropriated in this item are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2030.

SEC. 110.

Item 3790-490 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3790-490—Reappropriation, Department of Parks and Recreation. The balances of the appropriations provided in the following citations are reappropriated for the purposes provided for in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029:

0001—General Fund

(1) Item 3790-002-0001, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3790-490, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5 Stats. 2025).

SEC. 111.

Item 3790-493 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3790-493—Reappropriation, Department of Parks and Recreation. The balances of the appropriations provided in the following citations are reappropriated for the purposes provided for in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure as specified below:
	0001—General Fund
	(1)	Item 3790-301-0001, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020) as reappropriated by Item 3790-490, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022) and Item 3790-494, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) until June 30, 2028.
		(1)	0006914-Equitable Access Program: New State Park
			(a)	Acquisition
		(2)	Reimbursements to 0006914-Equitable Access Program: New State Park
			(a)	Acquisition
	(2)	Item 3790-301-0001, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022) as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(3)	0001453-Pismo SB: Entrance Kiosk Replacement
			(a)	Construction
	(3)	Item 3790-301-0001, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), until June 30, 2028.
		(1)	0003194-Oceano Dunes SVRA: Le Sage Bridge Replacement
			(a)	Construction
	(4)	Item 3790-301-0001, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), until June 30, 2029.
		(4)	0006867-Colonel Allensworth SHP: Visitor Center
			(a)	Construction
	0263—Off-Highway Vehicle Trust Fund
	(1)	Item ~~3790-301-0001,~~ 3790-301-0263, Budget Act of 2016 (Ch. 23, Stats. 2016) as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2018 (Chs. 29 and 30, Stats. 2018), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2019 (Chs. 23 and 55, Stats. 2019), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), and Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0000695-Herber Dunes SVRA: Water System Upgrades - Working Drawings
	(2)	Item ~~3790-301-0001,~~ 3790-301-0263, Budget Act of 2016 (Ch. 23, Stats. 2016) as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2018 (Chs. 29 and 30, Stats. 2018), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2019 (Chs. 23 and 55, Stats. 2019), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), and Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2028.
		(1)	0000695-Herber Dunes SVRA: Water System Upgrades - Construction
	(3)	Item 3790-301-0263, Budget Act of 2018 (Chs. 29 and 30, Stats. 2018), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), and Item 3790-494, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) until June 30, 2027.
		(2)	00001452-Oceano Dunes SVRA: Grand Avenue Lifeguard Tower
			(a)	Working drawings
		(3)	00001453-Pismo SB: Entrance Kiosk Replacement
			(a)	Working drawings
		(6)	00003192-Ocotillo Wells SVRA: Auto Shop Addition
			(a)	Working drawings
	(4)	Item 3790-301-0263, Budget Act of 2019 (Chs. 23 and 55, Stats. 2019), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), and Item 3790-494, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) until June 30, 2027.
		(8)	0000754-Hollister Hills SVRA: Waterline Expansion
			(b)	Construction
	(5)	Item 3790-301-0263, Budget Act of 2019 (Chs. 23 and 55, Stats. 2019), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), and Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), and Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(2)	0001454-Ocotillo Wells SVRA: Holmes Camp Water System Upgrade
			(a)	Construction
		(5)	0003194-Oceano Dunes SVRA: Le Sage Bridge Replacement
			(a)	Working drawings
		(6)	0000213-Carnegie SVRA: Road Reconstruction
			(a)	Construction
	(6)	Item 3790-301-0263, Budget Act of 2019 (Chs. 23 and 55, Stats. 2019), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), and Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2028.
		(7)	0000241-Southern California Opportunity Purchase
			(a)	Acquisition
	(7)	Item 3790-301-0263, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), and Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0000234-Oceano Dunes SVRA: Pismo SB Sediment Track-out Prevention
			(a)	Construction
	(8)	Item 3790-301-0263, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022) and Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(2)	0001452-Oceano Dunes SVRA: Grand Avenue Lifeguard Tower
			(a)	Construction
			(b)	Equipment
		(4)	0003194-Oceano Dunes SVRA: Le Sage Bridge Replacement
			(a)	Working drawings
	(9)	Item 3790-301-0263, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022) and Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2028.
		(3)	0003192-Ocotillo Wells SVRA: Auto Shop Addition
			(a)	Construction
	(10)	Item 3790-301-0263, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(2)	0000213-Carnegie SVRA: Road Reconstruction
			(a)	Construction
		(6)	0001454-Ocotillo Wells SVRA: Holmes Camp Water System Upgrades
			(a)	Construction
	(11)	Item 3790-301-0263, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2028.
		(3)	0000695-Herber Dunes SVRA: Water System Upgrades
			(a)	Construction
		(7)	0003192-Ocotillo Wells SVRA: Auto Shop Addition
			(a)	Construction
	0392—State Parks and Recreation Fund
	(1)	Item 3790-301-0392, Budget Act of 2019 (Chs. 23 and 55, Stats. 2019), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), and Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(2)	0001450-Calaveras Big Trees SP: Mitigation Campsite Relocation
			(a)	Construction
		(4)	Reimbursements to 0001450-Calaveras Big Trees SP: Mitigation Campsite Relocation
			(a)	Construction
	(2)	Item 3790-301-0392, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2028.
		(1)	0000633-Statewide: SP System Acquisition Program
			(a)	Acquisition
		(1)	Reimbursements to 0000633-Statewide: SP System Acquisition Program
			(a)	Acquisition
	(3)	Item 3790-301-0392, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020) as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(3)	0000912-El Capitan SB: Entrance Improvements
			(a)	Construction
		(4)	Reimbursements to 0000912-El Capitan SB: Entrance Improvements
			(a)	Construction
	(4)	Item 3790-301-0392, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3790-494, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024) and Item 3790-494, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0010238-Kings Beach SRA: Recreational Pier Replacement and Support Buildings
			(a)	Preliminary plans
		(2)	Reimbursements to 0010238-Kings Beach SRA: Recreational Pier Replacement and Support Buildings
			(a)	Preliminary plans
	(5)	Item 3790-301 -0392, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3790-494, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024) until June 30, 2027.
		(3)	0010255-Mount Diablo SP: Visitor Center
			(a)	Preliminary plans
			(b)	Working drawings
		(4)	Reimbursements to 0010255-Mount Diablo SP: Visitor Center
			(a)	Preliminary plans
			(b)	Working drawings
	(6)	Item 3790-301-0392, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(5)	0000912-El Capitan SB: Entrance Improvements
			(a)	Construction
		(6)	Reimbursements to 0000912-El Capitan SB: Entrance Improvements
			(a)	Construction
	(7)	Item 3790-301-0392, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) as reappropriated by Item 3790-494, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0010238-Kings Beach SRA: Recreational Pier Replacement and Support Buildings
			(a)	Working drawings
		(2)	Reimbursements to 0010238-Kings Beach SRA: Recreational Pier Replacement and Support Buildings
			(a)	Working drawings
	(8)	Item 3790-301-0392, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2028.
		(3)	0010255-Mount Diablo SP: Visitor Center
			(a)	Construction
		(4)	Reimbursements to 0010255-Mount Diablo SP: Visitor Center
			(a)	Construction
	(9)	Item 3790-301-0392, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) until June 30, 2027.
		(1.5)	0007312-Silver Strand State Beach: Low Cost Accommodations
			(a)	Preliminary plans
		(3)	Reimbursements to 0007312-Silver Strand State Beach: Low Cost Accommodations
			(a)	Preliminary plans
	0952—State Park Contingent Fund
	(1)	Item 3790-301-0952, Budget Act of 2017 (Chs. 14, 22, and 54, Stats. 2017), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), and Item 3790-493, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025).
		(1)	0001449-Candlestick SRA: Yosemite Slough (North)-Public Use Improvements
			(a)	Construction
	(2)	Item 3790-301-0952, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), and Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0002696-Pfeiffer Big Sur SP: Low Cost Alternative Coastal Lodging
			(a)	Working drawings
	(3)	Item 3790-301-0952, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022) as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024) until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0002696-Pfeiffer Big Sur SP: Low Cost Alternative Coastal Lodging
			(a)	Working drawings
		(2)	0006839-Humboldt Redwoods SP: Replace Founders Grove Restroom
			(a)	Working drawings
	(4)	Item 3790-301-0952, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022) as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2028.
		(1)	0002696-Pfeiffer Big Sur SP: Low Cost Alternative Coastal Lodging
			(b)	Construction
	(5)	Item 3790-301-0952, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2028.
		(1)	00006839-Humboldt Redwoods SP: Founders Grove Parking Lot and Restroom Replacement
			(a)	Construction
	3312—Natural Resources and Parks Preservation Fund
	(1)	Item 3790-801-3312, Budget Act of 2018 (Chs. 29 and 30, Stats. 2018), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0004006-California Indian Heritage Center
			(a)	Preliminary plans
	(2)	Item 3790-301-3312, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0000912-El Capitan SB: Entrance Improvements
			(a)	Construction
	(3)	Item 3790-301-3312, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), as reappropriated Item 3790-494, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) until June 30, 2027.
		(2)	0011998 - Border Field State Park: Monument Mesa Day Use and Interpretive Area
			(a)	Preliminary plans
	(4)	Item 3790-301-3312, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) until June 30, 2028.
		(2)	0004006-California Indian Heritage Center
			(a)	Working drawings
		(3)	0011998-Border Field State Park: Monument Mesa Day Use and Interpretive Area
			(a)	Working drawings
	6051—Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Fund of 2006
	(1)	Item 3790-301-6051, Budget Act of 2018 (Chs. 29 and 30, Stats. 2018), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2019 (Chs. 23 and 55, Stats. 2019), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), and Section 20.00, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024) until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0000932-Topanga SP: Rehabilitate Trippet Ranch Parking Lot
			(a)	Construction
		(4)	0000696-Malibu Creek SP: New Stokes Creek Bridge
			(a)	Working drawings
	(2)	Item 3790-301-6051, Budget Act of 2019 (Chs. 23 and 55, Stats. 2019), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), and Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(7)	0000696-Malibu Creek SP: New Stokes Creek Bridge
			(a)	Working drawings
	(3)	Item 3790-301-6051, Budget Act of 2019 (Chs. 23 and 55, Stats. 2019), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), and Section 20.00, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024) until June 30, 2028.
		(4)	0000220-Fort Ord Dunes SP: New Campground
			(a)	Construction
	(4)	Item 3790-301-6051, Budget Act of 2019 (Chs. 23 and 55, Stats. 2019), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), Section 20.00, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), and Item 3790-494, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0000699-Old Sacramento SHP: Boiler Shop Renovation
			(a)	Working drawings
		(8)	0000697-Torrey Pines SNR: Sewer and Utility Modernization
			(b)	Working drawings
	(5)	Item 3790-301-6051, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022) and Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2029.
		(5)	0000697-Torrey Pines SNR: Sewer and Utility Modernization
			(c)	Construction
	(6)	Item 3790-301-6051, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022) and Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(2)	0000912-El Capitan SB: Entrance Improvements
			(c)	Construction
	(7)	Item 3790-301-6051, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022) and Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2028.
		(1)	0000699-Old Sacramento SHP: Boiler Shop Renovation
			(a)	Construction
	(8)	Item 3790-301-6051, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0000227-MacKerricher SP: Replace Water Treatment System
			(a)	Construction
		(2)	0000696-Malibu Creek SP: New Stokes Creek Bridge
			(a)	Working drawings
		(5)	0000912-El Capitan SB: Entrance Improvements
			(a)	Construction
	(9)	Item 3790-301-6051, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item Section 20.00, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024) until June 30, 2027.
		(4)	0006839-Humboldt Redwoods SP: Replace Founders Grove Restroom
			(a)	Working drawings
	(10)	Item 3790-301-6051, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), as reappropriated by Section 20.00, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024) until June 30, 2028.
		(1)	0006839-Humboldt Redwoods SP: Replace Founders Grove Restroom
			(a)	Construction
	6088—California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Fund
	(1)	Item 3790-301-6088, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022) and Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(3)	0006867-Colonel Allensworth SHP: Visitor Center
			(a)	Preliminary plans
	(2)	Item 3790-301-6088, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), as reappropriated by Section 20.00, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), Item 3790-490, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), Section 20.00, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), and Item 3790-494, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) until June 30, 2027.
		(1)	0006837-Old Sacramento SHP: Riverfront Improvements
			(a)	Preliminary plans
	(3)	Item 3790-301-6088, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), as reappropriated by Section 20.00, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024) until June 30, 2028.
		(0.2)	0000699-Old Sacramento SHP: Boiler Shop Renovation
			(a)	Construction
	(4)	Item 3790-301-6088, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2027.
		(3)	0003197-Picacho SRA: Park Power System Upgrade
			(a)	Working drawings
		(8)	0000227-MacKerricher SP: Replace Water Treatment System
			(a)	Construction
		(9)	0000697-Torrey Pines SNR: Sewer and Utility Modernization
			(a)	Working drawings
	(5)	Item 3790-301-6088, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Section 20.00, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024) until June 30, 2027.
		(4)	0006838-Lake Perris SRA: Replace Lifeguard Headquarters
			(a)	Working drawings
	(6)	Item 3790-301-6088, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Section 20.00, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024) and Item 3790-494, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) until June 30, 2027.
		(6)	0007312-Silver Strand SB: Low Cost Accommodations
			(a)	Preliminary plans
	(7)	Item 3790-301-6088, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2028.
		(2)	0002696-Pfeiffer Big Sur SP: Low-Cost Alternative Coastal Lodging
			(a)	Construction
	(8)	Item 3790-301-6088, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022), as reappropriated by Item 3790-491, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2029.
		(9)	0000697-Torrey Pines SNR: Sewer and Utility Modernization
			(b)	Construction
	(9)	Item 3790-301-6088, Budget Act of ~~2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022)~~ 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) until June 30, 2028.
		(1)	0000696-Malibu Creek SP: New Stokes Creek Bridge
			(a)	Construction
		(2)	0003197-Picacho SRA: Park Power System Upgrade
			(a)	Construction
		(4)	0006838-Lake Perris SRA: Replace Lifeguard Headquarters
			(a)	Construction
		(5)	0007312-Silver Strand SB: Low Cost Accommodations
			(a)	Working drawings
	(10)	Item 3790-301-6088, Budget Act of ~~2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022)~~ 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) as reappropriated by Item 3790-494, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) until June 30, 2028.
		(3)	0006837-Old Sacramento SHP: Riverfront Improvements
			(a)	Working drawings
	(11)	Item 3790-301-6088, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) until June 30, 2028.
		(3)	0006866-Candlestick Point SRA: Build-Out of Park
			(a)	Working drawings

SEC. 112.

Item 3810-101-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3810-101-6093—For local assistance, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
11,250,000

Schedule:

(1) 2945-Local Assistance Grants ........................ 11,250,000

Provisions:

1. $11,250,000 is available for local assistance or support for the acquisition of Saddle Peak Springs.

2. The funds appropriated in this item are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2030.

SEC. 113.

Item 3810-103-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3810-103-6093—For local assistance, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
7,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2945-Local Assistance Grants ........................ 7,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and increase public access, and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 114.

Item 3810-492 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3810-492—Reappropriation, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. The balances of the appropriations provided in the following citations are reappropriated for the purposes provided for in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027:

0001—General Fund

(1) Item 3810-001-0001, Budget Act of 2019 (Chs. 23 and 55, Stats. 2019).

(2) Item 3810-001-0001, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022).

SEC. 115.

Item 3825-101-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3825-101-6093—For local assistance, San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
10,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2990-San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy ........................ 10,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for projects that improve the climate resiliency or the protection of the Los Angeles River Watershed or are consistent with the Lower Los Angeles River Revitalization Plan and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 116.

Item 3825-103-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3825-103-6093—For local assistance, San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
11,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 2990-San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy ........................ 11,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and increase public access, and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 117.

Item 3830-101-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3830-101-6093—For local assistance, San Joaquin River Conservancy, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
5,035,000

Schedule:

(1) 3050-San Joaquin River Conservancy ........................ 5,035,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and increase public access, and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 118.

Item 3850-101-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3850-101-6093—For local assistance, Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
2,200,000

Schedule:

(1) 3180-Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy ........................ 2,200,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and increase public access, and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 119.

Item 3860-001-6093 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3860-001-6093—For support of Department of Water Resources, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................				~~4,703,000~~ 78,563,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	3230-Continuing Formulation of the California Water Plan ........................	~~4,703,000~~ 78,563,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The amounts appropriated in this item may be transferred to the Water Resources Revolving Fund for direct expenditure in such amounts needed to meet operational needs.
	2.	Of the amounts appropriated in this item, $15,500,000 shall be allocated for projects related to groundwater storage, groundwater banking, groundwater recharge, or instream flow projects that support the conjunctive use of groundwater and surface water supplies.
	3.	Of the amounts appropriated in this item, $50,000,000 shall be allocated for direct investments in regional watershed and drought resilience projects.
	4.	Of the amounts appropriated in this item, $8,000,000 shall be allocated for local grants for small farmer assistance to comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
	5.	The amount appropriated in this item may be used for state operations or local assistance.

SEC. 120.

Item 3860-003-6093 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3860-003-6093—For support of Department of Water Resources, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................				~~4,233,000~~ 4,833,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	3245-Public Safety and Prevention of Damage ........................	~~4,233,000~~ 4,833,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The amounts appropriated in this item may be transferred to the Water Resources Revolving Fund for direct expenditure in amounts needed to meet operational needs.

SEC. 120.5.

Item 3860-102-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3860-102-0001—For local assistance, Department of Water Resources ........................
2,500,000

Schedule:

(1) 3230-Continuing Formulation of the California Water Plan ........................ 2,500,000

Provisions:

1. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,500,000 is for the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project.

SEC. 121.

Item 3860-102-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3860-102-6093—For local assistance, Department of Water Resources, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
16,776,000

Schedule:

(1) 3230-Continuing Formulation of the California Water Plan ........................ 16,776,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item may be used for local assistance or state operations.

2. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $11,575,000 shall be allocated to the Urban Streams Restoration Program pursuant to Section 7048 of the Water Code.

3. Of the amount appropriated in Provision 2, $950,000 shall be allocated to the City of Martinez for the Lower Alhambra Creek Watershed Project.

4. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $4,459,000 shall be allocated to the Riverine Stewardship Program pursuant to Section 7049 of the Water Code.

5. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $742,000 shall be allocated for projects related to increasing water conservation in urban and agricultural areas.

6. The amount appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

7. The amount appropriated in this item may be transferred to the Water Resources Revolving Fund for direct expenditure in such amounts needed to meet operational needs.

SEC. 122.

Item 3860-103-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3860-103-6093—For local assistance, Department of Water Resources, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
99,900,000

Schedule:

(1) 3245-Public Safety and Prevention of Damage ........................ 99,900,000

Provisions:

1. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $12,900,000 is for projects related to the systemwide evaluation, repair, rehabilitation, reconstruction, expansion, or replacement of levees, weirs, bypasses, and facilities of the State Plan of Flood Control.

2. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $75,000,000 is for projects in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta related to improve existing levees to increase flood protection and improve climate resiliency.

3. Of the amount allocated in Provision 2, $30,000,000 is for the Delta Levees Repair of State Water Project–Special Projects Program and Flood Control Subventions Program.

4. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $12,000,000 is for the Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance Program for competitive grants for projects that enhance dam safety and reservoir operations and protect public benefits pursuant to Section 6700 of the Water Code.

5. Funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 123.

Item 3860-105-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3860-105-6093—For local assistance, Department of Water Resources, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
23,750,000

Schedule:

(1) 3245-Public Safety and Prevention of Damage ........................ 23,750,000

Provisions:

1. The amounts appropriated in this item are for projects that implement the Flood Control Subventions Program and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 124.

Item 3860-302-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3860-302-6093—For capital outlay, Department of Water Resources, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
133,225,000

Schedule:

(1) 0000743-Urban Flood Risk Reduction Program ........................ 109,100,000

(a) Construction ........................ 109,099,000

(b) Various ........................ 1,000

(2) 0000745-Systemwide Flood Risk Reduction Program ........................ 24,125,000

(a) Construction ........................ 24,124,000

(b) Various ........................ 1,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item is for projects related to the systemwide evaluation, repair, rehabilitation, reconstruction, expansion, or replacement of levees, weirs, bypasses, and facilities of the State Plan of Flood Control, and is available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

2. The amounts appropriated in this item may be transferred to the Water Resources Revolving Fund (0691) for direct expenditure in such amounts as needed to meet operational needs.

SEC. 125.

Item 3860-490 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3860-490—Reappropriation, Department of Water Resources. The amounts specified in the following citations are reappropriated for the purposes provided for in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
	0001—General Fund
	(1)	Up to $805,000 in Schedule (1) of Item 3860-101-0001, Budget Act of 2020 (Chs. 6 and 7, Stats. 2020), as reappropriated by Item 3860-490, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), as reappropriated by Item 3860-490, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024)
	(2)	Up to $7,015,000 in Schedule (2) of Item 3860-001-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), as amended by Chapter 44 of the Statutes of 2022, as reappropriated by Item 3860-490, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024)
	(3)	Up to $77,998,000 in Schedule (3) of Item 3860-001-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), as reappropriated by Item 3860-490, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024)
	(4)	Up to $3,725,000 in Schedule (1)(a), (b), and (c) of Item 3860-101-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), as reappropriated by Provision 3 in Item 3860-490, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024)
	(5)	Up to $9,501,000 in Schedule (2) of Item ~~3860-101-0001,~~ 3860-001-0001, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022)
	(6)	Up to $4,000,000 in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 35 of Chapter 574 of Statutes of 2022, as reappropriated by Item 3860-490, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024)
	(7)	Up to $1,025,000 in Schedule (1) of Item 3860-001-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023)
	(8)	Up to $1,998,000 in Schedule (2) of Item 3860-001-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023)
	(9)	Up to $1,800,000 in Schedule (1) of Item 3860-101-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023)
	(10)	Up to $8,144,000 in Schedule (2) of Item 3860-101-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023)
	(11)	Up to $24,722,000 in Schedule (3) of Item 3860-101-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023)
	(12)	Up to $630,126 in provision (e)(1)(L) of Section 19.56 , Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43,45, and 249, Stats, 2022)

SEC. 126.

Item 3875-101-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3875-101-6093—For local assistance, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
15,200,000

Schedule:

(1) 3350-Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy ........................ 15,200,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and increase public access.

3. Of the funds appropriated in this item, up to $200,000 shall be available for state operations or local assistance.

4. The funds appropriated in this item are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 127.

Item 3900-001-3228 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3900-001-3228—For support of State Air Resources Board, payable from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund ........................				~~51,179,000~~ 53,652,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	3500-Mobile Source ........................	263,000
	(2)	3510-Climate Change ........................	~~37,497,000~~ 38,368,000
	(3)	3530-Community Air Protection ........................	~~13,419,000~~ 15,021,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The funds appropriated in this item shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 15.14.

SEC. 128.

Item 3900-001-3237 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3900-001-3237—For support of State Air Resources Board, payable from the Cost of Implementation Account, Air Pollution Control Fund ........................				~~84,245,000~~ 87,016,000
	Schedule:
	(0.5)	3500-Mobile Source ........................	828,000
	(1)	3510-Climate Change ........................	~~83,417,000~~ 86,188,000
	Provisions:
	1.	When evaluating the efficacy, safety, and viability of CCUS technology pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 39741.1 of the Health and Safety Code, the State Air Resources Board shall prioritize technologies that are well-suited to help decrease emissions from sectors that are difficult to decarbonize, such as cement and steel production.

SEC. 129.

Item 3900-101-0115 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3900-101-0115—For local assistance, State Air Resources Board, payable from the Air Pollution Control Fund ........................				266,233,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	3500-Mobile Source ........................	130,733,000
	(2)	3510-Climate Change ........................	135,500,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Notwithstanding any other law, the funds appropriated in ~~this item~~ Schedule (1) shall be available for allocation to local air pollution control districts for implementation of the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program.
	2.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (2) shall be available only for zero-emission truck and bus incentives administered through the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
	3.	The Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) does not apply to any guidelines or other standards adopted or used by the State Air Resources Board in administering funds appropriated in Schedule (2).
	4.	Not more than 5 percent of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1) may be used for administrative costs of the State Air Resources Board. The funds appropriated in Schedule (1) shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, and shall be available for liquidation until June 30, 2031. The funds used for administrative costs related to Schedule (1) shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.
	5.	Not more than 5 percent of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2) may be used for administrative costs of the State Air Resources Board. The funds appropriated in Schedule (2) shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, and shall be available for liquidation until June 30, 2031. The funds used for administrative costs related to Schedule (2) shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.

SEC. 130.

Item 3900-102-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3900-102-0001—For local assistance, State Air Resources Board ........................
1,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 3530-Community Air Protection ........................ 1,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in Schedule (1) shall be allocated and passed through to the San Diego Air Pollution Control District for the AIRE Program.

SEC. 131.

Item 3900-102-3228 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3900-102-3228—For local assistance, State Air Resources Board, payable from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund ........................
10,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 3500-Mobile Source ........................ 10,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in Schedule (1) shall be used for the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions Program.

2. Not more than 5 percent of the amount appropriated in this item may be used for administrative costs. The funds in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, and shall be available for liquidation until June 30, 2031.

SEC. 132.

Item 3900-103-3228 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3900-103-3228—For local assistance, State Air Resources Board, payable from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund ........................
20,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 3530-Community Air Protection ........................ 20,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this Item shall be available to the State Air Resources Board, in consultation with the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, the Department of Housing and Community Development, and other applicable state agencies, for grants to local governments and local agencies to implement land use modifications and other investments consistent, to the extent feasible, with the complete or partial implementation of community emissions reduction plans, consistent with subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 44391.2 of the Health and Safety Code and all other applicable state laws and regulations.

2. Eligible uses of funds appropriated in this Item shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:

(a) Updates to zoning and general plans, including updates to environmental justice elements consistent with subdivision (h) of Section 65302 of the Government Code.

(b) Updates to regional transportation planning including the alignment of truck routes across jurisdictions consistent with Section 65302.02 of the Government Code.

(c) Zero-emission vehicle investments consistent with the applicable community emissions reduction plan.

3. Funds appropriated under this Item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2030.

4. Any unencumbered funds after June 30, 2030, shall be available to the State Air Resources Board to make technical assistance grants consistent with subdivision (d) of Section 44391.2 of the Health and Safety Code. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2032.

SEC. 133.

Item 3900-491 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is repealed.

3900-491—Reappropriation, State Air Resources Board. The amounts specified in the following citations are reappropriated for the purposes provided for in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027:
3228—Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
(1) Up to $15,714,000 in Provision 1 of Item 3900-102-3228, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024) for the Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Project.

SEC. 134.

Item 3940-011-3228 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3940-011-3228—For transfer by the Controller, upon order of the Department of Finance, from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund ........................
($40,000,000)

SEC. 135.

Item 3940-101-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3940-101-6093—For local assistance, State Water Resources Control Board, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
263,063,000

Schedule:

(1) 3560-Water Quality ........................ 263,063,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for grants and loans that improve water quality or help provide clean, safe, and reliable drinking water.

2. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available for the Hexavalent Chromium Treatment at the City of Los Banos.

3. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $500,000 shall be available for the removal of Chromium 6 contaminants in the City of Dixon.

4. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031, and shall be available for liquidation until June 30, 2034.

SEC. 136.

Item 3940-102-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3940-102-6093—For local assistance, State Water Resources Control Board, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
12,395,000

Schedule:

(1) 3560-Water Quality ........................ 12,395,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for tribal water infrastructure projects that provide safe, clean, and reliable drinking water to tribal communities.

2. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031, and shall be available for liquidation until June 30, 2034.

SEC. 136.5.

Item 3940-103-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3940-103-0001—For local assistance, State Water Resources Control Board ........................
17,945,000

Schedule:

(1) 3560-Water Quality ........................ 17,945,000

Provisions:

1. The amount provided in Schedule 1 of this item shall be allocated and granted to the following entities for the following purposes:

(a) $2,000,000 to the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians for construction of stormwater infrastructure to protect existing homes and enable the development of new housing units on the Soboba Reservation.

(b) $1,600,000 to the City of Salinas for stormwater drainage improvements within and/or near the park known as of August 2026 as the Cesar Chavez Community Park.

(c) $1,380,000 to San Mateo County for the Integrated Green Stormwater Infrastructure Streets Program.

(d) $1,340,000 to the City of San Luis Obispo for infrastructure upgrades and repairs.

(e) $500,000 to the town of Woodside for storm drain repair and replacement.

(f) $150,000 to the City of Hesperia for stormwater infrastructure improvements.

(g) $1,050,000 to the City of Sanger to address aging infrastructure and water line relocation.

(h) $1,500,000 to the City of Delano for community and water infrastructure improvements, including, but not limited to, development of Martin Luther King Jr. Park and improvements to drinking-water supply, reliability, and related infrastructure.

(i) $750,000 to Kings County, to be distributed to the Armona Community Services District, for the design and construction of a new water well to ensure reliable access to safe drinking water for the community of Armona.

(j) $2,500,000 to the County of Lake for upgrades to the Southeast Wastewater Collection System in Clearlake, in response to the Robin Lane sewage spill.

(k) $1,000,000 to the City of Camarillo for the Spanish Hills Pump Station Generator Replacement project.

(l) $1,000,000 to the City of Guadalupe for the Pioneer Lift Station.

(m) $1,500,000 to the City of Grover Beach for well facility improvements.

(n) $300,000 to the Nipomo Community Service District for the Maria Vista Lift Station Generator Replacement project.

(o) $300,000 to the Nipomo Community Service District for the Southland Wastewater Treatment Facility influent pump station bypass.

(p) $1,000,000 to the Oceano Community Service District water quality and operational efficiencies.

(q) $75,000 to Hughes Elizabeth Lakes Union Elementary School District for new plumbing run to allow clean drinking water stations for students and staff.

SEC. 137.

Item 3940-103-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3940-103-6093—For local assistance, State Water Resources Control Board, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
100,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 3560-Water Quality ........................ 100,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for grants and projects related to water reuse and recycling.

2. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $25,000,000 shall be available for the East County Advanced Water Purification and Wastewater Treatment project.

3. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031, and shall be available for liquidation until June 30, 2034.

SEC. 138.

Item 3940-104-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3940-104-6093—For local assistance, State Water Resources Control Board, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
650,000

Schedule:

(1) 3570-Water Rights ........................ 650,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available to improve water data management.

2. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for state operations or local assistance.

3. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 139.

Item 3940-105-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3940-105-6093—For local assistance, State Water Resources Control Board, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
47,750,000

Schedule:

(1) 3560-Water Quality ........................ 47,750,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for grants for multiple-benefit urban stormwater management projects.

2. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $3,500,000 shall be available to Mount Saint Mary’s University for stormwater management.

3, Of the amount appropriated in this item, $250,000 shall be available to Mount Saint Mary’s University for slope stabilization, improved stormwater diversion infrastructure, drainage improvements, and long-term erosion control measures at the Chalon Campus.

4. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for Greater Portuguese Bend deep dewatering wells winterization and stormwater intrusion improvements.

5. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to the City of Santa Monica for the Pico-Kenter Stormwater Outfall Improvement Project.

6. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, and shall be available for liquidation until June 30, 2032.

SEC. 140.

Item 3960-013-0014 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3960-013-0014—For transfer by the Controller from the Hazardous Waste Control Account to the Hazardous Waste Facilities Account, Hazardous Waste Control Account ........................
(7,834,000)

SEC. 141.

Item 3960-014-0014 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3960-014-0014—For transfer by the Controller from the Hazardous Waste Control Account to the Metal Shredder Facilities Account, Hazardous Waste Control Account ........................
(2,169,000)

SEC. 142.

Item 3960-490 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

3960-490—Reappropriation, Department of Toxic Substances Control. The amounts specified in the following citations are reappropriated for the purposes provided for in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028:
	0001—General Fund
	(1)	Up to $6,000,000 of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1) of Item 3960-001-0001, Budget Act of 2025, (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) for BKK landfill.
	3301—Lead-Acid Battery Cleanup Fund
	(1)	Up to $3,000,000 of the amount appropriated in Schedule 2 of Item 3960-001-3301, Budget Act of ~~2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024) including, but not limited to, the funding transferred for administrative costs per Provision 9.~~ 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025) for Exide cost recovery litigation.
	0557—Toxic Substances Control Account
	(1)	Up to $104,000 of the amount appropriated in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 106 of Chapter 73 of the Statutes of 2021, as transferred to technical item 3960-501-0557, to remediate properties contaminated with lead in the communities surrounding the former Exide Technologies facility.

SEC. 143.

Item 3970-101-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

3970-101-0001—For local assistance, Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery ........................
3,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 3700-Waste Reduction and Management ........................ 3,000,000

Provisions:

1. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $3,000,000 shall be allocated as pass-through funds for the following purposes:

(a) $2,000,000 is available to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments to expand food recovery infrastructure, cold storage and transportation capacity, and strengthen regional recovery hubs.

(b) $1,000,000 is available to the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation for the Waste Diversion and Environmental Innovation Program.

SEC. 144.

Item 4100-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

4100-001-0001—For support of State Council on Developmental Disabilities ........................					2,400,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	3810-Regional Offices and Regional Advisory Committees ........................		9,243,000
	(2)	Reimbursements to 3810-Regional Offices and Regional Advisory Committees ........................		−6,843,000
	(3)	3800-State Council Planning and Administration ........................		730,000
	(4)	Reimbursements to 3800-State Council Planning and Administration ........................		−730,000
	Provisions:
	1.	~~Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $2,400,000 shall be available to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities for the Special Education Parent Action Network.~~
	1.	(a)	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $2,400,000 shall be available to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities for the creation of a Special Education Parent Action Network to provide parent leaders, pupil advocates, and other stakeholders with information and tools to effectively advocate on behalf of students in special education. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
		(b)	The State Council on Developmental Disabilities may retain up to 15 percent of the funds described in subprovision (a) for purposes of administering the grant.
		(c)	The State Council on Developmental Disabilities shall submit a report, on or before December 31, 2030, to the Legislature and the Governor, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, that includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (1) a description of activities conducted pursuant to this provision; (2) the number and geographic distribution of participants; (3) outcomes achieved, including alignment with the California School Dashboard and State Performance Plan indicators; and (4) recommendations for improving statewide special education advocacy and oversight. The report shall be made publicly available on the council’s internet website.

SEC. 145.

Item 4140-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

4140-001-0001—For support of Department of Health Care Access and Information ........................					~~64,113,000~~ 68,738,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	3831-Health Care Quality and Affordability ........................		~~49,252,000~~ 49,952,000
	(2)	3835-Health Care Workforce ........................		~~4,790,000~~ 8,190,000
	(2.5)	3846-Distressed Hospital Loan Program ........................		3,600,000
	(3)	3854-Health Care Access Stability ........................		8,000,000
	(4)	3860-Administration ........................		~~8,471,000~~ 8,996,000
	(5)	Reimbursements to 3831-Health Care Quality and Affordability ........................		−10,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of expenditure authority between this item and Item 4140-101-0001 to effectively administer the healthcare workforce programs funded in these items.
	2.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $100,000 is available to conduct evaluations for the Abortion Practical Support Fund, pursuant to Chapter 566 of the Statutes of 2022.
	3.	Until June 30, 2031, notwithstanding any other law, information and documents obtained for the purpose of generating reports required under Section 127501.6 of the Health and Safety Code shall not be required to be disclosed pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code) or any similar local law requiring the disclosure of public records until the publication of those baseline and annual reports required by Section 127501.6 of the Health and Safety Code.
	4.	For purposes of implementing Chapter 2.6 (commencing with Section 127500) of Part 2 of Division 107 of the Health and Safety Code, including hiring staff and consultants, through the procurement authority and processes of the Department of Health Care Access and Information, facilitating and conducting meetings, conducting research and analysis, and developing the required reports, the Office of Health Care Affordability may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts on a bid or negotiated basis. Until June 30, 2031, contracts entered into or amended pursuant to Chapter 2.6 (commencing with Section 127500) of Part 2 of Division 107 of the Health and Safety Code are exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and are exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
	5.	(a)	Until June 30, 2031, any necessary rules and regulations for the purpose of implementing Chapter 2.6 (commencing with Section 127500) of Part 2 of Division 107 of the Health and Safety Code may be adopted as emergency regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). The adoption of emergency regulations pursuant to this provision shall be deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, or general welfare.
		(b)	Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, including subdivisions (e) and (h) of Section 11346.1, an emergency regulation adopted pursuant to this provision shall be repealed by operation of law unless the adoption, amendment, or repeal of the regulation is promulgated by the office pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code within five years of the initial adoption of the emergency regulation.
		(c)	Any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this provision shall be discussed by the Office of Health Care Affordability board during at least one board meeting before the office adopts the rule or regulation.
	6.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $12,500,000 is available in the 2026–27 fiscal year on a one-time basis to implement the Diaper Access Initiative. In addition to contracting to procure low-cost diapers for a direct-to-consumer purchasing portal, the Department of Health Care Access and Information shall also contract to procure low-cost wipes for purchase through the portal.
		(b)	Until June 30, 2028, contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
	7.	(a)	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $8,000,000 in Schedule (3) and $2,000,000 in Schedule (4) are available to establish a health care access stability unit to evaluate hospitals’ strategic importance to their communities, assist in planning for maintaining critical services in the event of a hospital’s financial distress, and provide technical assistance to currently distressed hospitals in returning to fiscal sustainability. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2030.
		(b)	The Department of Health Care Access and Information may execute grants and contracts, including exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Contracts and grants entered into or amended pursuant to implementing Provision 7 shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10110) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code (excepting Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12100)), and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services. This exemption does not apply to procurements overseen by the Department of Technology.
	8.	(a)	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $750,000 is available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029, to support the implementation of a study of midwifery education and training in California by October 1, 2028, pursuant to Section 128300 of the Health and Safety Code.
		(b)	The Department of Health Care Access and Information may execute grants and contracts, including exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Contracts and grants entered into or amended pursuant to implementing the midwifery study shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10110) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code (excepting Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12100)), and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services. This exemption does not apply to procurements overseen by the Department of Technology.
	9.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $80,000 from Schedule (2) and $20,000 from Schedule (4) is available to support the Physician Access Workforce Program. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
	10.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), ~~$1,000,000~~ $3,000,000 is available to support the Uncompensated Care Program and Abortion Practical Support Program. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
	11.	(a)	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $800,000 from Schedule (2) and $200,000 from Schedule (4) is available to support ~~nonprofit~~ organizations to maintain and develop capacity to provide gender affirming care services. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
		(b)	The department is authorized to use a third-party administrator through a grant or contract to support the administration of the grant program.
		(c)	~~Contracts~~ The department may carry out the program described in this provision through grants and contracts, including exclusive or nonclusive contracts, or amending existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Contracts and grants entered into or amended pursuant to this provision shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5. of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services. This exemption shall last until June 30, 2029.
		(d)	Contracts, grants, and related information created or obtained pursuant to this provision shall not be made public and are exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code). The Legislature makes the following findings to demonstrate the interest protected by this limitation and the need for protecting that interest: in order to protect confidential and personal medical information, the safety of medical providers, and access to gender affirming care services, it is necessary that grants, contracts, and related information created or obtained pursuant to this provision are exempt from disclosure.
		(e)	In implementing this provision, the Department of Health Care Access and Information shall be exempt from the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. This exemption shall last until June 30, 2029.
	12.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $3,600,000 from Schedule (2.5) and $900,000 from Schedule (4) is available for the Department of Health Care Access and Information to administer grants to hospitals in significant financial distress.
	13.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $620,000 from Schedule (1) and $155,000 from Schedule (4) is available for the Department of Health Care Access and Information to support low-cost options for epinephrine pens and tuberculosis drugs.
	14.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $600,000 from Schedule (2) and $150,000 from Schedule (4) is available for the Department of Health Care Access and Information to support training for promotores and community health workers.
	15.	(a)	Of the amount appropriated in the item, $800,000 from Schedule (2) and $200,000 from Schedule (4) is available to support gender-affirming care services for children and youth.
		(b)	The Department of Health Care Access and Information is authorized to use a third-party administrator through a grant or contract to support the implementation of this provision and Provision 12 of Item 4140-101-0001.
		(c)	The Department of Health Care Access and Information may execute grants and contracts, including exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5. of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
		(d)	Contracts, grants, and related information created or obtained pursuant to this provision shall not be made public and are exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code). The Legislature makes the following findings to demonstrate the interest protected by this limitation and the need for protecting that interest: in order to protect confidential and personal medical information, the safety of medical providers, and access to gender-affirming care services, it is necessary that grants, contracts, and related information created or obtained pursuant to this provision are exempt from disclosure.
		(e)	In implementing this provision, the Department of Health Care Access and Information shall be exempt from the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
	16.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $80,000 from Schedule (1) and $20,000 from Schedule (4) is available for the Department of Health Care Access and Information to support CalRx to enter into partnerships to offer glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists, pursuant to the adoption of legislation for this purpose.

SEC. 146.

Item 4140-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

4140-101-0001—For local assistance, Department of Health Care Access and Information ........................						~~208,033,000~~ 220,408,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	3831-Health Care Quality and Affordability ........................			~~15,500,000~~ 19,625,000
	(2)	3835-Health Care Workforce ........................			~~107,033,000~~ 115,283,000
	(3)	3846-Distressed Hospital Loan Program ........................			85,500,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of expenditure authority between this item and Item 4140-001-0001 to effectively administer the programs funded in these items.
	2.	(a)	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), up to $18,667,000 is available to fund grant awards for existing primary care residency slots, up to $3,333,000 is available to fund new primary care residency slots at existing residency programs, and up to $5,667,000 is available to fund primary care residency slots for existing teaching health centers under the Song-Brown Health Care Workforce Training Act (Article 1 (commencing with Section 128200) of Chapter 4 of Part 3 of Division 107 of the Health and Safety Code). Of the funds appropriated in this item, up to $3,333,000 is available to fund newly accredited primary care residency programs and, as of June 30, 2028, unspent amounts may be redirected to fund new residency slots at existing programs if newly accredited primary care residency programs have not been established. Of the funds appropriated in this item, up to $333,000 is available for the State Loan Repayment Program.
		(b)	The funds described in Provision 2 are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.
	3.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $2,800,000 shall be available to support the California Medicine Scholars Program.
	4.	(a)	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (3), $85,500,000 is available for the Department of Health Care Access and Information to provide grants to hospitals in significant financial distress.
			(1)	Upon approval of the Department of Finance, the amount available in this Item to provide grants to hospitals in significant financial distress may be augmented by up to $50,000,000.
		(b)	Hospitals applying for grant funds shall meet specified criteria as determined by the Department of Health Care Access and Information, in consultation with the Department of Finance, including, but not limited to, the following:
			(1)	Have submitted a plan to the Department of Health Care Access and Information with projections detailing the uses of the proposed grant and strategies proposed by the hospital’s governing body to regain financial viability and continue to operate. Before issuing a grant under this Provision, the Department of Health Care Access and Information shall review the plan submitted by an eligible hospital and make a determination that the plan is viable and the grant supports the viability of the plan. The Department of Health Care Access and Information shall not issue a grant if the Department of Health Care Access and Information is unable to make this determination.
			(2)	Have demonstrated best efforts to exhaust other financial options, including, but not limited to, resolving outstanding revenue timing issues or requesting forgiveness or deferral of other short- and long-term debt.
			(3)	More than 60 percent of the hospital’s payer mix is composed of government payors and uninsured patients.
			(4)	Be a not-for-profit hospital or public hospital. “Not-for-profit hospital” means the same as a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 15432 of the Government Code that is organized as a not-for-profit entity. “Public hospital” means a hospital that is licensed to a county, a city, a city and county, the University of California, a local health care district, a local health authority, or a municipal hospital established pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 37600) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 3 of Title 4 of the Government Code. Not-for-profit hospitals and public hospitals that belong to integrated health care systems with more than two separately licensed hospital facilities shall be ineligible for state assistance under the program.
			(5)	In determining a hospital’s eligibility for funding, the Department of Health Care Access and Information may consider criteria including, but not limited to, the following: (A) The hospital’s financial ratios, such as days’ cash on hand, current ratio, operating margin, net cash runway, and debt service coverage ratio. (B) The hospital’s potential to access capital through organizational collaboration including, but not limited to, affiliation, merger, partnership, or through lending; (C) Whether a hospital is small, rural, a critical access hospital, a trauma center, an urban hospital providing access for an underserved area, a hospital that serves a disproportionate share of Medicaid patients, or serving a rural catchment area. (D) How closure of the hospital would impact access to services in the region. (E) Any other criteria as determined by the Department of Health Care Access and Information, in consultation with the Department of Finance.
		(c)	The Department of Health Care Access and Information may execute grants and contracts, including exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Contracts and grants entered into or amended pursuant to this provision shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
		(d)	Notwithstanding the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 [commencing with Section 11340] of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the Department of Health Care Access and Information may implement, interpret, or make specific the requirements of this provision, in whole or in part, by means of information notices or other similar instructions, without taking any further regulatory action.
		(e)	Any unencumbered funds pursuant to this provision shall revert to the General Fund as of June 30, 2027.
	5.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), ~~$29,000,000~~ $27,000,000 is available for the Uncompensated Care Program, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 127630-127639, to support abortion services, abortion-related services, family planning services, family planning-related services, and gender-affirming care services. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
		(b)	The Department of Health Care Access and Information may engage with partners and subject matter experts to assess the need for uncompensated care support for abortion, contraception, and gender affirming care services before allocating funds.
		(c)	Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5. of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services. This exemption shall last until June 30, 2029.
		(d)	Contracts, grants, and related information created or obtained pursuant to this provision shall not be made public and are exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code). The Legislature makes the following findings to demonstrate the interest protected by this limitation and the need for protecting that interest: in order to protect confidential and personal medical information, the safety of medical providers, and access to reproductive health, family planning, and gender-affirming care services, it is necessary that grants, contracts, and related information created or obtained pursuant to this provision are exempt from disclosure.
		(e)	In implementing this provision, the Department of Health Care Access and Information shall be exempt from the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. This exemption shall last until June 30, 2029.
	6.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $10,000,000 is available to support the Abortion Practical Support Fund, which will provide grants for non-profit organizations and health care providers assisting patients overcoming barriers to abortion care, consistent with the provisions of Article 2.3 (commencing with Section 123451) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 106 of the Health and Safety Code. These fund shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
		(b)	Contracts, grants, and related information created or obtained pursuant to this provision shall not be made public and are exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code). The Legislature makes the following findings to demonstrate the interest protected by this limitation and the need for protecting that interest: in order to protect confidential and personal medical information, the safety of medical providers, and access to reproductive health and family planning services, it is necessary that grants, contracts, and related information created or obtained pursuant to this provision are exempt from disclosure.
		(c)	In implementing this provision, the Department of Health Care Access and Information shall be exempt from the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. This exemption shall last until June 30, 2029.
	7.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $5,000,000 is available to support the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.
	8.	(a)	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $4,900,000 is available to support the Physician Access Workforce Program. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
			(1)	Of this amount, $1,900,000 is available to establish a new grant or subgrant program for medical school loan repayment ~~for areas that are classified as “Health Workforce Shortage Areas,” combined with a High Cost of Living Index including Median Home values.~~ in the following counties with physician retention and access challenges: San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito. (A) The intent of this grant is to ensure physicians are retained in areas with high cost of living yet lack primary care access. (B) Each individual award shall be a minimum of $100,000.
			(2)	Of this amount, $1,000,000 is for Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo to complete a study of physician access and need in San Luis Obispo County and in Central Coast region. The study will assess and identify the following: (A) Feasibility of the creation of a medical school ~~in partnership with the UC and CSU.~~ or a physician education program in partnership with the UC and CSU systems. Funding may be used for the scoping and planning of medical school infrastructure, and legal consultation. (B) Additional elements of the study may include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Current residencies and paths to creating new residencies, including through partnerships with local hospitals and providers, in San Luis Obispo County. ~~(C)~~ (2) Options for existing medical student loans for residents of the Central Coast and proposed recommendations for increasing loan repayment eligibility for students. ~~(D)~~ (3) Policy recommendations for physician retention on the Central Coast, including within Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. ~~(E)~~ (C) This study is to be completed no later than 12 months from the receipt of funding.
			(3)	Of this amount, $2,000,000 is for the Transitions Mental Health Association ~~(TMAH)~~ (TMHA) of San Luis Obispo for the purposes of hiring and retaining providers for community-based behavioral health services, including the Full-Service Partnership and Adult Transitional Program. Within 12 months of receipt of state funding, ~~THMA~~ TMHA shall provide the following to the Department: (A) Number of psychiatrists, psychiatry nurse practitioner, substance use counselors, and therapists hired and trained to serve San Luis Obispo for severe mental health disorders. (B) Number of individuals receiving care and specific forms of care provided, including services most in demand. (C) Identified gaps in care, particularly following release or discharge of patients.
		(b)	Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5. of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
	9.	(a)	Of the amount appropriated in schedule (2), $9,000,000 is available to support ~~nonprofit~~ organizations to maintain and develop capacity to provide gender affirming care services. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
		(b)	The department is authorized to use a third-party administrator through a grant or contract, to support the administration of the grant program.
		(c)	~~Contracts~~ The department may carry out the program described in this provision through grants and contracts, including exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amending existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Contracts and grants entered into or amended pursuant to this provision shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5. of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services. This exemption shall last until June 30, 2029.
		(d)	Contracts, grants, and related information created or obtained pursuant to this provision shall not be made public and are exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code). The Legislature makes the following findings to demonstrate the interest protected by this limitation and the need for protecting that interest: in order to protect confidential and personal medical information, the safety of medical providers, and access to gender-affirming services, it is necessary that grants, contracts, and related information created or obtained pursuant to this provision are exempt from disclosure.
		(e)	In implementing this provision, the Department of Health Care Access and Information shall be exempt from the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. This exemption shall last until June 30, 2029.
	10.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), ~~$15,000,000 is available to support workforce training and expansion for promotoras.~~ $14,250,000 is available for Vision y Compromiso to support training for promotores and community health workers.
	11.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), ~~$15,500,000~~ $14,725,000 shall be available to the Department of Health Care Access and Information to support low-cost options for epinephrine pens and tuberculosis drugs.
	12.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $9,000,000 is available to support gender-affirming care services for children and youth. The Department of Health Care Access and Information shall collaborate with the State Department of Health Care Services and stakeholders to support the effective implementation of this funding, which may include information sharing, technical assistance, outreach, and jointly supporting Medi-Cal providers offering gender-affirming care services, Medi-Cal members seeking gender-affirming care services, and stakeholders.
		(b)	The Department of Health Care Access and Information may execute grants and contracts, including exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5. of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
		(c)	Contracts, grants, and related information created or obtained pursuant to this provision shall not be made public and are exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code). The Legislature makes the following findings to demonstrate the interest protected by this limitation and the need for protecting that interest: in order to protect confidential and personal medical information, the safety of medical providers, and access to gender-affirming care services, it is necessary that grants, contracts, and related information created or obtained pursuant to this provision are exempt from disclosure.
		(d)	In implementing this provision, the Department of Health Care Access and Information shall be exempt from the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
	13.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), 1,900,000 shall be available to support CalRx to enter into partnerships to offer glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists, pursuant to the adoption of legislation for this purpose.
	14.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be allocated and passed through to the following entities for the following purposes:
		(a)	$2,000,000 in Schedule (2) is available to the University of the Pacific to support development of a new medical school at the university.
		(b)	$2,000,000 in Schedule (1) is available to the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living for building renovations and infrastructure upgrades to campus communication and life safety systems.
		(c)	$1,000,000 in Schedule (1) is available to the City of Long Beach for the West Health Facility for facility, security, and safety improvements.

SEC. 147.

Item 4170-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

4170-001-0001—For support of California Department of Aging ........................				~~24,520,000~~ 25,420,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	3890-Nutrition ........................	2,283,000
	(2)	3900-Supportive Services ........................	6,986,000
	(3)	3905-Community-Based Programs and Projects ........................	404,000
	(4)	3910-Medi-Cal Programs ........................	~~16,978,000~~ 17,878,000
	(5)	3915-Policy and Planning ........................	8,630,000
	(6)	Reimbursements to 3890-Nutrition ........................	−1,718,000
	(7)	Reimbursements to 3900-Supportive Services ........................	−443,000
	(8)	Reimbursements to 3905-Community-Based Programs and Projects ........................	−398,000
	(9)	Reimbursements to 3910-Medi-Cal Programs ........................	−8,202,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The Department of Finance may decrease this item by up to $2,705,000 if the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality Final Rule (CMS-2439-F) is rescinded or repealed. Any adjustment of this item shall be reported in writing to the chairpersons of the fiscal committees in each house of the Legislature and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee within 10 days of the date the adjustment is approved.
	2.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (4) of this item, $900,000 shall be available for the department’s focused efforts on understanding potential options for addressing Community-Based Adult Services center closures, including administrative efficiencies and improvements for eligibility and claims issues.

SEC. 148.

Item 4170-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

4170-101-0001—For local assistance, California Department of Aging ........................				~~158,903,000~~ 161,413,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	3890-Nutrition ........................	~~108,754,000~~ 110,264,000
	(2)	3900-Supportive Services ........................	~~59,995,000~~ 60,995,000
	(3)	3905-Community-Based Programs and Projects ........................	4,493,000
	(4)	Reimbursements to 3890-Nutrition ........................	−9,780,000
	(5)	Reimbursements to 3900-Supportive Services ........................	−66,000
	(6)	Reimbursements to 3905-Community-Based Programs and Projects ........................	−4,493,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Finance, upon request by the California Department of Aging, may authorize transfers between Program 3890-Nutrition and Program 3900-Supportive Services in response to budget revisions submitted by the area agencies on aging.
	2.	Notwithstanding any other law, upon request by the California Department of Aging, the Department of Finance may increase the expenditure authority in Schedule (2) for the Long-Term Care Patient Representative Program established by Chapter 3.6 (commencing with Section 9260) of Division 8.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code if the expenditure authority in this item is projected to be insufficient to provide adequate patient representative services based on program caseload and service costs. The Department of Finance shall not authorize an increase pursuant to this provision sooner than 30 days after notification in writing of the necessity thereof is provided to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that considers appropriations and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time after that notification the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may determine.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $37,200,000 shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028, to support modernizing the Mello-Granlund Older Californians Act (Division 8.5 (commencing with Section 9000) of the Welfare and Institutions Code). The California Department of Aging, in consultation with the area agencies on aging, shall allocate this funding to support nutrition.
	4.	Notwithstanding any other law, the California Department of Aging may advance available funds to an area agency on aging in an amount up to one-fourth of the annual allocation when necessary to continue the provision of services or operations when a cashflow problem has been demonstrated according to the criteria set forth by the department. In addition to this item, this provision shall be applicable to Items 4170-101-0289, 4170-101-0890, 4170-101-3098, and 4170-102-0942.
	5.	Notwithstanding any other law, the California Department of Aging may provide annual local assistance by direct allocation to its local assistance partners to support older adult programs. Direct allocations will be provided via Memoranda of Understanding and supplemental agreements, wherever necessary, between the department and its local assistance partners. Instruction to the area agency on aging on the management and provision of direct services to older adults will be provided by a program manual or other similar instruction. In addition to this item, this provision shall be applicable to Items 4170-101-0289, 4170-101-0890, 4170-101-3098, and 4170-102-0942.
	6.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $20,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for disadvantaged seniors, subject to the enactment of a statute governing the use of these funds, and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
	7.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $710,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for Meals on Wheels San Diego County.
	8.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $250,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis to the Delano Senior Nutrition Program.
	9.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $550,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis to Community Bridges for the acquisition of a production kitchen that supports Meals on Wheels operations throughout Santa Cruz County.
	10.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $1,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis to the San Diego No Cost Senior Transportation Program.

SEC. 149.

Item 4260-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

4260-001-0001—For support of State Department of Health Care Services ........................					~~402,564,000~~ 404,148,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	3960-Health Care Services ........................		~~432,402,000~~ 433,986,000
	(2)	Reimbursements to 3960-Health Care Services ........................		−29,838,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The State Department of Health Care Services, in coordination with other state entities involved in the Medi-Cal Enterprise Systems modernization project efforts, shall provide the appropriate fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, the Department of Technology, and the California State Auditor with annual project status updates, including newly executed contracts, their purpose, and cost.
	2.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $605,000 is to reimburse the State Department of Public Health for lease-revenue bond base rental payments associated with the State Department of Health Care Services’ occupancy in the State Department of Public Health’s Richmond Laboratory. The Controller shall transfer funds appropriated in this item to the State Department of Public Health, in the amount shown in this provision as and when provided for in the schedule submitted by the State Public Works Board.
	3.	The Department of Finance may decrease this item by up to $7,811,000 if the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality Final Rule (CMS-2439-F) or the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services Final Rule (CMS-2442-F) is rescinded or repealed. Any adjustment of this item shall be reported in writing to the chairpersons of the fiscal committees in each house of the Legislature and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee within 10 days of the date the adjustment is approved.
	4.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $15,549,000 is available to support implementation of the provisions of Public Law 119-21.
		(b)	For purposes of implementing this provision, the State Department of Health Care Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision, through June 30, 2027, shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
		(c)	Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the State Department of Health Care Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this provision, in whole or in part, by means of plan or county letters, information notices, plan or provider bulletins, or other similar instructions without taking any further regulatory action.
		(d)	The Department of Finance may decrease this item by up to $15,549,000 if federal policy provisions related to Medicaid Eligibility within Public Law 119-21 are rescinded or repealed. Any adjustment of this item shall be reported in writing to the chairpersons of the fiscal committees in each house of the Legislature and the chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee within 10 days of the date the adjustment is approved.
	5.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $5,332,000 is available to support the State Department of Health Care Services in development of a comprehensive hospital value strategy to advance access to high-quality inpatient and outpatient hospital services, financially incentivize appropriate care delivery, and improve health outcomes for Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
		(b)	The State Department of Health Care Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid, nonbid, or negotiated basis to support the design, implementation, and ongoing support of the hospital value strategy and state directed payments for hospitals. Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision, through June 30, 2027, shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, the State Contracting Manual and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
		(c)	Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the State Department of Health Care Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this provision, in whole or in part, by means of plan or county letters, information notices, plan or provider bulletins, or other similar instructions without taking any further regulatory action.
	6.	The Department of Finance may increase expenditure authority in this item up to $25,000,000 in the 2026–27 fiscal year to support administrative costs for the transition of individuals with unsatisfactory immigration status to the fee-for-service delivery system.
	7.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $400,000 is available to hire additional nursing staff to evaluate the applications of frail, older Californians applying to enroll in a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
	8.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $31,000,000 is available for care coordination services to support Medi-Cal members with unsatisfactory immigration status transitioning from managed care to the fee-for-service delivery system, consistent with federal Medicaid requirements. Funds may be used for the following purposes:
		(a)	Contracted clinical and non-clinical staffing to provide care coordination and navigation services, including language access capabilities, integrated care planning, member outreach, and coordination with fee-for-service providers, with a focus on special populations and members with complex care needs.
		(b)	Enhancements to the Population Health Management service, including modifications to the longitudinal member record, care planning tools, dashboards, flags, and measures to support active care management of transitioning members and integration with the nurse advice line.
		(c)	The State Department of Health Care Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid, nonbid, or negotiated basis to support the design, implementation, and ongoing support of this provision entered into or amended pursuant to this provision, through June 30, 2028, shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, the State Contracting Manual and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
	9.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $8,000,000 is available for contracts with clinics and community-based organizations to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate care navigation services to Medi-Cal members transitioning from managed care to the fee-for-service delivery system.
		(a)	The State Department of Health Care Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid, nonbid, or negotiated basis to support the design, implementation, and ongoing support of this provision entered into or amended pursuant to this provision, through June 30, 2028, shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, the State Contracting Manual and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
	10.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $5,200,000 shall be available for the department to hire staff or enter into non-competitive bid contracts to assist with expediting Medi-Cal provider enrollment, revalidation, or recertification applications and reduce any backlogs.
		(a)	The State Department of Health Care Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid, nonbid, or negotiated basis to support the design, implementation, and ongoing support of this provision entered into or amended pursuant to this provision, through June 30, 2028, shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, the State Contracting Manual and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
	11.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $2,000,000 shall be available to support implementation of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative.
	12.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $300,000 may be used as contract resources to support the transition of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Centers (RHCs) reimbursement for state-only services from the Prospective Payment System (PPS) to non-PPS methodologies, effective for dates of service on or after July 1, 2027. Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision, including matching federal funds, shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
	13.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $1,500,000 shall support staffing or contract authority to enable the State Department of Health Care Services to clear the Medi-Cal Home and Community Based Alternatives (HCBA) Waiver waitlist and serve eligible individuals seeking enrollment in the HCBA Waiver program. For purposes of implementing this provision, the State Department of Health Care Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Notwithstanding any other law, contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision, through June 30, 2027, shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services

SEC. 150.

Item 4260-001-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

4260-001-0890—For support of State Department of Health Care Services, payable from the Federal Trust Fund ........................					~~663,133,000~~ 664,717,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	3960-Health Care Services ........................		~~663,133,000~~ 664,717,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $605,000 is to reimburse the State Department of Public Health for lease-revenue bond base rental payments associated with the State Department of Health Care Services’ occupancy in the State Department of Public Health’s Richmond Laboratory. The Controller shall transfer funds appropriated in this item to the State Department of Public Health in the amount shown in this provision as and when provided for in the schedule submitted by the State Public Works Board.
	2.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be available for the State Department of Health Care Services, in consultation with stakeholders, to develop a Comprehensive Value Strategy for Skilled Nursing Facility Services, to inform the reauthorization of the Medi-Cal Long-Term Care Reimbursement Act (Article 3.8 (commencing with Section 14126) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code) for dates of service on or after January 1, 2028. The State Department of Health Care Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis to implement this provision. Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
	3.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $17,500,000 is available to support implementation of the provisions of the federal One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21).
		(b)	For purposes of implementing this provision, the State Department of Health Care Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision, through June 30, 2027, shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
		(c)	Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the State Department of Health Care Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this provision, in whole or in part, by means of plan or county letters, information notices, plan or provider bulletins, or other similar instructions without taking any further regulatory action.
		(d)	The Department of Finance may decrease this item by up to $17,500,000 if federal policy provisions related to Medicaid within the federal One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21) are rescinded or repealed. Any adjustment of this item shall be reported in writing to the chairpersons of the fiscal committees in each house of the Legislature and the chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee within 10 days of the date the adjustment is approved.
	4.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $5,332,000 is available to support the State Department of Health Care Services in development of a comprehensive hospital value strategy to advance access to high-quality inpatient and outpatient hospital services, financially incentivize appropriate care delivery, and improve health outcomes for Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
		(b)	The State Department of Health Care Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid, nonbid, or negotiated basis to support the design, implementation, and ongoing support of the hospital value strategy and state directed payments for hospitals. Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision, through June 30, 2027, shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, the State Contracting Manual and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
		(c)	Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the State Department of Health Care Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this provision, in whole or in part, by means of plan or county letters, information notices, plan or provider bulletins, or other similar instructions without taking any further regulatory action.
	5.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $5,200,000 shall be available for the department to hire staff or enter into non-competitive bid contracts to assist with expediting Medi-Cal provider enrollment, revalidation, or recertification applications and reduce any backlogs.
		(a)	The State Department of Health Care Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid, nonbid, or negotiated basis to support the design, implementation, and ongoing support of this provision entered into or amended pursuant to this provision, through June 30, 2028, shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, the State Contracting Manual and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
	6.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $1,500,000 shall support staffing or contract authority to enable the State Department of Health Care Services to clear the Medi-Cal Home and Community Based Alternatives (HCBA) Waiver waitlist and serve all eligible individuals seeking enrollment in the HCBA Waiver program. For purposes of implementing this provision, the State Department of Health Care Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Notwithtsanding any other law, contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision, through June 30, 2027, shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.

SEC. 151.

Item 4260-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

4260-101-0001—For local assistance, State Department of Health Care Services, California Medical Assistance Program, payable from the Health Care Deposit Fund after transfer from the General Fund ........................						~~46,512,583,000~~ 46,545,696,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	3960015-County and Other Local Assistance Administration ........................			2,103,137,000
	(2)	3960022-Benefits (Medical Care and Services) ........................			~~51,493,964,000~~ 46,545,696,000
	(3)	Reimbursements to 3960015-County and Other Local Assistance Administration ........................			−148,931,000
	(4)	Reimbursements to 3960022-Benefits (Medical Care and Services) ........................			−6,935,587,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The aggregate principal amount of disproportionate share hospital general obligation debt that may be issued in the current fiscal year pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (f) of Section 14085.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be $0.
	2.	Notwithstanding any other law, both the federal and nonfederal shares of any moneys recovered for previously paid health care services, provided pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 14000) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, are hereby appropriated and shall be expended as soon as practicable for medical care and services as defined in the Welfare and Institutions Code.
	3.	Notwithstanding any other law, accounts receivable for recoveries as described in Provision 2 shall have no effect upon the positive balance of the General Fund or the Health Care Deposit Fund. Notwithstanding any other law, moneys recovered as described in this item that are required to be transferred from the Health Care Deposit Fund to the General Fund shall be credited by the Controller to the General Fund without regard to the appropriation from which it was drawn.
	4.	Upon order of the Department of Finance and without regard to fiscal year, the General Fund shall make one or more loans available not to exceed a cumulative total of $1,000,000,000 to be transferred as needed to the Health Care Deposit Fund to meet cash needs. All moneys so transferred shall be repaid as soon as sufficient revenue or reimbursements have been collected to meet immediate cash needs and in installments as revenue or reimbursements accumulate if the loan is outstanding for more than one year.
	5.	Notwithstanding any other law, the State Department of Health Care Services may give public notice relative to proposing or amending any rule or regulation or administrative directive that could result in increased costs in the Medi-Cal program only after approval by the Department of Finance. Additionally, any rule or regulation adopted by the State Department of Health Care Services and any communication that increases costs in the Medi-Cal program shall be effective only after the date upon which it is approved by the Department of Finance.
	6.	Change orders to the medical or the dental fiscal intermediary contract for amounts exceeding a total cost of $250,000 shall be approved by the Department of Finance not sooner than 30 days after written notification of the change order is provided to the chairpersons of the fiscal and policy committees in each house of the Legislature and to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time after that notification as the chairperson of the joint committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may determine. The semiannual estimates of Medi-Cal expenditures provided to the Legislature in January and May may constitute the notification required by this provision.
	7.	Recoveries of advances made to counties in prior years pursuant to Section 14153 of the Welfare and Institutions Code are reappropriated to the Health Care Deposit Fund for reimbursement of those counties where allowable costs exceeded the amounts advanced. Recoveries in excess of the amounts required to fully reimburse allowable costs shall be transferred to the General Fund. When a projected deficiency exists in the California Medical Assistance Program, these funds, subject to notification to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, are appropriated and shall be expended as soon as practicable for the state’s share of payments for medical care and services and county and other local assistance administration.
	8.	The Department of Finance may transfer funds representing all or any portion of any estimated savings that are a result of improvements in the Medi-Cal claims processing procedures from the Medi-Cal services budget or the support budget of the State Department of Health Care Services (Item 4260-001-0001) to the fiscal intermediary budget item for purposes of making improvements to the Medi-Cal claims system.
	9.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of expenditure authority between schedules within this item and between this item and Items 4260-102-0001, 4260-111-0001, 4260-114-0001, and 4260-117-0001 in order to effectively administer the programs funded in these items. The Department of Finance may revise reimbursement authority in this item in order to effectively administer the programs funded in those items. The Department of Finance shall notify the Legislature within 10 days of authorizing such a transfer unless prior notification of the transfer has been included in the Medi-Cal estimates submitted pursuant to Section 14100.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. The 10-day notification to the Legislature shall include the reasons for the transfer, the fiscal assumptions used in calculating the transfer amount, and any potential fiscal effects on the program from which funds are being transferred or for which funds are being reduced.
	10.	If a federal grant that provides 75 percent federal financial participation to allow individuals in nursing homes to voluntarily move into a community setting and still receive the same amount of funding for services is awarded to the State Department of Health Care Services during the current fiscal year, then, notwithstanding any other law, the department may count expenditures from the appropriation made to this item as state matching funds for that grant.
	11.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Finance may authorize an increase to this appropriation to address costs resulting from adverse court rulings. The Department of Finance shall provide a 30-day notice of any proposed increase to the Legislature. The notification shall include the specifics of any cases with adverse rulings and the overall fiscal impact. Submission of the semiannual Medi-Cal estimate provided to the Legislature in January and May shall be considered meeting the notification requirement of this provision if the required information is included in the estimate.
	12.	To the extent practicable and consistent with existing procedures, the State Department of Health Care Services, in its sole discretion, shall seek favorable terms from the federal government regarding the repayment of federal funds for state-only populations in order to minimize the annual impact on the General Fund in any individual fiscal year.
	13.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Finance may adjust amounts in this item, Item 4260-111-0001, or any other related item resulting from the State Department of Health Care Services obtaining federal approval to claim federal financial participation for expenditures associated with Designated State Health Programs as part of the CalAIM Demonstration. Within 30 days of making any adjustment pursuant to this provision, the Department of Finance shall report the adjustment in writing to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. Submission of the semiannual Medi-Cal estimate provided to the Legislature in January and May shall be considered meeting the reporting requirement of this provision if the required information is included in the estimate.
	13.5.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), up to $10,000,000 is available for the Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Pro-gram for the purpose of providing medically necessary hearing aids and related services to eligible persons as described in subprovision (b).
		(b)	A person is eligible for the program de-scribed in this provision if they meet all of the following criteria:
			(1)	The person is under 21 years of age.
			(2)	The person’s household income does not exceed 600 percent of the federal poverty level.
			(3)	The person is not eligible for the Medi-Cal program or the California Children’s Services Program.
			(4)	The person does not have health insurance coverage for hearing aids.
		(c)	For purposes of paragraph (4) of subprovision (b), a person is deemed to have no health insurance coverage if any of the following apply:
			(1)	The person has no health insurance coverage.
			(2)	The person has health insurance coverage that excludes coverage for hearing aids.
			(3)	The person has health insurance coverage that has a coverage limit of $1,500 or less for hearing aids.
		(d)	The State Department of Health Care Services shall specify the benefits and services provided to eligible persons under the program described in this provision. This shall include hearing aids, including bone conduction devices, when medically necessary.
		(e)	The State Department of Health Care Services shall develop processes to ensure, to the extent practicable, health insurance coverage for hearing aids and related ser-vices covered pursuant to this provision is used before the Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Program is billed.
		(f)	The State Department of Health Care Services may contract with public and private entities in order to implement this provision. Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision shall be exempt from Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 14600) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Con-tract Code, the State Contracting Manual, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the State Department of General Services.
		(g)	Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the State Department of Health Care Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this provision, in whole or in part, by means of provider bulletin or similar instructions, without taking any further regulatory action.
	14.	(a)	The State Department of Health Care Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts on a bid, non-bid, or negotiated basis with a drug rebate aggregator or another entity that provides rebate aggregation services to consolidate and manage drug rebate negotiation, invoicing, collection, dispute resolution, and other related activities with manufacturers, distributors, dispensers, or suppliers of single-source and multiple source drugs, appliances, durable medical equipment, medical supplies, and other product type health care services. Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this section shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, the State Contracting Manual and the State Administrative Manual and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
		(b)	Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the State Department of Health Care Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this section, in whole or in part, by means of plan or county letters, information notices, plan or provider bulletins, or other similar instructions without taking any further regulatory action.
	15.	Notwithstanding Section 16531.1 of the Government Code, the General Fund cash loans made to the Medical Providers Interim Payment Fund in the 2024–25 and 2025–26 fiscal years are available over the 2024–25 and 2025–26 fiscal years for programs funded within this item. No later than June 30, 2034, an allocation from the General Fund shall be made to recognize for budgetary financial reporting the cost of the loans made to the Medical Providers Interim Payment Fund in the 2024–25 and 2025–26 fiscal years. The Director of Finance may order the repayment of all or a portion of the loans sooner if the Department of Finance, in consultation with the State Department of Health Care Services, determines that the funds appropriated in this item exceed the required costs for programs funded within the item.
	16.	The Legislature finds that the total funds appropriated in this item exceeds the amount of General Fund revenue appropriated to support the Medi-Cal program prior to the effective date of Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 14199.100) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code (Proposition 35). The Legislature further finds that, for purposes of Proposition 35, increases in Medi-Cal base managed care capitation rates reflect an expansion of healthcare benefits, healthcare services, health-care workforce, and payment rates above and beyond those already in effect or in existence as of January 1, 2024, and are in addition to existing reimbursement rates and any other payments made by the department as of January 1, 2024, and do not supplant amounts that would otherwise be payable by a Medi-Cal managed care plan or the department, as applicable, to a recipient of moneys provided by Article 4 (commencing with Section 14199.109) of Chapter 7.5 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
	17.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (3), $2,000,000 is available for the H.R. 1 Navigators for Clinics Program.
		(a)	These funds will be made available as a reimbursement to the General Fund, subject to the deposit of nonstate money made to the State Department of Health Care Services and made with the intent for the exclusive use of the H.R. 1 Navigators for Clinics Program.
		(b)	The State Department of Health Care Services shall seek any necessary federal approvals for purposes of obtaining federal funding for activities conducted under this item.
		(c)	Notwithstanding any other law, these funds shall be allocated for Medi-Cal outreach and enrollment activities.
		(d)	For purposes of implementing this provision, the State Department of Health Care Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Notwithstanding any other law, contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this subdivision shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, and Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
		(e)	Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the State Department of Health Care Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this provision, in whole or in part, by means of all-county letters, plan letters, information notices, provider bulletins, or other similar instructions, without taking any further regulatory action.
		(f)	Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Finance may authorize an increase to this appropriation for reimbursements received for providing health navigation to Community Health Centers and Regional Clinic Associations to maintain enrollment or retain coverage for Medi-Cal eligible individuals. Submission of the semiannual Medi-Cal estimate provided to the Legislature in January and May shall be considered meeting the notification requirement of this provision if the required information is included in the estimate.
	20.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $7,700,000 shall support rate increases as bridge funding for Congregate Living Health Facilities pending transition into the managed care delivery system.
		(a)	Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the Department of Health Care Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this item, or any appertaining Medi-Cal reimbursement methodologies in whole or in part, by means of all-county letters, plan letters, provider bulletins, information notices, or other similar instructions, without taking any further regulatory action.
		(b)	The Department of Health Care Services may require Medi-Cal providers, Medi-Cal managed care plans, and other persons or entities pertaining to the Medi-Cal program to submit information the department deems necessary to implement and monitor compliance with this item, at the times and in the form and manner specified by the department.
		(c)	The Department of Health Care Services may, at its sole discretion, direct Medi-Cal managed care plans to reimburse eligible Congregate Living Health Facilities in accordance with one or more directed payment methodologies pursuant to subsection (d) of Section 438.6 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
		(d)	This item shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.
	~~21.~~	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $1,500,000 shall support staffing or contract authority to enable the Department to clear the Medi-Cal Home and Community Based Alternatives (HCBA) Waiver waitlist and serve all eligible individuals seeking enrollment in the HCBA Waiver program.
	23.	(a)	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), a one-time $20,000,000 allocation shall be available for the State Department of Health Care Services to provide non-competitive grants to county behavioral health departments to support the implementation of Proposition 36 (2024).
		(b)	Grants shall be provided to counties according to an allocation methodology determined by the department, in consultation with the Judicial Council.
		(c)	Counties shall spend at least 50 percent of the funds allocated pursuant to this provision to support planning and capacity building activities to expand and accelerate services, including, but not limited to, capital for housing and treatment, including recovery housing; hiring, training, and development of policies and procedures; support for information technology infrastructure costs, including, but not limited to, changes needed to electronic medical record systems; and changes needed for reporting data, and case tracking. No matching funds are required for any portion of a county’s allocation that is expended solely on planning and capacity building activities.
		(d)	Any portion of a county’s allocation expended on behavioral health treatment services shall be matched by a 25 percent match from local funding sources. County behavioral health departments must maximize federal reimbursements for eligible services, in collaboration with the courts and other partners. Funding allocated under this provision may not be used to pay for services that are covered by an individual’s commercial insurance coverage. These provisions are not intended to replace or relieve current county funding obligations required to draw down federal matching funds for Medi-Cal covered services.
		(e)	Funding spent on services pursuant to subprovision (d) may be used to cover costs associated with Proposition 36 (2024) that are not Medi-Cal reimbursable, including workload and behavioral health evaluations related to court proceedings and treatment not covered by Medi-Cal, or private commercial insurance.
		(f)	As a condition of receiving funds pursuant to this provision, county behavioral health departments shall provide data and outcomes, including, but not limited to, information on how funds were expended and the number of people served, in a manner determined by the State Department of Health Care Services, in consultation with the Judicial Council. The State Department of Health Care Services shall coordinate with the Judicial Council to ensure that the data is collected and reported necessary for the Judicial Council to comply with the reporting requirement in Provision 17.4 of Item 0250-101-0001.
		(g)	Up to 5 percent of this funding may be retained by the State Department of Health Care Services for administering this funding.
		(h)	The funding allocated in this provision shall be available for expenditure or encumbrance until June 30, 2029.
		(i)	In providing the funding allocated in this provision, it is the intent of the Legislature to help offset county responsibilities related to the initial implementation of Proposition 36 (2024).
		(j)	For purposes of implementing this provision, the State Department of Health Care Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Notwithstanding any other law, contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this section shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, and Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
		(k)	Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the State Department of Health Care Services, without taking any further regulatory action, shall implement, interpret, and make specific this section by means of all-county letters, plan letters, information notices, or similar instructions.
	24.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $250,000,000 is available to the State Department of Health Care Services to make grants to designated public hospitals in support of their health care expenditures.
		(b)	Grants made pursuant to this provision shall:
			(1)	Not constitute Medi-Cal payments or patient care payments.
			(2)	Not supplant or reduce any other financial obligations of the state toward designated public hospitals.
			(3)	Not be offset by the state for any purpose.
			(4)	Not be considered “revenue and other funds paid or payable for the fiscal year,” as such term is used in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 17612.3 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or “total revenues” as defined in paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 17612.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and as used in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 17612.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, for purposes of redirection of realignment calculations pursuant to Article 12 of Chapter 6 of Part 5 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
			(5)	Be supplemental to all other funding for health care.
		(c)	The department shall distribute the direct grant funds made available in this provision pursuant to a methodology developed in consultation with the designated public hospitals. The methodology shall not require prospective or retrospective documentation of the use of the grants, nor shall the grants be subject to any reconciliation process.
		(d)	For purposes of this provision, “designated public hospital” has the meaning given in subdivision (f) of Section 14184.10 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
		(e)	This provision shall be implemented only to the extent the department determines federal financial participation under the Medi-Cal program is not jeopardized.
		(f)	Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement, interpret, or make specific this provision by means provider bulletins or other similar instructions, without taking any further regulatory action.
	25.	(a)	Notwithstanding subdivision (e) of Section 14132.57 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2) of this item, $42,200,000 shall be available to support extension of the community-based mobile crisis response services benefit in the Medi-Cal program until June 30, 2027.
		(b)	Notwithstanding subdivision (e) of Section 14132.57 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, the provisions of Section 14132.57 shall remain operative and shall govern the provision of community-based mobile-crisis services funded by this item until June 30, 2027.
	26.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $5,000,000 is provided for one-time direct payment to CenCal Health for the purposes of establishing a behavioral health pilot program on the treatment of severe schizophrenia, or anosognosia, in the Managed Care Plan’s service region.
	27.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $2,000,000 is available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028, for one-time direct payment to the Yurok Tribe of California to support their health programs.
	28.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $30,000,000 shall support Medi-Cal payment increases for Private Duty Nursing services for dates of service no sooner than January 1, 2027.
		(a)	Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the Department of Health Care Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this item, or any appertaining Medi-Cal reimbursement methodologies in whole or in part, by means of all-county letters, plan letters, provider bulletins, information notices, or other similar instructions, without taking any further regulatory action.
		(b)	The Department of Health Care Services may require Medi-Cal providers, Medi-Cal managed care plans, and other persons or entities pertaining to the Medi-Cal program to submit information the department deems necessary to implement and monitor compliance with this item, at the times and in the form and manner specified by the department.
		(c)	The Department of Health Care Services may, at its sole discretion, direct Medi-Cal managed care plans to reimburse eligible providers of Private Duty Nursing services in accordance with one or more directed payment methodologies pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 438.6 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
		(d)	This item shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.
	~~29.~~	~~Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $5,000,000 is provided for one-time direct payment to support Allcove youth mental health centers.~~
	29.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be allocated in equal one-time amounts of $454,545 to each of the following 11 entities to support allcove youth mental health centers:
		(a)	Chinatown Service Center.
		(b)	Coast Pride.
		(c)	Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley.
		(d)	Yuba County Office of Education.
		(e)	Yurok Tribe.
		(f)	Beach Cities Healthcare District.
		(g)	Peninsula Health Care District.
		(h)	Wellness and Prevention Center.
		(i)	Greater Sacramento Urban League.
		(j)	Stanford University.
		(k)	Alum Rock Counseling Center.
	30.	(a)	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1) of this item, $32,200,000 is available to support county eligibility workload related to the Medi-Cal program.
		(b)	These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
		(c)	Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 14154 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, these funds shall be considered a cost-of-doing-business adjustment for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 fiscal years.
	31.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $30,000,000 shall support repayment of federal funds claimed in relation to payments that qualify as overpayments solely and exclusively by virtue of being payments to a prohibited entity, as defined in Section 71113 of federal H.R. 1 (Public Law 119-21), for dates of service from July 4, 2025, to September 10, 2025, inclusive. The State Department of Health Care Services shall not make overpayment-related recoveries from Medi-Cal managed care plans, and Medi-Cal managed care plans shall not make overpayment-related recoveries from providers that meet the definition of a “prohibited entity”, in relation to such payments.
	32.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2) of this item, $27,013,000 shall be allocated and passed through to the following entities for the following purposes:
		(a)	$6,000,000 is available to the Westminster Free Clinic to support infrastructure development.
		(b)	$3,500,000 is available to the Chinatown Service Center in the San Gabriel Valley to support the San Gabriel Behavioral Health and Youth Wellness Center and the Healthcare Workforce Development and Simulation Training Center in Monterey Park.
		(c)	$8,000,000 is available to the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital for operational support.
		(d)	$1,000,000 is available to Los Angeles County to support mobile clinics for respiratory illnesses.
		(e)	$2,000,000 is available to Santa Clara Valley Healthcare for equipment to expand behavioral health treatment modalities.
		(f)	$500,000 is available to Luminarias Institute Inc. to support the Behavioral Health Capacity Preservation Program.
		(g)	$2,000,000 is available to Kern County, on behalf of Kern Medical, to support the design, construction, staffing, and deployment of a purpose-built mobile dental unit with two dental chairs and on-board X-ray capability.
		(h)	$88,000 is available to Kern County to expand cancer prevention, early detection, screening, and patient navigation resources for residents of rural and disadvantaged communities who face barriers to accessing cancer prevention and care. Funds may support community-based outreach, locally accessible screening, referrals, and navigation to diagnostic and treatment services.
		(i)	$325,000 is available to Watsonville Community Hospital to support hospital upgrades.
		(j)	$1,000,000 is available to the Loma Linda Children’s Hospital for support of the Resiliency Institute for Childhood Adversity.
		(k)	$1,300,000 is available to Santa Barbara County to support a three-chair mobile dental vehicle to provide oral health services to county residents.
		(l)	$1,000,000 is available to Planned Parenthood California Central Coast to support postpartum programs in San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties.
		(m)	$300,000 is available to the United Way Capital Region to convert the Sierra Health Foundation’s Alhambra Boulevard site into a permanent, trauma-informed center for the Sacramento region.
	33.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $500,000 is available to extend the current contract with Shatterproof, a non-profit organization, through September 30, 2027 in support of the Atlas treatment platform.
		(b)	For purposes of implementing this provision, the State Department of Health Care Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Notwithstanding any other law, contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision, through June 30, 2027, shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
	34.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2) of this item, $7,100,000 shall be allocated and passed through to the Yurok Tribe of California for their allcove site.

SEC. 152.

Item 4260-101-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

4260-101-0890—For local assistance, State Department of Health Care Services, payable from the Federal Trust Fund ........................					~~132,875,380,000~~ 132,873,880,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	3960015-County and Other Local Assistance Administration ........................		6,411,546,000
	(2)	3960022-Benefits (Medical Care and Services) ........................		~~126,463,834,000~~ 126,462,334,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of expenditure authority between Schedules (1) and (2) of this item and between this item and Items 4260-102-0890, 4260-106-0890, 4260-111-0890, 4260-114-0890, and 4260-117-0890 in order to effectively administer the programs funded in these items. The Department of Finance shall notify the Legislature within 10 days of authorizing such a transfer unless prior notification of the transfer has been included in the Medi-Cal estimates submitted pursuant to Section 14100.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. The 10-day notification to the Legislature shall include the reasons for the transfer, the fiscal assumptions used in calculating the transfer amount, and any potential fiscal effects on the program from which funds are being transferred or for which funds are being reduced.
	2.	(a)	The Department of Finance is authorized to approve expenditures payable from the Federal Trust Fund (Item 4260-101-0890) in those amounts made necessary by changes in either caseload or payments.
		(b)	If the Department of Finance determines that the estimate of expenditures will exceed the expenditures authorized for this item, the Department of Finance shall so report to the Legislature. At the time the report is made, the amount of the appropriation made in this item shall be increased by the amount of the excess unless and until otherwise provided by law.
	3.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), up to $3,500,000 is available for California’s Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Provider Infrastructure Payments. For the purpose of implementing TMaH Provider Infrastructure Payments, the State Department of Health Care Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision, through June 30, 2027, shall be exempt from Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 14600) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, the State Contracting Manual, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
		(b)	Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the State Department of Health Care Services may implement this provision by means of plan or county letters, information notices, plan or provider bulletins, or other similar instructions, without taking regulatory action.
	4.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $30,000,000 shall support Medi-Cal payment increases for Private Duty Nursing services for dates of service no sooner than January 1, 2027.
		(a)	Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the Department of Health Care Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this item, or any appertaining Medi-Cal reimbursement methodologies in whole or in part, by means of all-county letters, plan letters, provider bulletins, information notices, or other similar instructions, without taking any further regulatory action.
		(b)	The Department of Health Care Services may require Medi-Cal providers, Medi-Cal managed care plans, and other persons or entities pertaining to the Medi-Cal program to submit information the department deems necessary to implement and monitor compliance with this item, at the times and in the form and manner specified by the department.
		(c)	The Department of Health Care Services may, at its sole discretion, direct Medi-Cal managed care plans to reimburse eligible providers of Private Duty Nursing services in accordance with one or more directed payment methodologies pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 438.6 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
		(d)	This item shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.
	5.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $7,700,000 shall support Medi-Cal payment increases for Congregate Living Health Facilities for dates of service prior to the transition of applicable services into the managed care delivery system.
		(a)	Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the Department of Health Care Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this item, or any appertaining Medi-Cal reimbursement methodologies in whole or in part, by means of all-county letters, plan letters, provider bulletins, information notices, or other similar instructions, without taking any further regulatory action.
		(b)	The Department of Health Care Services may require Medi-Cal providers, Medi-Cal managed care plans, and other persons or entities pertaining to the Medi-Cal program to submit information the department deems necessary to implement and monitor compliance with this item, at the times and in the form and manner specified by the department.
		(c)	The Department of Health Care Services may, at its sole discretion, direct Medi-Cal managed care plans to reimburse eligible Congregate Living Health Facilities in accordance with one or more directed payment methodologies pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 438.6 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
		(d)	This item shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.

SEC. 153.

Item 4260-101-3381 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

4260-101-3381—For local assistance, State Department of Health Care Services, payable from the Health Care Affordability Reserve Fund ........................
8,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 3960022-Benefits (Medical Care and Services) ........................ 8,000,000

Provisions:

1. Notwithstanding subdivision (d) of Section 100520.5 of the Government Code, the funds appropriated in schedule (1) are available to support outpatient maintenance dialysis services medically necessary for the treatment of chronic dialysis and end-stage renal disease furnished to individuals, including medically necessary transportation to and from the facility for the purpose of receiving these services, as described in subdivision (f) of Section 14007.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code by Medi-Cal providers pursuant to the Department of Health Care Services guidance.

SEC. 154.

Item 4260-115-3414 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

4260-115-3414—For local assistance, State Department of Health Care Services, payable from the 988 State Suicide and Behavioral Health Crisis Services Fund ........................				~~31,961,000~~ 56,961,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	3960050-Other Care Services ........................	~~31,961,000~~ 56,961,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 is available to support a California “Press 3” option for LGBTQ+ suicide prevention resources, pursuant to Section 53123.8 of the Government Code.

SEC. 155.

Item 4260-490 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

4260-490—Reappropriation, State Department of Health Care Services. The amount specified in the following citation is reappropriated for the purpose provided for in this appropriation and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027:

0001—General Fund

(1) Up to $1,398,000 in Item 4260-116-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) for the Naloxone Distribution Project.

SEC. 156.

Item 4265-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

4265-001-0001—For support of State Department of Public Health ........................					~~381,362,000~~ 395,362,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	4040-Public Health Emergency Preparedness ........................		17,351,000
	(2)	4045-Public and Environmental Health ........................		~~574,300,000~~ 588,300,000
	(3)	4050-Licensing and Certification ........................		~~28,685,000~~ 32,285,000
	(4)	9900100-Administration ........................		60,433,000
	(5)	9900200-Administration—Distributed ........................		−60,433,000
	(6)	Reimbursements to 4045-Public and Environmental Health ........................		−222,833,000
	(7)	Reimbursements to 4050-Licensing and Certification ........................		~~−16,141,000~~ −19,741,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Except as otherwise prohibited by law, the State Department of Public Health shall promulgate emergency regulations to adjust the public health fees set by regulation to an amount such that, if the new fees were effective throughout the 2026–27 fiscal year, the estimated revenues would be sufficient to offset at least 95 percent of the approved program level intended to be supported by those fees. The General Fund fees of the department that are subject to the annual fee adjustment pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 100425 of the Health and Safety Code shall be increased by 20.3 percent. The special fund fees of the department that are subject to the annual fee adjustment pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 100425 of the Health and Safety Code may be increased by 20.3 percent only if the fund condition statement for a fund projects a reserve less than 10 percent of estimated expenditures and the revenues projected for the 2026–27 fiscal year are less than the appropriation contained in this act.
	2.	Notwithstanding subdivision (b) of Section 100450 of the Health and Safety Code, departmental fees that are subject to the annual fee adjustment pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 100450 of the Health and Safety Code shall not be increased for the 2026–27 fiscal year. This adjustment shall not be applied to fees established by subdivisions (f), (g), (m), and (s) of Section 1300 of the Business and Professions Code.
	3.	The State Department of Public Health shall limit expenditures in this item to implement the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 7150) of Part 1 of Division 7 of the Health and Safety Code) to the amount of actual fees collected from tissue banks.
	4.	Notwithstanding any other law, and upon approval of the Director of Finance, the amount appropriated in Schedule (1) shall be increased to adjust for federal reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for wildfires and related emergencies. The Department of Finance shall notify the Legislature within 10 days of authorizing an augmentation pursuant to this provision. The notification to the Legislature shall describe the reason for the augmentation.
	5.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $1,020,000 shall be available for implementation and consulting contract costs associated with the implementation of the Real Foods, Healthy Kids Act upon approval of Stage 4 of the Project Approval Lifecycle or a Project Delegation Request by the Department of Technology.
	6.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), up to $10,000,000 shall be available to design, develop, and implement a disease surveillance system upon approval of Stage 4 Project Approval Lifecycle project documents by the Department of Technology.
	7.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), ~~$5,000,000~~ $7,000,000 shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028, for activities related to the Governor’s Advisory Council for Physical Fitness and Well-Being. Of this amount, $2,000,000 is to expand training opportunities for coaches of youth sports and may be transferred by the Department of Finance from this provision to Item 4265-111-0001.
	8.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $750,000 is allocated for healthy foods subject to legislation.
	9.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $995,000 shall be available for expenditure or encumbrance through June 30, 2030, to administer grants to sustain existing programs and expand services in less resourced regions provided by LGBTQ+ serving organizations and LGBTQ+ community centers that provide culturally responsive health and social services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and other sexual and gender diverse individuals and communities.
	10.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $4,000,000 shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029 to implement the Youth Sports for All Act (Article 2.8 (commencing with Section 124250) of Chapter 4 of Part 2 of Division 106 of the Health and Safety Code).
	11.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2) of this item, $8,000,000 shall be allocated for the following purposes:
		(a)	$5,000,000 for Public Health Network Information Exchange (PHNIX) to advance public-benefit health innovation.
		(b)	$3,000,000 to improve women’s health outcomes across reproductive health, maternal health, menopause, behavioral health, heart health, and chronic conditions.
		(c)	The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of funds from this provision to Item 4265-111-0001.

SEC. 157.

Item 4265-001-3098 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

4265-001-3098—For support of State Department of Public Health, payable from the State Department of Public Health Licensing and Certification Program Fund ........................				~~345,055,000~~ 348,655,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	4040-Public Health Emergency Preparedness ........................	1,211,000
	(2)	4045-Public and Environmental Health ........................	2,000,000
	(3)	4050-Licensing and Certification ........................	~~341,844,000~~ 345,444,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (3), $450,000 shall be available for the Program Flex Waiver, contingent upon Department of Technology approval through the Project Approval Lifecycle or the Project Delivery Lifecycle or upon the proposed effort being scoped into the Patient Safety and Antidiscrimination Project, requiring approval of the development and implementation phase.

SEC. 158.

Item 4265-111-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

4265-111-0001—For local assistance, State Department of Public Health ........................					~~368,742,000~~ 368,892,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	4040-Public Health Emergency Preparedness ........................		4,960,000
	(2)	4045-Public and Environmental Health ........................		~~715,613,000~~ 715,763,000
	(3)	Reimbursements to 4045-Public and Environmental Health ........................		−351,831,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The Office of AIDS in the State Department of Public Health, in allocating and processing contracts and grants, shall comply with the same requirements that are established for contracts and grants for other public health programs. Notwithstanding any other law, the contracts or grants administered by the Office of AIDS shall be exempt from the Public Contract Code and shall not require approval by the Department of General Services prior to their execution.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $6,000,000 shall be available for Sickle Cell Centers for Excellence as pass-through funds.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $3,500,000 shall be available as pass-through funds to the ALS Network, to provide a wraparound model of care for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and their caregivers.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $9,005,000 shall be available for expenditure or encumbrance through June 30, 2030, for grants to sustain existing programs and expand services in less-resourced regions provided by LGBTQ+ serving organizations and LGBTQ+ community centers that provide culturally responsive health and social services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and other sexual and gender diverse individuals and communities. Funds may be used to fund LGBTQ+ serving organizations for the purposes of providing, expanding, coordinating, and sustaining culturally responsive health and supportive services that improve health outcomes and reduce barriers to care for LGBTQ+ individuals and communities. Eligible activities may include, but are not limited to:
		(a)	Physical health, behavioral health, HIV prevention and treatment, sexual health, substance use disorder, and gender affirming health care services.
		(b)	Care coordination, patient navigation, linkage-to-care services, and other activities that improve access to care, care retention, continuity of care, and overall health outcomes.
		(c)	Services and interventions that address social, economic and structural barriers to health and well-being, including housing stability, homelessness prevention, supportive housing access, housing navigation, intensive case management, workforce development, benefits enrollment, immigration-related services, transportation assistance, food security, outreach, peer support, social connectedness, and other culturally responsive supportive services.
		(d)	Activities that strengthen grantee operational sustainability and continuity of care, including coordinated service delivery, provider network stabilization, workforce capacity, data security, emergency preparedness, uncompensated care, and responses to funding disruptions, cyberattacks, harassment, violence, and other threats that may impede access to care or disrupt service delivery. Including, but not limited to, rent, mortgage, capital expenses for security improvements, and other expenses that contribute to ensuring that centers are able to continue to operate.
	5.	In administering Provision 4, the State Department of Public Health shall prioritize equitable geographic distribution of grants throughout the state, including rural, frontier, and historically underserved communities. The department shall consult with LGBTQ+ community stakeholders, service providers, public health experts, and individuals with lived experience in developing program guidance and grant criteria for purposes of implementing this provision.
		(a)	Notwithstanding any other law, contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this provision are exempt from the personal services contracting requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, from Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, the State Administrative Manual, and the State Contracting Manual, and are further exempt from the review or approval of the Department of General Services, including as specified in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. This exemption shall last until June 30, 2030.
		(b)	The department shall be authorized to provide up to 50 percent of grant funding in advance to address the immediate crisis Centers are experiencing.
	6.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $3,200,000 shall be available as pass-through funds to the Foundation for a Better Life for Atlas and Unshame CA.
	7.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $3,000,000 is allocated to implement the Youth Sports for All Act (Article 2.8 (commencing with Section 124250) of Chapter 4 of Part 2 of Division 106 of the Health and Safety Code).
	8.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $3,150,000 shall be allocated and passed through to the following entities for the following purposes:
		(a)	$150,000 to the Delano Mosquito Abatement District for renovation and modernization of its regional public health laboratory to improve laboratory safety and expand surveillance, early detection, and response capabilities for vector-borne and zoonotic disease threats.
		(b)	$3,000,000 to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for environmental recovery.

SEC. 159.

Item 4265-494 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

4265-494—Reappropriation, State Department of Public Health. The balance of the appropriation provided in the following citation is reappropriated for the purposes provided for in that appropriation and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027:

0001—General Fund

(1) Provision 16 of Item 4265-001-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69 and 240, Stats. 2021).

SEC. 160.

Item 4300-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

4300-101-0001—For local assistance, State Department of Developmental Services, for Regional Centers ........................				~~13,089,062,000~~ 13,090,062,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	4140015-Operations ........................	1,796,398,000
	(2)	4140019-Purchase of Services ........................	~~19,229,874,000~~ 19,230,874,000
	(3)	4140031-Early Start Family Resource Services ........................	2,003,000
	(4)	Reimbursements to 4140015-Operations ........................	−591,952,000
	(5)	Reimbursements to 4140019-Purchase of Services ........................	−7,347,261,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Upon order of the Director of Finance, the Controller shall transfer such funds as are necessary between this item and Item 4300-001-0001. Within 10 working days after approval of a transfer as authorized by this provision, the Director of Finance shall notify the chairpersons of the fiscal committees in each house of the Legislature and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee of the transfer, including the amount transferred, how the amount transferred was determined, and how the amount transferred will be utilized.
	2.	A loan or loans shall be made available from the General Fund to the State Department of Developmental Services not to exceed a cumulative total of $1,588,373,000. The loan funds shall be transferred to this item as needed to meet cashflow needs due to delays in collecting reimbursements from the Health Care Deposit Fund. All moneys so transferred shall be repaid as soon as sufficient reimbursements have been collected to meet immediate cash needs and in installments as reimbursements accumulate if the loan is outstanding for more than one year.
	3.	Notwithstanding Section 26.00, the Director of Finance may authorize transfer of expenditure authority between Schedules (1) and (2) in order to more accurately reflect expenditures in the Early Intervention Program (Part C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1431 et seq.)).
	4.	Notwithstanding Section 26.00, the Director of Finance may authorize transfer of expenditure authority from Schedule (3) 4140031-Early Start Family Resource Services to Schedule (2) 4140019-Purchase of Services to more accurately reflect expenditures in the Early Start Programs.
	5.	Notwithstanding Section 26.00, the Director of Finance may authorize a transfer of up to $5,000,000 in expenditure authority from Schedule (1) to Schedule (2) to more accurately reflect year-end expenditures.
	6.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $1,000,000 shall be available to the City of Long Beach to provide people with disabilities access to adaptive technology and digital skills training.

SEC. 161.

Item 4700-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

4700-001-0001—For support of Department of Community Services and Development ........................				0
	Schedule:
	(1)	4181-Energy Programs ........................	50,000
	(2)	4185-Community Services ........................	1,000,000
	(3)	Reimbursements to 4181-Energy Programs ........................	−50,000
	(4)	Reimbursements to 4185-Community Services ........................	−1,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	A loan or loans shall be made available from the General Fund to the Department of Community Services and Development not to exceed a cumulative total of $5,000,000. The loan funds shall be transferred to this item as needed to meet cashflow needs due to delays in collecting from federal funds. All moneys so transferred shall be repaid as soon as sufficient funds have been collected to meet immediate cash needs and in installments if the loan is outstanding for more than one year.
	2.	The Department of Finance may increase the amount of the appropriation in this item by up to $5,000,000 to cover state operations costs not covered under the department’s annual federal awards. Any augmentation under this provision shall be authorized no sooner than 10 days after notification in writing of the necessity thereof to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. The funding shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.

SEC. 162.

Item 4700-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

4700-101-0001—For local assistance, Department of Community Services and Development ........................				0 3,000,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	4181-Energy Programs ........................	0
	(2)	4185-Community Services ........................	~~10,000,000~~ 13,000,000
	(3)	Reimbursements to 4181-Energy Programs ........................	0
	(4)	Reimbursements to 4185-Community Services ........................	−10,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	A loan or loans shall be made available from the General Fund to the Department of Community Services and Development not to exceed a cumulative total of $305,000,000. The loan funds shall be transferred to this item as needed to meet cashflow needs due to delays in collecting from federal funds. All moneys so transferred shall be repaid as soon as sufficient funds have been collected to meet immediate cash needs and in installments if the loan is outstanding for more than one year.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $1,000,000 shall be available to Saint John’s Program for Real Change.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $2,000,000 shall be available to Potrero Hill Neighborhood House.

SEC. 163.

Item 4700-101-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

4700-101-6093—For local assistance, Department of Community Services and Development, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
9,229,000

Schedule:

(1) 4181-Energy Programs ........................ 9,229,000

Provisions:

1. Funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

2. Contracts and other legal agreements awarded using funds appropriated in this item shall be exempt from Section 12087.6 of the Government Code, the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and shall not be subject to the approval of the Department of General Services. The Department of Community Services and Development may make awards of funding appropriated in this item on a noncompetitive bid basis.

SEC. 164.

Item 5160-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

5160-001-0001—For support of Department of Rehabilitation ........................					~~77,166,000~~ 143,166,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	4210-Vocational Rehabilitation Services ........................		~~88,142,000~~ 154,142,000
	(2)	4215-Independent Living Services ........................		404,000
	(3)	Reimbursements to 4210-Vocational Rehabilitation Services ........................		−11,380,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The Department of Rehabilitation shall maximize its use of certified time and cash as a match for federal vocational rehabilitation funds. To the extent that certified time or cash is available, it shall be used in lieu of the General Fund moneys.
	2.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Director of Finance may authorize a loan or loans from the General Fund to the Department of Rehabilitation for cashflow purposes subject to the following conditions:
		(a)	A cumulative amount not to exceed $10,000,000 if the loan is to meet cash needs resulting from a delay in local certified match or cash from local partners reimbursements.
		(b)	A cumulative amount not to exceed 50 percent of the amount appropriated in Item 5160-001-0890. The loan funds shall be transferred to Item 5160-001-0001 to meet cashflow needs due to a delay in receipt of federal vocational rehabilitation grant funds.
		(c)	All moneys transferred shall be repaid within 30 days of receipt of the full federal grant award.
		(d)	Interest charges may be waived pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 16314 of the Government Code.

SEC. 165.

Item 5180-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

5180-001-0001—For support of State Department of Social Services ........................				~~395,305,000~~ 396,305,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	4270-Welfare Programs ........................	99,726,000
	(2)	4275-Social Services and Licensing ........................	~~297,756,000~~ 298,756,000
	(3)	4285-Disability Evaluation and Other Services ........................	70,730,000
	(4)	Reimbursements to 4270-Welfare Programs ........................	−2,764,000
	(5)	Reimbursements to 4275-Social Services and Licensing ........................	−32,401,000
	(6)	Reimbursements to 4285-Disability Evaluation and Other Services ........................	−37,742,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of funds from Schedule (2) of this item to Schedule (1), Program 4275019, of Item 5180-151-0001, Children and Adult Services and Licensing, in order to allow counties to perform the facilities evaluation function.
	2.	The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of funds from Schedule (2) of this item to Schedule (1), Program 4275019, of Item 5180-151-0001, Children and Adult Services and Licensing, in order to allow counties to perform the adoptions program function.
	3.	Nonfederal funds appropriated in this item that have been budgeted to meet the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families maintenance-of-effort requirement established pursuant to the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193) shall not be expended in any way that would cause their disqualification as a federally allowable maintenance-of-effort expenditure.
	4.	Notwithstanding paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 1778 of the Health and Safety Code, the State Department of Social Services may use no more than 20 percent of the fees collected pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 1770) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code for overhead costs, facilities operation, and indirect department costs.
	5.	Upon request of the State Department of Social Services and the State Department of Health Care Services, the Director of Finance may authorize the transfer of amounts from Item 4260-101-0001, State Department of Health Care Services, to this item to fund the cost of the administrative hearing process associated with changes in aid or service payments in the Medi-Cal program. The Department of Finance shall report to the Legislature the amount to be transferred pursuant to this provision. The transfer shall be authorized at the time the report is made.
	6.	Provision 1 of Items 5180-001-0270 and 5180-001-0279 also applies to this item.
	7.	Notwithstanding any other law, upon approval of the Department of Finance, expenditure and position authority may be transferred between schedules within or between the following items for the State Department of Education and the State Department of Social Services: Items 6100-001-0001, 5180-001-0001, and reimbursements. Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), up to $6,000,000 shall be available for this purpose upon approval of the Department of Finance. The aggregate amount of General Fund appropriation increases provided under this item during the fiscal year may not exceed the aggregate amount of General Fund appropriation decreases. This provision supports the continuity of care in the programs transitioned from the State Department of Education to the State Department of Social Services.
	8.	The State Department of Social Services may contract with a vendor to provide direct deposit to childcare contractors. Contracts awarded pursuant to this section shall allow for advance payment. The department is hereby authorized to provide advance payment in order to implement direct deposit to childcare contractors. Contracts awarded pursuant to this section shall be exempt from the personal services contracting requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code. For purposes of this provision, the State Department of Social Services is exempt from the requirements of Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code and from the requirements of Article 6 (commencing with Section 999) of Chapter 6 of Division 4 of the Military and Veterans Code.
	9.	The Department of Finance is authorized to approve expenditures in excess of the amounts appropriated in this item, upon notification from the State Department of Social Services, to cover costs associated with increased fair hearing requests due to Medi-Cal redeterminations or Public Law 119-21.
	10.	For the funds appropriated in this item for Child and Family Services Acute Review and Response, the State Department of Social Services shall report annually on January 10 to the policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on key metrics, including, but not limited to, shelter stays for children under six years of age and overstays for youth at short-term residential therapeutic program placements.
	11.	The Department of Finance may increase expenditure authority in this item up to $250,000 to comply with the federal Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWD) rule.
	12.	Upon approval of the Department of Finance, Schedule (1) may be augmented to continue the contract to provide direct deposit payments with vendors until the FI$Cal EFT system is fully integrated into the State Department of Social Services’ accounting and payment business practices. The State Department of Social Services is hereby authorized to provide advance payment in order to implement direct deposit to childcare contractors. Contracts awarded pursuant to this section shall allow for advance payment. The department is hereby authorized to provide advance payment in order to implement direct deposit to childcare contractors. Contracts awarded pursuant to this section shall be exempt from the personal services contracting requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code. For purposes of this provision, the State Department of Social Services is exempt from the requirements of Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code and from the requirements of Article 6 (commencing with Section 999) of Chapter 6 of Division 4 of the Military and Veterans Code.
	13.	Notwithstanding any other law, upon approval of the Plan for Operations and Management and the Implementation Advance Planning Document Update by the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service, the Department of Finance may augment this item for costs associated with the implementation and administration of the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (Summer EBT) established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1762, also known as SUN Bucks, no sooner than 30 days after notification in writing is provided to the chairpersons of the fiscal committees in each house of the Legislature and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
	14.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $200,000 shall be allocated for the purposes of developing a strategic plan for how the State Department of Social Services’ methodology and outreach strategies will be implemented and executed to maximize benefits to those eligible for CalFresh benefits, pursuant to the requirements of Section 18901.58 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
	16.	Notwithstanding Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 18000) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, a loan not to exceed $125,587,000 shall be made available from the General Fund, from funds not otherwise appropriated, to cover the federal or reimbursable share, or both, of costs of a program or programs when the federal funds or reimbursements have not been received by the state prior to the usual time for transmitting state payments for the federal or reimbursable share of costs. This loan from the General Fund shall be repaid when the federal share of costs or the reimbursements for the program or programs become available.
	17.	Upon order of the Department of Finance, up to five percent of the amount appropriated in Schedule 1 of Item 5180-151-0001 for Provision 26, and Provision 27, Schedule 2 of Item 5180-151-0001 for Provision 25, and Schedule 1 of Item 5180-101-0001 for Provision 27 may be transferred to this item for administrative costs for these programs, including, but not limited to, the technical assistance and outcomes tracking referenced in Section 10618.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Funds transferred to this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029. All funds expended for the purposes described in Section 10618.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be subject to subdivision (f) of that section.

SEC. 166.

Item 5180-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

5180-101-0001—For local assistance, State Department of Social Services ........................							~~7,178,798,000~~ 7,188,798,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	4270010-CalWORKs ........................				1,482,031,000
	(2)	4270019-Other Assistance Payments ........................				~~774,660,000~~ 784,660,000
	(3)	4270020-Child Care ........................				4,962,307,000
	(4)	Reimbursements to 4270010-CalWORKs ........................				0
	(5)	Reimbursements to 4270019-Other Assistance Payments ........................				−40,200,000
	Provisions:
	1.	(a)	Funds appropriated in this item shall not be encumbered unless every rule or regulation adopted and every all-county letter issued by the State Department of Social Services that adds to the costs of any program is approved by the Department of Finance as to the availability of funds before it becomes effective. In making the determination as to availability of funds to meet the expenditures of a rule, regulation, or all-county letter that would increase the costs of a program, the Department of Finance shall consider the amount of the proposed increase on an annualized basis, the effect the change would have on the expenditure limitations for the program set forth in this act, the extent to which the rule, regulation, or all-county letter constitutes a deviation from the premises under which the expenditure limitations were prepared, and any additional factors relating to the fiscal integrity of the program or the state’s fiscal situation.
		(b)	Notwithstanding Sections 28.00 and 28.50, the availability of funds contained in this item for rules, regulations, or all-county letters that add to program costs funded from the General Fund in excess of $500,000 on an annual basis, including those that are the result of a federal regulation, but excluding those that are (1) specifically required as a result of the enactment of a federal or state law or (2) included in the appropriation made by this act, shall not be approved by the Department of Finance sooner than 30 days after notification in writing to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or sooner than such lesser time after notification as the chairperson of the joint committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may in each instance determine.
	2.	Notwithstanding Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 18000) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, a loan not to exceed $1,485,361,000 shall be made available from the General Fund, from funds not otherwise appropriated, to: (a) cover the costs of a program or programs when the federal funds have been delayed or funds in any subaccount within the Local Revenue Fund have not been deposited prior to the usual time for the state to transmit payment to the counties or (b) ensure cash disbursement needs in this item are met when abatements have not yet posted in time for disbursement. For this purpose, the Department of Finance may authorize an augmentation to this item to ensure cash disbursement requirements are met. This loan from the General Fund shall be repaid when the federal funds or the funds for any subaccounts within the Local Revenue Fund for the program or programs becomes available.
	3.	The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of amounts from this item to Item 5180-001-0001 in order to fund the costs of the administrative hearing process associated with the CalWORKs program.
	4.	(a)	The Department of Finance is authorized to approve expenditures in those amounts made necessary by changes in either caseload or payments, including, but not limited to, the timing of federal payments, or any rule or regulation adopted and any all-county letter issued as a result of the enactment of a federal or state law, the adoption of a federal regulation, or a court action, during the 2026–27 fiscal year that are within or in excess of amounts appropriated in this act for that year.
		(b)	If the Department of Finance determines that the estimate of expenditures will exceed the expenditures authorized for this item, the department shall so report to the Legislature. At the time the report is made, the amount of the appropriation made in this item shall be increased by the amount of the excess unless and until otherwise provided by law.
	5.	Nonfederal funds appropriated in this item which have been budgeted to meet the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families maintenance-of-effort requirement established pursuant to the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-193 (Aug. 22, 1996) 110 Stat. 2105) shall not be expended in any way that would cause their disqualification as a federally allowable maintenance-of-effort expenditure.
	6.	In the event of a declared disaster and upon county request, the State Department of Social Services may act in the place of any county and assume direct responsibility for the administration of eligibility and grant determination. The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of funds from this item and Item 5180-101-0890 to Items 5180-001-0001 and 5180-001-0890, for this purpose.
	7.	Pursuant to the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Act (Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 10065) of Part 1 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code) and in accordance with the EBT System regulations (Manual of Policies and Procedures Section 16-401.15), in the event a county fails to reimburse the EBT contractor for settlement of EBT transactions made against the county’s cash assistance programs, the state is required to pay the contractor. The State Department of Social Services may use funds from this item to reimburse the EBT contractor for settlement on behalf of the county. The county shall be required to reimburse the department for the county’s settlement via direct payment or administrative offset.
	8.	The Department of Finance is authorized to approve expenditures for the California Food Assistance Program in those amounts made necessary by changes in the CalFresh Program Standard Utility Allowance, including changes that result from midyear Standard Utility Allowance adjustments requested by the state and any adjustments necessary to maintain parity with federal program changes. If the Department of Finance determines that the estimate of expenditures will exceed the expenditure authority of this item, the department shall so report to the Legislature. At the time the report is made, the amount of the appropriation made in this item shall be increased by the amount of the excess unless and until otherwise provided by law.
	9.	The Department of Finance is authorized to approve expenditures in excess of the amounts appropriated in Schedule (2), upon notification from the State Department of Social Services, to replenish the State Emergency Food Bank Reserve.
	~~10.~~	Notwithstanding any other law, upon approval of the Department of Finance, expenditure authority may be transferred between schedules within or between the following items for the State Department of Education and the State Department of Social Services: Items 6100-194-0001, 5180-101-0001, and reimbursements. The aggregate amount of General Fund appropriation increases provided under this section during the fiscal year may not exceed the aggregate amount of General Fund appropriation decreases. This provision supports the continuity of care in the programs transitioned from the State Department of Education to the State Department of Social Services.
	11.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Finance may authorize a cash loan from the General Fund for cashflow purposes, in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000, under the following conditions:
		(a)	The loan shall meet cash needs resulting from a delay in the receipt of reimbursements from the General Child Care and Development program (CCTR) funds.
		(b)	The loan shall be used for a short-term need and shall be repaid within 90 days of the loan origination date.
		(c)	Interest charges may be waived pursuant to Section 16314 of the Government Code.

	12.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (3), $1,860,993,000 shall be allocated for Alternative Payment Program, General Child Care and Migrant Child Care slots to expand childcare access, with a priority for General Child Care and Development slots serving children who are 0 to 3 years of age. It is the intent of the Legislature that $199,000,000 of this amount be allocated for approximately 2,070 additional General Child Care and Development slots, effective April 1, 2027, and approximately 20,700 additional Alternative Payment Program slots, effective October 1, 2026.
		(b)	Of the funds appropriated to expand General Child Care and Development slots in Schedule (3), the State Department of Social Services may use up to 15 percent for purposes consistent with Section 10245 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
	13.	Funds allocated for Resource and Referral, California Child Care Initiative, Quality Improvement, and Local Planning Councils shall be allocated to meet federal requirements to improve the quality of childcare and shall be used in accordance with the approved California State Plan for the federal Child Care and Development Fund that is developed pursuant to the requirements of Section 10211.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
	14.	Notwithstanding any other law, funds in accounts payable are available for alternative payment programs for actual and allowable costs incurred for additional services, pursuant to Section 10228.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. The State Department of Social Services shall give priority for the allocation of these funds for accounts payable.
	15.	(a)	(1)	The State Department of Social Services shall conduct monthly analyses of CalWORKs Stage 2 and Stage 3 caseloads and expenditures and adjust agency contract maximum reimbursement amounts and allocations as necessary to ensure funds are distributed proportionally to need.
			(2)	Notwithstanding any other law or any other provision of this act, the Department of Finance may augment the appropriation for CalWORKs Stage 3 if the estimate of expenditures, as determined by the Department of Finance, will exceed the expenditures authorized in Schedule (3). The Department of Finance shall report any augmentation pursuant to this paragraph to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. At the time the report is made, the amount of the appropriation made in Schedule (3) shall be increased by the amount of the augmentation.
			(3)	An augmentation may be authorized not sooner than 30 days after notification in writing of the necessity to exceed the limitations is provided to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or whatever lesser time the chairperson of the joint committee may determine. Any request made by the State Department of Social Services to augment the CalWORKs Stage 3 appropriation shall be approved only in order to cover increases in costs that are consistent with assumptions of this act. This provision shall not be construed to treat Stage 3 as an entitlement.
		(b)	Notwithstanding any other law, the funds in Schedule (3) are reserved exclusively for continuing childcare for the following families:
			(1)	Former CalWORKs families who are working, have left cash aid, and have exhausted their two-year eligibility for transitional services in either Stage 1 or Stage 2 pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 10371 or Section 10372 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, respectively, but still meet eligibility requirements for receipt of subsidized childcare services.
			(2)	Families who received lump-sum diversion payments or diversion services under Section 11266.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and have spent two years in Stage 2 off of cash aid, but still meet eligibility requirements for receipt of subsidized childcare services.
		(c)	Notwithstanding any other law, each local planning council receiving funds appropriated in Schedule (3) shall meet the requirements of Section 10486 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to the extent feasible and to the extent data is readily accessible.
		(d)	(1)	Notwithstanding any other law, families shall be disenrolled from subsidized childcare services consistent with the priorities for services specified in subdivision (b) of Section 10271 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Families shall be disenrolled in the following order:
				(A)	Families with the highest income below 85 percent of the State Median Income (SMI) adjusted for family size.
				(B)	Of families with the same income level, those that have been receiving childcare services for the longest period of time.
				(C)	Of families with the same income level, those that have a child with exceptional needs.
				(D)	Families with children who are receiving child protective services or are at risk of being neglected or abused, regardless of family income.
			(2)	Notwithstanding any other law, the implementation of paragraph (1) of this subprovision is not subject to the appeal and resolution procedures for agencies that contract with the State Department of Social Services for the provision of childcare services or the due process requirements afforded to families that are denied services specified in Chapter 19 (commencing with Section 17906) of Division 1 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
			(3)	The reimbursement for meals served in childcare centers and homes shall be $0.2203 per meal.
	16.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (3), up to $9,145,000 shall be available for the child nutrition program state match for the program.
	17.	The Department of Finance is authorized to approve expenditures in excess of the amounts appropriated in Schedule (3) for accounts payable, upon notification from the State Department of Social Services, to reimburse for actual and allowable costs incurred to Childcare and Development Programs, as defined in Section 10213.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
	18.	The Department of Finance may increase expenditure authority in this item for increased costs related to the reimbursement of stolen food and cash benefits.
	20.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (3), up to $70,000,000 is available to alternative payment programs, including migrant alternative payment programs, pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 10225), Family Child Care Home Education Networks pursuant to Chapter 8 (Commencing with Section 10250), and Chapter 21 (commencing with Section 10370) of Part 1.8 of, and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) of Part 3 of, Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, to provide resources to alternative payment program agencies for family support activities and the administration and support costs associated with implementing ongoing provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding with Child Care Providers United. The State Department of Social Services shall allocate this $70,000,000 across each program described in this provision proportionally based on each program’s total contract amount. Notwithstanding any other law, the department may provide written directives on the allowable activities as outlined in this provision.
	21.	Upon approval by the Department of Finance, funds appropriated in Schedule (1) of this item for the CalWORKs Housing Support Program may be transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 for state operations.
	22.	Upon approval of the Department of Finance, the amount in Schedule (3) may be increased as follows to restore the balances of the Child Care Providers United—California (CCPU) funds within 90 days of receiving the annual report from CCPU detailing the distribution of funds from the prior year and any remaining balance, pursuant to the agreement entered into by the Governor and CCPU:
		(a)	Up to $100,000,000 for the CCPU Workers Health Care Fund.
		(b)	Up to $80,000,000 for the CCPU Retirement Trust.
		(c)	Up to $15,000,000 for the CCPU Training Partnership Fund.
	23.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (3), up to $192,000 shall be available for the Infrastructure Grant Program pursuant to Section 10310.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
	24.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, ~~$100,000,000~~ $110,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for the CalFood program and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028. This amount combined with the $8,000,000 in the CalFood Program baseline budget totals ~~$108,000,000~~ $118,000,000 appropriated for the program in this act.
	25.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $16,500,000 shall be available to the State Department of Social Services to provide allocations to the following organizations for diaper and wipe distribution to low income families with infants or toddlers;
			(1)	Community Action Partnership of Orange County
			(2)	Community Partnership of San Bernardino
			(3)	Central California Food Bank
			(4)	Help a Mother Out (located in the San Francisco Bay Area)
			(5)	Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
			(6)	Redwood Empire Food Bank
			(7)	Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services
			(8)	Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank
			(9)	Food Share Ventura County
			(10)	Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz
			(11)	Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
		(b)	The department shall determine the best method for allocation to ensure the funds are used for the purposes specified in this provision. Self-attestation by the receiving entity is an acceptable method of verification of the use of funds, if determined by the department.
		(c)	These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028, and liquidation until June 30, 2030.
		(d)	Notwithstanding any other law, the department may provide the allocation as an advance lump sum payment.
		(e)	Notwithstanding any other law, allocations pursuant to this section are exempt from the personal services contracting requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, from Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and are not subject to the approval of the Department of General Services, including the requirements of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of the Title 2 of the Government Code.
	26.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $20,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable Electronic Benefit Transfer Pilot and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
		(b)	Upon approval of the Department of Finance, up to five percent of funds appropriated in subprovision (a) may be transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 to implement and administer the CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable Electronic Benefit Transfer Pilot.
	27.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $10,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for the CalWORKs Housing Support Program, and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
	28.	Notwithstanding any other law, and upon approval of the Department of Finance, the amount available for expenditure in Schedule (3) may be increased for the purposes of providing cost of care plus rates, as described in Section 10277.6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

SEC. 167.

Item 5180-141-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

5180-141-0001—For local assistance, State Department of Social Services ........................					~~1,986,401,000~~ 1,987,932,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	4270037-County Administration and Automation Projects ........................		~~2,186,280,000~~ 2,187,811,000
	(2)	Reimbursements to 4270037-County Administration and Automation Projects ........................		−199,879,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Notwithstanding Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 18000) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, a loan not to exceed $400,417,000 shall be made available from the General Fund, from funds not otherwise appropriated, to cover the federal or reimbursable share, or both, of costs of a program or programs when the federal funds or reimbursements are delayed to the state prior to the usual time for transmitting state payments for the federal or reimbursable share of costs. This loan from the General Fund shall be repaid when the federal share of costs or the reimbursements for the program or programs become available.
	2.	In the event of a declared disaster and upon county request, the State Department of Social Services may act in the place of any county and assume direct responsibility for the administration of eligibility and grant determination. The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of funds from this item and Item 5180-141-0890 to Items 5180-001-0001 and 5180-001-0890, for this purpose.
	3.	Provision 1 of Item 5180-101-0001 also applies to this item.
	4.	Pursuant to public assistance caseload estimates reflected in the annual Governor’s Budget, the Department of Finance may approve expenditures in those amounts made necessary by a court action or changes in caseload that are in excess of amounts appropriated in this act. If the Department of Finance determines that the estimate of expenditures will exceed the expenditures authorized for this item, the department shall so report to the Legislature. At the time the report is made, the amount of the appropriation made by this item shall be increased by the amount of the excess unless and until otherwise provided by law.
	5.	Nonfederal funds appropriated in this item which have been budgeted to meet the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families maintenance-of-effort requirement established pursuant to the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193) shall not be expended in any way that would cause their disqualification as a federally allowable maintenance-of-effort expenditure.
	6.	This item may be increased by order of the Department of Finance to address system changes necessary to implement the requirements of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). The Director of Finance shall provide notification in writing to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee of any expenditure approved under this provision not less than 30 days prior to the effective date of the approval.
	7.	The Department of Finance may increase expenditure authority in this item for the State Department of Social Services in order to fund the administrative costs to prepare for and respond to a declaration of a major disaster by the President of the United States and to maximize the amount of assistance requested and received through the federal Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other federally funded nutrition assistance programs.
	8.	The Department of Finance may increase expenditure authority in this item for the costs associated with an updated project schedule, clarified requirements, and negotiated vendor costs for the California Statewide Automated Welfare System project, upon notification from the Office of Systems Integration. Any such increase shall be authorized not less than 30 days following written notification to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or a lesser period if requested by the department and approved by the chairperson or the chairperson’s designee.
	9.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), up to $2,000,000 shall be available for the State Department of Social Services for the purpose of updating public benefit program forms, notices, or reports necessary to maintain compliance with federal regulation or state law.
	10.	The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of amounts in this item to Item 5180-001-0001 in order to fund the costs of administration and implementation of the SUN Bucks California program established pursuant to Section 1762 of Title 42 of the United States Code.
	11.	The Department of Finance may increase expenditure authority in this item for increased costs related to the reimbursement of stolen food and cash benefits.
	12.	Notwithstanding any other law, upon request by the State Department of Social Services, the Department of Finance may adjust the expenditure authority in this item to support State Administrative Expenditures for the CalFresh program. The Department of Finance shall provide notification of the adjustment to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee within 10 working days from the date the Department of Finance approves the adjustment.
	13.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $179,774,000 is for the support of activities related to the Child Welfare Services-California Automated Response and Engagement System (CWS-CARES) project. Expenditure of these funds is contingent upon the CWS-CARES project receiving project continuation approval from the Department of Technology. This amount may be augmented from unspent appropriations and augmentation amounts authorized in prior years upon approval by the Department of Finance. In providing approval of any augmentation, the Department of Finance, in consultation with the Department of Technology, shall consider verified satisfactory progress toward milestones associated with the CWS-CARES Product Roadmap, product adoption, and the roadmap change management process. Satisfactory progress shall be defined as: (1) The completion of planned product milestones, including all planned data conversion, hardening, and testing without significant deviation from the baseline project cost, schedule, and scope in the most recent Special Project Report; (2) Incorporation of relevant end user feedback into product design, development, and implementation, to the extent possible, without significant increases in the total CWS-CARES project cost, schedule, and scope; (3) Demonstrable progress made towards user adoption that is consistent with the project’s strategic plan for user engagement, communication, and adoption, including clearly defined processes that measure and report on stakeholder engagements with the project (such as, for example, stakeholder impact assessments). Such an augmentation shall be aligned with planned project activities and shall not be used to increase total project costs. Any such augmentation shall be authorized no less than 30 calendar days following written notification to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or a lesser period of time requested by the Department of Finance and approved by the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or the chairperson’s designee. The Department of Finance’s written notification shall include, at a minimum, its consideration of verified satisfactory progress as defined above.
		(b)	The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of funds appropriated for the CWS-CARES project in Schedule (1) to Item 5180-001-0001 for project-related activities, including, but not limited to, necessary personal services expenditures, interagency agreements, and contracts.
		(c)	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $100,000 is available to fund reimbursements to Indian tribes, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 224.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or the tribe’s designee, for costs associated with participating with the State Department of Social Services to guide the development of an automated system used for Child Welfare Services. Notwithstanding any other law, the amount and manner of reimbursements shall be determined by the State Department of Social Services in written directives.
		(d)	The Department of Social Services, in coordination with the Department of Finance and the Office of Technology and Solutions Integration, shall provide written notification to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, relevant fiscal and policy committee staff, and the Legislative Analyst’s Office if the scheduled implementation of any child welfare program changes will be delayed due to changes in the CWS-CARES project schedule. The Department of Social Services shall provide this written notification no later than 30 days after its determination that project schedule changes will delay program changes.
	14.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), up to $223,000,000 shall be available for county administration of the CalFresh program to implement the time limit for Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents as a result of Public Law 119-21 and so that eligible people maintain access to CalFresh. Funds allocated pursuant to this provision shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
	15.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $14,000,000 shall be used for the CalFresh Outreach Program and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
	16.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available for Federal Children’s Savings Accounts Automation.
	17.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,100,000 shall be available for Fostering the Future Accounts for foster youth. The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of funds to Item 5180-001-0001 for state operations.

SEC. 168.

Item 5180-141-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

5180-141-0890—For local assistance, State Department of Social Services, payable from the Federal Trust Fund ........................				~~1,428,671,000~~ 1,428,983,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	4270037-County Administration and Automation Projects ........................	~~1,428,671,000~~ 1,428,983,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Provisions 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 13 of Item 5180-141-0001 also apply to this item.
	2.	Upon notification by the Department of Social Services, the Controller is authorized to transfer funds from this item to the CalFresh E&T Workers’ Compensation Fund in accordance with Section 18926.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. This provision also applies to Item 5180-141-0890 of the Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) and Item 5180-141-0890 of the Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024).
	3.	The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of amounts from this item to Item 5180-001-0890 in order to fund the costs of the administrative hearing process associated with the CalWORKs program.
	4.	The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of amounts in this item to Item 5180-001-0890 in order to fund the costs of administration and implementation of the SUN Bucks California program established pursuant to Section 1762 of Title 42 of the United States Code. This provision also applies to Item 5180-141-0890 of the Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025).
	5.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule 1, up to $142,794,000 shall be available for county administration of the CalFresh program to implement the time limit for Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents as a result of Public Law 119-21 and so that eligible people maintain access to CalFresh.

SEC. 169.

Item 5180-151-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

5180-151-0001—For local assistance, State Department of Social Services ........................					~~875,747,000~~ 944,921,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	4275019-Children and Adult Services and Licensing ........................		1,212,583,000
	(2)	4275028-Special Programs ........................		~~306,032,000~~ 375,206,000
	(3)	Reimbursements to 4275019-Children and Adult Services and Licensing ........................		−632,868,000
	(4)	Reimbursements to 4275028-Special Programs ........................		−10,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Provision 1 of Item 5180-101-0001 also applies to this item.
	2.	Notwithstanding Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 18000) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and pursuant to Section 30029.8 of the Government Code, a loan not to exceed $345,410,000 shall be made available from the General Fund, from funds not otherwise appropriated, to cover the federal share or reimbursable share, or both, of costs of a program or programs when the federal funds or reimbursements have not been received by the state prior to the usual time for transmitting state payments for the federal or reimbursable share of costs. The loan from the General Fund shall be repaid when the federal or reimbursable share of costs for the program or programs becomes available.
	3.	The Department of Finance may authorize the establishment of positions and transfer of amounts from this item to Item 5180-001-0001, in order to allow the state to perform the facilities evaluation function of the Community Care Licensing Division in the event the counties fail to perform that function.
	4.	Nonfederal funds appropriated in this item that have been budgeted to meet the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families maintenance-of-effort requirement established pursuant to the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193) shall not be expended in any way that would cause their disqualification as a federally allowable maintenance-of-effort expenditure.
	5.	The Department of Finance may authorize the establishment of positions and transfer of amounts from this item to Item 5180-001-0001 in order to allow the state to perform the adoptions function in the event that a county notifies the State Department of Social Services that it intends to cease performing that function.
	6.	Funds appropriated in this item for the Commercially Sexually Exploited Children Program required by Chapter 5.2 (commencing with Section 16524.6) of Part 4 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be appropriately reduced by the Department of Finance to the extent any activities for which funding is included are also required by the federal Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113-183).
	7.	Of the total amount appropriated in this item, up to $4,000,000 shall be available for a county-optional block grant program, for allocation to local agencies to fund activities the Commission on State Mandates identified as reimbursable state mandates in the Interagency Child Abuse and Neglect Investigation Reports (CSM-00-TC-22) mandate. A local agency that receives funding according to this item shall not be eligible to submit claims to the Controller for reimbursement under Section 17560 of the Government Code for any costs related to the reimbursable state-mandated activities identified in CSM-00-TC-22 incurred in the same fiscal year during which the local agency received funding according to this item. The State Department of Social Services, in consultation with the California State Association of Counties, shall develop an allocation methodology for the purpose of distributing these funds to participating counties. Block grant funding apportioned according to this item is subject to annual financial and compliance audits.
	8.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $7,000,000 shall be available for contracts under the authority of Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 13300) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code with organizations qualified pursuant to that chapter, to provide legal services to persons on California State University campuses. Use of these funds shall be reported in updates provided to the Legislature on the State Department of Social Services’ immigration programs.
	9.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $87,000 shall be available to eligible federally recognized Indian tribes or tribal agencies to purchase Live Scan machines and receive ongoing reimbursements for fingerprinting costs, other maintenance and operation items, or related activities necessary to enable the tribes or tribal agencies to complete background checks for the purpose of approving tribally approved homes for the placement of Indian children into foster or adoptive care pursuant to Section 10553.12 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
		(b)	The funding in subdivision (a) shall be available to the tribes or tribal agencies currently approved by the Department of Justice to receive state and federal level summary criminal history information pursuant to Section 11105.08 of the Penal Code.
		(c)	Of the funding in subdivision (a), the amount that each tribe or tribal agency can utilize for the purposes specified in subdivision (a) will be determined in consultation with, and subject to review and approval by, the State Department of Social Services.
	10.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $18,146,000 shall be available to support enhanced care planning and assessment services, exceptional care and supervision needs for a child in a licensed setting, or other exceptional community, educational, or family supports that have been identified by a qualified individual or a child and family team, as necessary to meet the needs of a child in the least restrictive setting. The State Department of Social Services shall allocate funds through contracts with community-based providers or entities or through local assistance allocations to counties that support new or expanded programs, services, and practices that ensure the provision of the high-quality continuum of care that is designed to support foster children in the least restrictive setting, consistent with a child’s permanency plan.
	11.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $4,145,000 shall be available for the State Department of Social Services to provide funding to support legal counsel to represent an Indian tribe in California juvenile court proceedings contingent upon the enactment of statutory changes detailing objectives, implementation design and timelines, data collection, and outcome measurements for these activities.
	12.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $4,777,000 shall be available for the State Department of Social Services to provide financial assistance with recruiting and approving homes for the purpose of foster or adoptive placement of an Indian child contingent upon the enactment of statutory changes detailing objectives, implementation design and timelines, data collection, and outcome measurements for these activities. The department shall seek federal approvals or waivers necessary to claim federal reimbursement under Title IV-E of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 670 et seq.) in order to maximize funding for the purpose described in this section.
	13.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $10,000,000 shall be available for legal services pursuant to Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 13300) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, for, but not limited to, unaccompanied undocumented minors and other minors in removal proceedings, and current or past beneficiaries of federal temporary protected status, to be allocated at the discretion of the State Department of Social Services. Use of these funds shall be reported in updates provided to the Legislature on the department’s immigration programs.

	15.	(a)	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), ~~$35,500,000~~ $39,500,000 shall be available for grants or contracts, and state operations, under the authority of Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 13300) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code with organizations qualified pursuant to that chapter to provide immigration-related services, including at least $20,000,000 for legal strategies that increase legal capacity for removal defense particularly for individuals in civil immigration detention. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
		(b)	Upon approval of the Department of Finance, up to five percent of funds appropriated in subprovision (a) may be transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 to implement and administer immigration-related services.
	16.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $15,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for the Children’s Holistic Immigration Representation Project and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
		(b)	Upon approval of the Department of Finance, up to five percent of funds appropriated in subprovision (a) may be transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 to implement and administer the Children’s Holistic Representation Project.
	17.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis to improve outreach for immigration-related services to underserved populations. Funds shall be used in accordance with the operational and contracting authority provided under Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 13300) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
		(b)	Upon approval of the Department of Finance, up to five percent of funds appropriated in subprovision (a) may be transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 to implement and administer outreach for immigration-related services to underserved populations.
	18.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $7,500,000 shall be allocated for the Immigration Legal Fellowship Project to support sustainable, cost-effective fellowship strategies. Funds shall be used in accordance with the operational and contracting authority provided under Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 13300) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
		(b)	Upon approval of the Department of Finance, up to five percent of funds appropriated in subprovision (a) may be transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 to implement and administer the Immigration Legal Fellowship Project.
	19.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for an access to counsel pilot project, which may include but is not limited to services offered at immigration courts through an attorney of the day model; to expand community-based legal support through coordinated screening, referral, and legal assistance; and to expand access to habeas relief. Funds shall be used in accordance with the operational and contracting authority provided under Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 13300) of Part 3 Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
		(b)	Upon approval of the Department of Finance, up to five percent of funds appropriated in subprovision (a) may be transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 to implement and administer the access to counsel pilot project.
	20.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $10,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) for immigration legal resources, used in accordance with the operational and contracting authority provided under Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 13300) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare Institutions Code, and to support the Immigrant Welcome and Empowerment Center that will provide services to the public. Additionally, of the funds appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis to CHIRLA to expand its immigration legal services in the San Fernando Valley. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
	21.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $20,000,000 shall be available to counties for the purpose of maintaining and increasing the number of child welfare social workers in emergency response services. The funding shall be used by county child welfare agencies to enhance existing emergency response services to ensure timely emergency response by well-trained social workers to reports of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation with the goal of reducing entries into foster care where possible and appropriate, reducing the disproportionate representation of children of color entering foster care, promoting kin-based care, and strengthening families through connection to community-based resources. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
		(b)	The State Department of Social Services shall develop, in consultation with the County Welfare Directors Association of California, a method for allocation of these funds, which may take into account historical referral data and outcomes, including, but not limited to, caseloads, timeliness to completion of investigations, expenditures, and the use of established risk and safety assessments.
		(c)	The State Department of Social Services, in consultation with the County Welfare Directors Association of California, shall require an implementation plan and outcome report from the participating counties, which may be integrated into county system improvement plans required pursuant to Section 10601.2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
		(d)	Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the State Department of Social Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this item, in whole or in part, by means of information notices or other similar instructions, without taking any further regulatory action.
	23.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $12,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for outreach, coordination, and services under the Enhanced Services for Asylees and Vulnerable Noncitizens Program as established in Section 13650 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
		(b)	Upon approval of the Department of Finance, up to 5 percent of funds appropriated in subprovision (a) may be transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 to implement and administer the Enhanced Services for Asylees and Vulnerable Noncitizens Program.
	~~24.~~	~~(a)~~	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $10,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for the regional capacity-building in underserved communities, including the Central Coast, Central Valley, Inland Empire, Imperial Valley, and North State, and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029. Funds shall be used in accordance with the operational and contracting authority provided under Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 13300) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
		~~(b)~~	Upon approval of the Department of Finance, up to 5 percent of funds appropriated in subprovision (a) may be transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 to implement and administer the program.
	25.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $25,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028. Upon order of the Department of Finance, up to five percent of the amount appropriated for the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program may be transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 for administrative costs for the program, including, but not limited to, the technical assistance and outcomes tracking referenced in Section 10618.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Funds transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 shall also be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028. All funds expended towards the purposes described in Section 10618.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be subject to subdivision (f) of that section.
	26.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $50,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for the Home Safe Program and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028. Upon order of the Department of Finance, up to 5 percent of the amount appropriated for the Home Safe Program may be transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 for administrative costs for the program, including, but not limited to the technical assistance and outcomes tracking referenced in Section 10618.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Funds transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 shall also be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028. All funds expended towards the purposes described in Section 10618.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be subject to subdivision (f) of that section.
	27.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $15,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for the Bringing Families Home Program, and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028. Upon order of the Department of Finance, up to 5 percent of the amount appropriated for the Bringing Families Home Program may be transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 for administrative costs for the program, including, but not limited to the technical assistance and outcomes tracking referenced in Section 10618.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Funds transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 shall also be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028. All funds expended towards the purposes described in Section 10618.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be subject to subdivision (f) of that section.
	28.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, a total of $30,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for the Stop the Hate Program, pursuant to statutory changes in Section 8260 of the Government Code. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
		(b)	Upon approval of the Department of Finance, up to 7.6 percent of funds appropriated in subprovision (a) may be transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 to implement and administer the Stop the Hate Program. It is the intent of the Legislature to provide an adequate amount of administrative funding for this program while maximizing resources for qualified grantees. The Legislature does not intend to create a new precedent for administrative costs.
	29.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $2,215,000 shall be allocated on an on-going basis for the Tribal Foster Care Prevention Initiative to award ~~grants~~ annual allocations to eligible tribes ~~and tribal organizations~~ to provide prevention services for children and families at risk of entering the foster care system, pursuant to statutory changes in Section 10553.16 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
	30.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $12,000,000 shall be allocated in the 2026–27 fiscal year, $12,000,000 shall be allocated in the 2027–28 fiscal year, and $12,000,000 shall be allocated in the 2028–29 fiscal year, for the Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program, and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
	~~31.~~	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $6,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for the Center Against Racism and Trauma (CART) to expand anti-racism programming and trauma-recovery resources in the Inland Empire. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
	~~32.~~	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $10,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for the CalWORKs Housing Support Program, and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028. Upon order of the Department of Finance, up to five percent of the amount appropriated for the CalWORKs Housing Support Program may be transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 for administrative costs for the program, including, but not limited to, the technical assistance and outcomes tracking referenced in Section 10618.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Funds transferred to Item 5180-001-0001 shall also be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028. All funds expended towards the purposes described in Section 10618.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be subject to subdivision (f) of that section.
	33.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, ~~$4,000,000~~ $4,500,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for Feeding San Diego.
	~~34.~~	~~Of the funds appropriated in this item, $710,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for Meals on Wheels San Diego County.~~
	35.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for Every Day Action for infrastructure, vehicles, and operations.
	36.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,330,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank.
	37.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, ~~$2,000,000~~ $3,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for Centro La Familia for immigrant support services.
	38.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $10,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis to the Mixteco/Indigena Community Organization Project (MICOP) as lead administrator for the Southern Central Coast Regional Network Hub for Immigrant Families. ~~Funds~~ To the extent funding is used for legal services, it shall be used in accordance with Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 13300) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
	39.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey for immigrant support services. To the extent funding is used for legal services it shall be used in accordance with the operational and contracting authority provided under Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 13300) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
	40.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $500,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for Services, Immigrant Rights & Education Network (SIREN) Immigration Services. To the extent funding is used for legal services it shall be used in accordance with the operational and contracting authority provided under Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 13300) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
	41.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $3,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice (IC4IJ). To the extent funding is used for legal services it shall be used in accordance with the operational and contracting authority provided under Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 13300) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
	42.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for Catholic Charities of San Diego. To the extent funding is used for legal services it shall be used in accordance with the operational and contracting authority provided under Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 13300) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
	43.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $500,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis for California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation. To the extent funding is used for legal services it shall be used in accordance with the operational and contracting authority provided under Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 13300) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
	44.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $550,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis to West Marin Community Services.
	45.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,600,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis to Compass Family Services.
	46.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $15,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis to support additional sexual assault prevention practices, contingent upon the future enactment of budget legislation detailing the use of these funds.
	47.	Of the amount provided in Schedule 2 of this item, $52,734,000 shall be allocated and passed through to the following entities for the following purposes:
		(a)	$2,000,000 is available to Crowell Family YMCA in South Pasadena.
		(b)	$3,000,000 is available to the California Food Bank Delivery Alliance, which includes Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin, and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
		(d)	$3,000,000 is available to Crenshaw Family YMCA.
		(e)	$2,500,000 is available to Our Big Kitchen LA.
		(f)	$1,855,000 is available to the SOVA Community Food and Resource Program.
		(g)	$2,500,000 is available to Mid Valley YMCA.
		(h)	$4,500,000 is available to YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles to sustain and expand critical community safety-net services, including food assistance and youth support programs, across Los Angeles County. These funds are not available for expenditure or encumbrance until January 1, 2027.
		(i)	$1,000,000 is available to Mission Neighborhood Center for facility acquisitions, improvements, expansion, and operations.
		(j)	$500,000 is available to the City and County of San Francisco Department of Early Childhood for allocation to the Kai Ming, Inc. for one-time capital and facility improvements.
		(k)	$1,000,000 is available to Simi Valley YMCA to support facility expansion.
		(l)	$2,000,000 is available to Lowe Family YMCA.
		(m)	$2,000,000 is available to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles’ programs in the City of Inglewood.
		(n)	$1,500,000 is available to Kolar Family YMCA, located in Downey, California.
		(o)	$5,000,000 is available to the Family Assistance Program in San Bernardino County.
		(p)	$2,000,000 is available to Big Brothers Big Sisters Orange County.
		(q)	$1,500,000 is available to Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission Food Distribution Program to support food distribution efforts and senior meals in rural communities.
		(r)	$88,000 is available to Laura’s House in the city of Aliso Viejo for transportation services for survivors of domestic violence.
		(s)	$750,000 is available to Ashes to Beauty for outreach and assistance to immigrant families.
		(t)	$750,000 is available to the Immigrant Action Network to expand the community defense program serving immigrants at the Concord Immigration Court through the SAFE Center.
		(u)	$750,000 is available to Families Empowered and Transformed to support community-based services for families, including parenting programming, supportive father involvement, anger management and domestic violence classes, and teen mentoring.
		(v)	$600,000 is available to Food for Thought Food Bank to expand kitchen facilities.
		(w)	$576,000 is available to San Bernardino Community Service Center for immigrant legal services, community outreach, and education.
		(x)	$750,000 is available to Family Assistance Program of San Bernardino County to expand crisis intervention and stabilization services to homeless minors and transition age youth in San Bernardino County.
		(y)	$1,000,000 is available to Orangewood Foundation for the Youth Emergency Services & Homeless Youth Emergency Services Pilot program.
		(z)	$1,000,000 is available to United Across Borders Foundation to expand capacity for food distribution.
		(aa)	$1,000,000 is available to the City of Fremont to transition to a year-round emergency shelter program.
		(bb)	$1,000,000 is available to Mission Economic Development Agency to provide cradle-to-career services.
		(cc)	$500,000 is available to Mission Neighborhood Center, Inc. for capital projects to expand family and early care services.
		(dd)	$2,000,000 is available to Goleta Community Center to upgrade childcare and preschool facilities.
		(ee)	$68,000 is available to Many Mansions in Ventura County for resident assistance funds.
		(ff)	$200,000 is available to Skye’s The Limit Institute of Wellness to support community-based services for residents in Kern County.
		(gg)	$47,000 is available to Home on the Green Pastures in the City of Tustin for services for survivors of domestic violence.
		(hh)	$2,000,000 is available to Riverside County.
		(ii)	$200,000 is available to the Family Rescue Center for facilities expansion and improvement.
		(jj)	$3,600,000 is available to support the California Parent & Youth Helpline.
	48.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis to the State Department of Social Services to provide funding for Promise Neighborhoods. The department shall determine the best method for allocation of this funding.

SEC. 170.

Item 5180-401 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

5180-401—(1) Notwithstanding any other law, funds appropriated by Section 40 of Chapter 25 of the Statutes of 2026 (AB 150) are for all federally approved uses of the American Relief Act (Pub. L. 118-158) supplemental disaster relief funds. ........................

(2) (a) Of the funds allocated to the Department of Health Care Services pursuant to Section 34019 (f)(1) of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and of the amount subsequently passed through to the Department of Social Services, up to $200,000 in the 2026–27 fiscal year is available to support license-exempt family child care providers that are impacted by a state or federally declared disaster.

(b) The Department of Social Services may set aside a percentage of the $200,000 described in subprovision (a) to contract with one or more community development financial intermediaries, state financial entities, or other community-based organizations to administer the funding to support license-exempt family child care providers in accordance with subdivisions (d) to (l), inclusive, of Section 10310.2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, allocations pursuant to this section are exempt from the personal services contracting requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, from Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and are not subject to the approval of the Department of General Services, including the requirements of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of the Title 2 of the Government Code.

SEC. 171.

Item 5180-496 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

5180-496—Reappropriation, State Department of Social Services. The balance of the appropriation provided in the following citation is reappropriated for the purposes provided for in that appropriation and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027:

0001—General Fund

(1) Schedule (2) of Item 5180-151-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023) for the Stop the Hate Program in Provision 14 of that item.

SEC. 172.

Item 5225-019-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

5225-019-0001—For support of Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ........................
4,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 4590-Rehabilitative Programs—Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Reentry Services ........................ 4,000,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item shall be available for trauma recovery and training in women’s institutions. This amount shall be available for state operations or local assistance.

SEC. 173.

Item 5225-020-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

5225-020-0001—For support of Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ........................
2,150,000

Schedule:

(1) 4590-Rehabilitative Programs—Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Reentry Services ........................ 2,150,000

Provisions:

1. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $850,000 shall be available for the Anti-Recidivism Coalition to support its Ranch operations.

2. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,300,000 shall be available for the Anti-Recidivism Coalition to support its Sound Studio Capital projects.

SEC. 174.

Item 5225-022-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

5225-022-0001—For support of Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ........................
760,000

Schedule:

(1) 4590-Rehabilitative Programs—Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Reentry Services ........................ 760,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item shall be available for the Anti-Recidivism Coalition to support its Hollywood Cinema Production Resources Dorm Program. This amount shall be available for state operations or local assistance.

SEC. 175.

Item 5227-110-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

5227-110-0001—For local assistance, Board of State and Community Corrections ........................				3,000,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	4945-Corrections Planning and Grants Programs ........................	3,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The amount appropriated in this item shall be available to the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Solano Community Foundation to support the Broken by Violence program for community-based gun violence prevention strategies.
	2.	Funds appropriated in this item are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.

SEC. 176.

Item 5227-112-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

5227-112-0001—For local assistance, Board of State and Community Corrections ........................
2,400,000

Schedule:

(1) 4945-Corrections Planning and Grant Programs ........................ 2,400,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item shall be available to the Board of State and Community Corrections as a pass-through for one-time state funding to Finding Kids for the purposes of cooperation with local law enforcement agencies to focus on anti-trafficking efforts. The funds may cover equipment, personnel time, technology, and coordination.

2. The funds appropriated in this item are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2030.

SEC. 177.

Item 5227-113-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

5227-113-0001—For local assistance, Board of State and Community Corrections ........................
1,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 4945-Corrections Planning and Grant Programs ........................ 1,000,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item shall be available to the Board of State and Community Corrections for Impact Justice to support the California Justice Leaders.

SEC. 178.

Item 5227-116-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

5227-116-0001—For local assistance, Board of State and Community Corrections ........................
1,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 4945-Corrections Planning and Grant Programs ........................ 1,000,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item is available to the Board of State and Community Corrections for the City of San Joaquin to support youth gang intervention and violence prevention.

SEC. 179.

Item 6100-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6100-001-0001—For support of State Department of Education ........................					~~120,580,000~~ 120,980,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5205010-Curriculum Services ........................		86,023,000
	(1.5)	5210048-After School Programs ........................		1,604,000
	(2)	5210066-Special Program Support ........................		~~42,263,000~~ 42,663,000
	(3)	9900100-Administration ........................		60,447,000
	(4)	9900200-Administration—Distributed ........................		−60,447,000
	(5)	Reimbursements to 5205010-Curriculum Services ........................		−8,341,000
	(6)	Reimbursements to 5210066-Special Program Support ........................		−969,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Notwithstanding Section 33190 of the Education Code or any other law, the State Department of Education shall not expend funds to prepare a statewide summary of pupil performance on school district proficiency assessments or a compilation of information on private schools with five or fewer pupils.
	2.	Funds appropriated in this item may be expended or encumbered to make one or more payments under a personal services contract of a visiting educator pursuant to Section 19050.8 of the Government Code, a long-term special consultant services contract, or an employment contract between an entity that is not a state agency and a person who is under the direct or daily supervision of a state agency, only if all of the following conditions are met:
		(a)	The person providing service under the contract provides full financial disclosure to the Fair Political Practices Commission in accordance with the rules and regulations of the commission.
		(b)	The service provided under the contract does not result in the displacement of any represented civil service employee.
		(c)	The rate of compensation for salary and health benefits for the person providing service under the contract does not exceed by more than 10 percent the current rate of compensation for salary and health benefits determined by the Department of Human Resources for civil service personnel in a comparable position. The payment of any other compensation or any reimbursement for travel or per diem expenses shall be in accordance with the State Administrative Manual and the rules and regulations of the California Victim Compensation Board.
	3.	The funds appropriated in this item shall not be expended for the development or dissemination of program advisories, including, but not limited to, program advisories on the subject areas of reading, writing, and mathematics, unless explicitly authorized by the State Board of Education.
	4.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $206,000 shall be available as matching funds for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide coordinated services to disabled pupils.
	5.	By October 31 of each year, the State Department of Education shall provide to the Department of Finance a file of all charter school average daily attendance (ADA) and state and local revenue associated with charter school general purpose entitlements as part of the P2 Local Control Funding Formula File. By March 1 of each year, the State Department of Education shall provide to the Department of Finance a file of all charter school ADA and state and local revenue associated with charter school general purpose entitlements as part of the P1 Local Control Funding Formula File. It is the expectation that such reports will be provided annually.
	6.	On or before April 15 of each year, the State Department of Education shall provide to the Department of Finance an electronic file that includes complete district- and county-level state appropriations limit information reported to the State Department of Education. The State Department of Education shall make every effort to ensure that all districts have submitted the necessary information requested on the relevant reporting forms.
	7.	The State Department of Education shall make information available to the Department of Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the budget committees of each house of the Legislature by October 31, March 31, and May 31 of each year regarding the amount of Proposition 98 savings estimated to be available for reversion by June 30 of that year.
	8.	Reimbursement expenditures pursuant to this item resulting from the imposition by the State Department of Education of a commercial copyright fee shall not be expended sooner than 30 days after the State Department of Education submits to the Department of Finance a legal opinion affirming the authority to impose such fees and the arguments supporting that position against any objections or legal challenges to the fee filed with the State Department of Education. Any funds received pursuant to imposition of a commercial copyright fee may only be expended as necessary for outside counsel contingent on a certification of the Superintendent of Public Instruction that sufficient expertise is not available within departmental legal staff. The State Department of Education shall not expend greater than $300,000 for such purposes without first notifying the Department of Finance of the necessity therefor, and upon receiving approval in writing.
	9.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, up to $1,011,000 is available for dispute resolution services, including mediation and fair hearing services, provided through contract for special education programs.
	10.	Of the reimbursement funds appropriated in this item, at least $612,000 is provided to the State Department of Education for the oversight of State Board of Education-authorized charter schools. The Department of Finance may administratively establish up to 2.0 positions for this purpose as workload materializes.
	11.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, at least $109,000 shall be for 1.0 position within the State Department of Education to support activities associated with the Clean Energy Job Creation Fund.
	12.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, at least $852,000 and 6.0 positions are provided to support the Local Control Funding Formula administration pursuant to Chapter 47 of the Statutes of 2013. These funds and positions shall be used by the State Department of Education to support the apportionment of, and fiscal oversight of, funding pursuant to the Local Control Funding Formula.
	13.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, at least $115,000 and 1.0 position shall be available for the State Department of Education to support activities associated with charter school appeals as required under subdivision (k) of Section 47605 of the Education Code.
	14.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, at least $1,140,000 and 8.0 positions are provided to support the implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula accountability system pursuant to Chapter 47 of the Statutes of 2013.
	15.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, at least $120,000 and 1.0 permanent position are provided to support implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula, such as providing unduplicated pupil counts, matching foster data received from the State Department of Social Services, and meeting foster youth reporting requirements.
	16.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $271,000 and 2.0 positions are provided to continue the development and maintenance of the state and federal accountability systems.
	17.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $129,000 is provided to support 1.0 existing position for workload associated with school district reorganizations.
	18.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $108,000 is provided to support 1.0 existing position to assist local educational agencies applying for a universal meal service program, pursuant to Chapter 724 of the Statutes of 2017.
	19.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $128,000 is provided to support 1.0 existing position to complete additional education equity compliance reviews, pursuant to Chapter 493 of the Statutes of 2017.
	20.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $252,000 shall be used to support the development and maintenance of a computer-based English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC) and a computer-based alternative ELPAC for students with disabilities.
	21.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $257,000 is provided to support 2.0 existing positions for the coordination of a centralized Uniform Complaint Procedures process and database to improve the administration and resolution of Uniform Complaint Procedures complaints and appeals received by the State Department of Education; to standardize Uniform Complaint Procedures policies, procedures, and templates departmentwide; and to provide a report by January 31 of each year with a summary of the number of days for completion of appeals by complaint type and program area, including the rationale for complaints that exceeded 60 days.
	23.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $600,000 is provided to support 2.0 existing positions and workload related to school-based comprehensive sexual health education.
	24.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $105,000 and 1.0 position are to support increases in emergency average daily attendance waiver requests.
	25.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $452,000 is provided for 3.0 positions to support compliance workload within the State Department of Education’s Special Education Division.
	26.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, at least $275,000 and 2.0 positions are provided to support the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Program and the K–12 component of the Strong Workforce Program. Availability of these funds is contingent upon the State Department of Education fully supporting no fewer than 6.0 full-time regional program consultants in agricultural career technical education in the Agricultural Education Unit of the Career and College Transition Division using federal Perkins V Act funding. If the State Department of Education is unable to support at least 6.0 full-time regional program consultants in agricultural career technical education with federal Perkins V Act funding, $142,000 and 1.0 position provided in this item to support the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Program and the K–12 component of the Strong Workforce Program shall be redirected for that purpose. As a condition of receiving this funding, the State Department of Education shall make information available to the Department of Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the budget committees of each house of the Legislature by October 31 of each fiscal year regarding the split of the federal Perkins V Act funding between the State Department of Education and the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges. This information shall include, but is not limited to, the maximum set-asides allowable for state administration and state leadership activities, the minimum amount required for local program distribution, as well as a breakdown of how the State Department of Education is utilizing the funds in each category.
	27.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $303,000 is provided to support 2.0 positions for the joint interagency resolution team and foster youth coordinated services pursuant to Chapter 815 of the Statutes of 2018.
	28.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $77,000 is provided to support 0.5 existing position to update existing, and develop new, resources and strategies, and in-service teacher training to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning students, pursuant to Chapter 775 of the Statutes of 2019.
	29.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $77,000 is provided to support 1.0 position to provide appropriate language access in American Sign Language.
	30.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $696,000 and 3.0 positions are available for the department to collect data to track the implementation of the changes for charter school petitions and renewals, pursuant to Chapter 486 of the Statutes of 2019.
	31.	Of the amount provided in this item, $192,000 reimbursements are provided on an ongoing basis to support the administration of the California High School Proficiency Examination.
	32.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $264,000 and 2.0 positions are provided to establish a state education disaster team to support activities related to disaster planning, preparedness, and response for schools as part of California’s Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery efforts.
	33.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $336,000 and 3.0 positions are available to support new ongoing workload for the School Fiscal Services Division related to deferrals and average daily attendance changes pursuant to Chapter 24 of the Statutes of 2020.
	34.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $136,000 and 1.0 position are provided to support workload related to creating a school emergency reporting system.
	35.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $12,598,000 is provided to support 52.8 existing positions in the Nutrition Services Division, and 30.0 positions in the Early Education Division to support remaining early learning workload after the transition of childcare programs to the State Department of Social Services.
	36.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $376,000 and 3.0 positions are provided to support increased workload in the accounting office.
	38.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $3,403,000 is provided to support existing authorized administrative positions.
	39.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $2,960,000 is provided to support existing authorized administrative positions.
	40.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $700,000 is provided to support 5.0 new positions and 1.0 existing position for the State Department of Education to establish the Office of School-Based Health.
	41.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $250,000 and 1.0 permanent position are provided to establish the California Computer Science Coordinator. The coordinator shall provide statewide coordination in implementing the computer science content standards developed pursuant to Section 60605.4 of the Education Code and lead the implementation of the computer science strategic implementation plan adopted by the State Board of Education.
	42.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $425,000 and 2.5 positions are available to support workload associated with expanded Transitional Kindergarten programs.
	43.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $437,000 and 3.0 positions are available to support early learning workload in the Child Development and Nutrition Fiscal Services Division.
	44.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $1,670,000 and 3.0 positions are available to support early learning workload in the Early Education Division.
	45.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $2,583,000 and 11.7 positions are provided to support early learning workload.
	46.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $143,000 and 1.0 position are available for a Medi-Cal billing coordinator to serve as a liaison with the State Department of Health Care Services, stakeholders, and others with respect to Medi-Cal billing options, the school-based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities Program, and medically necessary federal Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment Benefits.
	47.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $467,000 and 4.0 positions are provided for the School Fiscal Services Division to support workload related to state apportionment calculations, review of average daily attendance waivers, technical assistance, and implementation of grant programs.
	48.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,653,000 and 14.0 positions are provided for the Expanded Learning Division to provide students in classroom-based instructional programs with access to comprehensive after school and intersessional expanded learning opportunities.
	49.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $130,000 and 1.0 position are provided to support implementation of the Standardized Account Code Structure web-based application.
	50.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, at least $286,000 and 2.0 positions are provided to support professional development programs, including, but not limited to, the National Board Certification Incentive Grant, the Educator Effectiveness Block Grant, Professional Development on Social Emotional Learning and Trauma Informed Practices, Professional Development for Reading Instruction and Intervention, Training for Youth Mental and Behavioral Health, and other teacher professional development.
	51.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $286,000 and 2.0 positions are provided to support the implementation of the universal school meals program.
	52.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $561,000 and 4.0 positions are provided to the School Fiscal Services Division for work related to the Expanded Learning and Transitional Kindergarten Programs.
	53.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $425,000 and 3.0 positions are provided for additional new formula-driven program implementation.
	54.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $155,000 and 1.0 position are provided to the Technology Services Division for Transitional Kindergarten average daily attendance data collection.
	55.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $742,000 and 5.0 positions are provided to support the Community Schools Partnership Grant Program.
	56.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $143,000 and 1.0 position are provided to support the California Healthy Kids Survey and social-emotional learning professional development.
	57.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $143,000 and 1.0 position are provided for the Early Education Division to address increased workload in the California State Preschool Program.
	58.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $130,000 and 1.0 position are provided for the Fiscal and Administrative Services Division to address increased workload in the California State Preschool Program.
	61.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $201,000 is provided for 2.0 positions in the Office of School Transportation.
	62.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $161,000 and 1.0 position are provided to support the Supporting Inclusive Practices Grant.
	63.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $690,000 and 5.0 positions are provided to improve transitions from Part C Early Intervention Services to Part B Special Education Services.
	64.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $266,000 and 2.0 positions are available to support increased departmental information technology needs and workload.
	65.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $2,681,000 is provided in the 2025–26 fiscal year to continue supporting departmental information security infrastructure. Of this amount, $2,632,000 and 6.0 positions are provided on an ongoing basis to support replacement of aging hardware, maintaining already implemented cybersecurity technical capabilities, and implementing the remaining cybersecurity technical capabilities to achieve full compliance with the Department of Technology’s Cal-Secure Information Security Roadmap.
	66.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $1,702,000 and 9.0 positions are provided to support implementation and ongoing workload for the Cradle-to-Career Data System.
	69.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $383,000 and 3.0 positions are provided to the Budget Management Office to effectively support new and expanded programs and address increased workload due to FI$Cal implementation.
	70.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $159,000 and 1.0 position are provided to coordinate improved access to early intervention services for children prior to entering kindergarten.
	71.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $458,000 and 3.0 positions are provided to support the implementation of Chapter 498 of the Statutes of 2021 (AB 1363).
	72.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $633,000 and 4.0 positions are provided for the programmatic monitoring of the California State Preschool Program.
	73.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $119,000 and 1.0 position are appropriated for the fiscal monitoring of the California State Preschool Program.
	74.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $436,000 and 2.5 positions are provided to support the implementation of Universal Transitional Kindergarten.
	75.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $90,000 and 0.5 position are provided to support fiscal compliance monitoring reviews of program funds.
	76.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $122,000 and 1.0 position are provided to support fund reconciliation workload.
	77.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, 1.0 position is provided to support an increase in legal workload related to new and expanded programs including Universal Transitional Kindergarten and the California State Preschool Program.
	78.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $167,000 is provided for Zoom licenses to host webinars and online meetings.
	81.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $350,000 and 2.0 positions are provided to support increased workload related to operating the information technology systems used by the State Department of Education’s early education programs.
	82.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $276,000 and 2.0 positions are provided to incorporate early identification for learning disabilities into the State Department of Education’s preschool assessment tools, and to provide training for educators on effective use of those tools.
	83.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $612,000 and 4.0 positions are provided to support increased workload related to administering the Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program.
	84.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $769,000 and 5.0 positions are provided to support increased workload related to revising California State Preschool Program policies.
	85.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $356,000 and 2.5 positions are provided to support workload associated with expanded Transitional Kindergarten programs.
	87.	Of the amount provided in this item, $75,000 reimbursements is provided through the 2026–27 fiscal year for state operations support of Fresno Unified School District in facilitation of grant funds from the Wallace Foundation.
	88.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $161,000 and 1.0 position are provided to support the development and expansion of California Science Test (CAST) and the California Alternate Assessment (CAA) for Science within the Assessment Development and Administration Division.
	89.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $161,000 and 1.0 position are provided to support the development and expansion of English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) and the California Spanish Assessment (CSA) within the Assessment Development and Administration Division.
	90.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $140,000 is provided through June 30, 2027, to provide technical assistance and support to local educational agencies in hiring and training literacy coaches and reading specialists through the Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists Grant Program, pursuant to Chapter 52 of the Statutes of 2022.
	92.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $1,069,000 and 8.0 positions are provided to the School Fiscal Services Division for workload related to the Local Control Funding Formula declining enrollment protection proposal, AB 602 Special Education formula changes, and other fiscal-related workload for new programs.
	93.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $250,000 is available to the Superintendent of Public Instruction for fiscal oversight of county offices of education and the seven school districts in the state that share the same governing board as their county office of education for the services of a fiscal expert or adviser pursuant to Section 1630 of the Education Code or to compensate members of a Budget Review Committee established pursuant to Education Code Sections 1623 or 42127.1. The State Department of Education shall notify and receive approval from the Director of Finance in advance of retaining the services of a fiscal expert or fiscal adviser.
	94.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $150,000 and 1.0 position are provided to the School Health and Safety Office to support LGBTQ+ initiatives and best practices.
	95.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $160,000 is provided for Education Commission of the States membership dues.
	96.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $1,232,000 and 8.0 positions are provided to the Analysis, Measurement, and Accountability Reporting Division to establish a Data Science Office for the purposes of collecting new one-time or short-term data, providing contextual analysis to measure priority initiatives and programs, and providing timely data and information directly to policymakers including the State Board of Education and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee within 30 days.
	97.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $910,000 is available on a one-time basis in the 2026–27 fiscal year, for the State Department of Education to contract with a vendor to provide direct deposit to State Preschool contractors, beginning November 1, 2023. Contracts awarded pursuant to this provision shall allow for advance payment, and the department is hereby authorized to provide advance payment in order to implement direct deposit to State Preschool contractors. Contracts awarded pursuant to this provision shall be exempt from the personal services contracting requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code. For purposes of this provision, the department is exempt from the requirements of Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code and from the requirements of Article 6 (commencing with Section 999) of Chapter 6 of Division 4 of the Military and Veterans Code.
	101.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $152,000 and 1.0 position are provided to support workload associated with the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Block Grant.
	102.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $645,000 and 3.0 positions are provided to support workload related to implementing Classroom Assessments Scoring System (CLASS) for all California State Preschool Program (CSPP) providers.
	103.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $740,000 and 5.0 positions are provided to support workload associated with implementing the requirements of Chapter 915 of the Statutes of 2022 which revised provisions related to the suspension and expulsion of children from the CSPP and increased the requirements for early childhood mental health consultation services.
	104.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $3,932,000 and 9.0 positions are provided to support workload associated with collecting student and teacher level data from California State Preschool Programs (CSPPs) that are operated by a local educational agency pursuant to Chapter 901 of the Statutes of 2022.
	105.	Of the funds provided in Schedule (2), $449,000 is provided in the 2024–25 fiscal year and 3.0 positions, and $164,000 ongoing to support the development of the Whole Child Equity Framework and the Whole Child Community Equity Screening Tool, pursuant to Chapter 699 of the Statutes of 2022.
	106.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $138,000 and 1.0 position are provided to the Office of School Transportation for the data processing workload associated with the Home-to-School Transportation program.
	107.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $164,000 General Fund and 1.0 position are provided to the School Fiscal Services Division for the additional data processing workload associated with the Home-to-School Transportation program.
	108.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,316,000 and 7.0 positions are provided to support improved Teacher Assignment Monitoring Outcomes data collection and reporting through the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System and partnership with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the California Statewide Assignment Accountability System.
	109.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $300,000 and 2.0 positions are provided to the Analysis, Measurement and Accountability Reporting Division for workload related to the California School Dashboard state indicator data and the timelines associated with the collection of data through the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System.
	110.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $524,000 and 3.0 positions are provided to the School Fiscal Services and Curriculum Frameworks and Instruction Resources Divisions, for workload related to the implementation of Proposition 28, and schoolsite level data collection workload related to the equity multiplier allocation.
	111.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $380,000 is available on an ongoing basis for warranty support for network equipment and to upgrade server software at the State Special Schools and Diagnostic Centers.
	113.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (5), $152,000 is provided to support the State Department of Education’s Broadband Coordinator position.
	114.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $321,000 and 2.0 positions are available to support new ongoing workload associated with the implementation of Chapter 342 of the Statutes of 2023.
	115.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $392,000 and 2.0 positions are available to support new ongoing workload associated with the implementation of Chapter 229 of the Statutes of 2023.
	116.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), 1.0 position, and $182,000 ongoing are provided to support new ongoing workload associated with the implementation of Chapter 435 of the Statutes of 2023.
	117.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $164,000 and 1.0 position is available to support the statewide implementation of the English Learner Roadmap Policy pursuant to Chapter 946 of the Statutes of 2024.
	118.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $538,000 and 3.0 positions are available to the School Fiscal Services Division to facilitate migration to the new Principal Apportionment Application, ongoing maintenance, operation, and programming updates.
	119.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $1,408,000 and 9.0 positions are available to support the development of an updated Form J-90 and associated data collection, pursuant to Chapter 345 of the Statutes of 2024, in the 2026–27 fiscal year. $1,239,000 and 8.0 positions shall be available for this purpose in the 2027–28 fiscal year, and ongoing.
	120.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $141,000 and 1.0 position are available to support ongoing workload associated with the District of Choice program.
	121.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $385,000 is available to support the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program.
	122.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $1,092,000 and 8.0 positions are available to support the California State Preschool Program in the 2025–26 fiscal year and ongoing.
	123.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $294,000 and 1.0 position are available in fiscal year 2026–27, $817,000 and 4.5 positions are available in 2027–28, $885,000 and 5.0 positions are available in 2028–29, and $1,017,000 and 6.0 positions are available in 2029–30 and ongoing to support the implementation of the Real Food, Healthy Kids Act of 2025 (Chapter 467, Statutes of 2025).
	124.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $316,000 and 1.0 position are available in fiscal year 2026–27 through 2028–29, and $184,000 and 1.0 position are available in 2029–30 and ongoing to support local educational agencies in identifying multilingual learners in transitional kindergarten by using a screening instrument as required by Section 48004 of the Education Code.
	125.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $251,000 is provided in fiscal year 2025–26 and $1,117,000 and 4.0 positions are provided in fiscal year 2026–27 and ongoing to support new workload associated with the implementation of Chapters 428 and 429 of the Statutes of 2025.
	126.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $1,264,000 is provided in fiscal year 2026–27 to support the replacement of the State Department of Education’s Computer Room Air Conditioning and Uninterruptible Power Supply systems.
	127.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $552,000 is available for the Technology Services Division to support implementation of the single reimbursement rate structure for the California State Preschool Program in the 2026–27 fiscal year and ongoing.
	128.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $910,000 is available each fiscal year beginning 2026–27 to 2028–29, inclusive, for the State Department of Education to obtain the services of the Office of State Audits and Evaluations within the Department of Finance to provide support for California State Preschool Program audits. Unexpended funds shall be made available in each of the following fiscal years by the Office of State Audits and Evaluations within the Department of Finance in support of California State Preschool Program audits.
	129.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $178,000 and 1.0 position is provided to support the State Department of Education’s increased oversight responsibilities of all county offices of education, including single-district counties.
	130.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $850,000 is provided in the 2026–27 fiscal year and ongoing to support increasing salary costs for state employees working on the federal Title I, Part A program.
	131.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $934,000 is provided in the 2026–27 fiscal year, and $1,868,000 is provided in the 2027–28 fiscal year and future fiscal years to support State Board of Education positions that shifted to the State Department of Education.
	132.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $400,000 is available on a one-time basis in the 2026–27 fiscal year for the State Department of Education to administer the child nutrition programming funded pursuant to Item 6100-101-0001, including any necessary personnel costs.

SEC. 180.

Item 6100-001-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6100-001-0890—For support of State Department of Education, payable from the Federal Trust Fund ........................					~~216,180,000~~ 216,162,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5205010-Curriculum Services ........................		~~169,474,000~~ 169,456,000
	(2)	5210066-Special Program Support ........................		46,706,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The funds appropriated in this item include federal Perkins V Act funds for the current fiscal year to be transferred to community colleges by means of interagency agreements. These funds shall be used by community colleges for the administration of career technical education programs.
	2.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $96,000 is available to the Advisory Commission on Special Education for the in-state travel and operational expenses of the commissioners and the secretary to the commission.
	3.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $318,000 shall be used to provide training in culturally nonbiased assessment and specialized language skills to special education teachers.
	4.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $19,772,000 of federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ~~funds~~ funds, of which $6,258,000 is available on a one-time basis, are for dispute resolution services, including mediation and fair hearing services, provided through contract for the special education programs. The State Department of Education shall ensure the quarterly reports that the contractor submits on the results of its dispute resolution services reflect year-to-date data and final yearend data, includes the same information as required by Section 56504.5 of the Education Code, and includes the following information:
		(a)	The total number of cases won by each side.
		(b)	The number of issues decided in favor of each side in split decisions.
		(c)	The number of cases in which schools and parents were represented by attorneys.
		(d)	The number of requests for due process initiated by parents that were dismissed for insufficiency.
		(e)	The number of pupils of color who accessed the system.
		(f)	The number of non-English-speaking people who used the system.
		(g)	The length of each hearing.
		(h)	The number of hearing requests initiated by parents.
		(i)	The number of hearing requests initiated by school districts.
		(j)	The school district of each parent-initiated request for due process.
		(k)	The issues, within special education, that generated due process hearing requests during the quarter.
		(l)	The disabilities that generated due process hearing requests during the quarter.
		(m)	The age groups (preschool, primary, junior high, and high school) that generated hearing requests.
		(n)	The number of requests received during the quarter.
		(o)	The number of hearing decisions that were appealed to a court during the quarter.
		(p)	The number of cases that were completely resolved in mediation by agreement.
		(q)	The number of cases that were completely resolved in a mandatory resolution session.
	5.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $443,000 is for 3.0 positions within the State Department of Education for increased monitoring associated with educationally related mental health services, including out-of-home residential services for emotionally disturbed pupils, required by an individualized education program pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.).
	6.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, at least $2,506,000 shall be available for the administration of 21st Century Community Learning Centers programs.
	7.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $308,000 is available from federal Title II funds for an interagency agreement with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to support teacher misassignment monitoring activities.
	8.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, up to $1,506,000 is available from federal Title II funds to support Title II-related priorities identified in the California State Plan adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95).
	9.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $6,636,000 is for the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS), which is to meet the requirements of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95) and Chapter 1002 of the Statutes of 2002. These funds are payable from the Federal Trust Fund to the State Department of Education. Of this amount, $5,641,000 is federal Title I, Part B funds and $995,000 is federal Title II funds. These funds are provided for the following purposes: $3,254,000 for systems housing and maintenance; $908,000 for costs associated with necessary system activities; $790,000 for State Department of Education staff; and $710,000 for various other costs, including hardware and software costs, indirect charges, Department of General Services charges, and operating expenses and equipment. As a further condition of receiving these funds, the State Department of Education shall not add additional data elements to CALPADS, require local educational agencies to use the data collected through the CALPADS for any purpose, or otherwise expand or enhance the system beyond the data elements and functionalities that are identified in the most current approved Feasibility Study and Special Project Reports and the CALPADS Data Guide v4.1. In addition, $974,000 is for State Department of Education data management staff responsible for fulfilling certain federal requirements not directly associated with CALPADS.
	10.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $800,000 of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) funds is available for the State Department of Education to provide oversight and technical assistance for local educational agencies as the responsibility for overseeing educationally related mental health services transitions from county mental health agencies to special education local plan areas and to develop resources and provide technical assistance to local educational agencies for implementation of the federally required State Systemic Improvement Plan.
	11.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, at least $501,000 federal Title I, Part C, Migrant Education funds and 3.0 positions are provided for oversight and coordination of the State Parent Advisory Council, identification of qualifying program participants, and collecting and linking student data.
	12.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, up to $790,000 in federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) funds shall be available to the State Department of Education for warehouse costs related to providing accessible instructional materials to local educational agencies.
	13.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $625,000 is available for 5.0 existing positions to establish and support a litigation unit within the State Department of Education’s Special Education Division.
	14.	Of the amount provided in Schedule (1), $439,000 is available for 2.0 existing positions in the Student Achievement and Support Division to support the work of the State Department of Education, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, lead county offices of education, and stakeholders to inform the work of agencies within the statewide system of support pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 52073 of the Education Code.
	15.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $138,000 in federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) funds is provided for 1.0 position to fulfill reporting requirements on the use of behavioral restraints and seclusion, pursuant to Chapter 998 of the Statutes of 2018.
	16.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $226,000 in federal Title II funds and 1.0 position are available for the State Department of Education to administer the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy, in consultation with the State Board of Education and in collaboration with the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence.
	17.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,666,000 shall be reserved for the professional development of private school teachers and administrators as required by Title II of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 6601 et seq.). This amount reflects the availability of $1,236,000 ongoing federal Title II funds and $430,000 ongoing federal Title IV funds.
	18.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $207,000 and 1.5 positions are available for homeless student coordinators.
	19.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $442,000 federal Title IV funds is available to support administration and compliance monitoring of the federal Title IV grant activities and review of local control accountability plan federal addenda.
	20.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $116,000 and 1.0 position are available for the State Department of Education to collect the data necessary to fulfill the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95) requirement that local educational agencies annually report school-level, per-pupil expenditures.
	21.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $136,000 of federal Title I, Part C funds and 1.0 position are provided for the State Department of Education to develop enhancements for system-to-system interoperability between the Migrant Student Information Network and the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System.
	22.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $1,293,000 of federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) funds and 6.0 positions shall be available to address special education complaints and perform court-ordered special education monitoring of local educational agencies.
	23.	Of the amount provided in Schedule (1), $282,000 is available to support 2.0 positions in the Rural Education and State Support Office to conduct federal program monitoring of, and to provide technical assistance to, local educational agency recipients of the Title IV, Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant.
	24.	Of the amount provided in Schedule (1), $474,000 is available for 3.0 positions in the School Fiscal Services Division and $249,000 is available for 1.0 position in the Analysis, Measurement, and Accountability Reporting Division to support the identification of schools who are eligible for comprehensive support and improvement in the allocation of funding to local educational agencies that serve the identified schools pursuant to the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95).
	25.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, up to $1,617,000 federal Title I funds is available to support monitoring and evaluation of the use of funds by local educational agencies receiving an allotment pursuant to Section 1003 of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95).
	26.	On or before October 1, 2022, and annually thereafter, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall provide a list to the appropriate fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature and the Department of Finance identifying the number and names of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability that are subject to a continued funding eligibility assessment pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 56408 of the Education Code in the following fiscal year. Beginning in the 2023–24 fiscal year and annually thereafter, $10,000 federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) funds shall be made available to assess each Family Empowerment Center on Disability that has been identified by the Superintendent as being subject to a continued funding eligibility assessment during the fiscal year.
	27.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $332,000 federal Title III, Part A funds and 2.0 positions are provided for the State Department of Education to conduct federal program monitoring reviews of local educational agency English Learner programs.
	28.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $242,000 of federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) funds and 2.0 positions shall be available to address workload associated with allocating special education funds.
	29.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2) of this item, $3,900,000 and 29.5 positions are to support workload related to the universal school meals program.
	30.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $760,000 of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) funds is available to support workload associated with special education complaint resolution.
	31.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $272,000 of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) funds is available to support workload associated with disbursing federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act mental health funds to local educational agencies.
	32.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $250,000 of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) funds is available for licensing and maintenance of special education monitoring software.
	33.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $385,000 is available to support the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program.
	34.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $676,000 in the 2026–27 fiscal year and $260,000 in the 2027–28 fiscal year is available to support the Stronger Connections Technical Assistance Grant Program.
	35.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $337,000 federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) funds and 2.0 positions are available to support the federally required monitoring of small local educational agencies.
	39.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $146,000 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) funds and 1.0 position are available to support the federally required monitoring of individualized education program data.
	40.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $700,000 annually beginning in the 2025–26 fiscal year through the 2027–28 fiscal year, is available to support state-level mental health efforts under Project Cal-Well.
	42.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $420,000 is provided in the 2026–27 fiscal year, and $475,000 is provided annually in the 2027–28 and 2028–29 fiscal years, for the State Department of Education to support the Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant.
	44.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $1,990,000 is available annually through the 2028–29 fiscal year to support local Early Head Start services under the Early Head Start—Child Care Partnership Grant. The funds appropriated in this provision shall not be used for indirect costs of the State Department of Education.
	45.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $1,208,000 in federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) funds is available in the 2026–27 fiscal year and $757,000 is available in the 2027–28 fiscal year and in each fiscal year thereafter, and 3.0 positions, to support the increased state monitoring requirements for out-of-state nonpublic schools associated with Chapter 579 of the Statutes of 2025. Of these funds, project funding for the proposed integrated data system component is contingent upon the State Department of Education’s completion of the Department of Technology’s Project Approval Lifecycle process.
	46.	Of the amount appropriated m in Schedule (1), $16,152,000 in federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) funds is available on an ongoing basis to be allocated by the State Department of Education ~~to the Student Aid Commission to support grants to special education teachers through the Golden State Teacher Grant Program.~~ to support grants through the Golden State Teacher Grant Program through an interagency agreement with the Student Aid Commission.
	47.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), ~~$1,630,000~~ $1,612,000 of the federal Title II, Part A (20 U.S.C. Sec. 6611 et seq.) funds shall be available to support grants through the Golden State Teacher Grant Program through an interagency agreement with the Student Aid Commission.

SEC. 181.

Item 6100-101-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

6100-101-0001—For local assistance, State Department of Education ........................
15,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 5200115-School Improvement Activities ........................ 15,000,000

Provisions:

1. Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $15,000,000 is available on a one-time basis for the State Department of Education to administer a grant program in the 2026–27 fiscal year to support local educational agencies in providing at least one free meal per day to children in low-income areas during school intersessional periods of less than ten days.

(a) The Department shall award grant funds as allocations to local educational agencies that opt into this state program located in communities that meet Summer Food Service Program eligibility requirements and operate open sites, using criteria established by the Department, consistent with this section.

(b) The Department may allow award recipients to provide non-congregate meals.

(c) (1) As a condition of receiving funds, local educational agencies shall agree to provide the Department with relevant operations data, such as number of meals and children served, by a date determined by the Department.

(2) The Department shall post information about the outcomes of this program on its public website no later than June 30, 2028.

SEC. 182.

Item 6100-102-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

6100-102-0001—For local assistance, State Department of Education ........................
1,950,000

Schedule:

(1) 5200115-School Improvement Activities ........................ 1,950,000

Provisions:

1. Of the amount provided in Schedule (1) of this item, $1,950,000 shall be allocated and passed through to the following entities for the following purposes:

(a) $1,500,000 is available to the Bay Scholars for scholarships.

(b) $225,000 is available to the United Playaz in San Francisco for mental health services, daily out-of-school support, and in-school support programs in kindergarten through 8th grade, inclusive.

(c) $225,000 is available to the West Bay Pilipino Multi-Service Center in San Francisco for mental health services, daily out-of-school support, and in-school support programs in kindergarten through 8th grade, inclusive.

SEC. 183.

Item 6100-113-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6100-113-0001—For local assistance, State Department of Education (Proposition 98), for purposes of California’s pupil testing program ........................				107,324,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5205200-Assessment Review and Reporting ........................	1,539,000
	(2)	5205204-English Language Development Assessment ........................	9,221,000
	(3)	5205208-California Student Assessment System ........................	72,784,000
	(4)	5205218-Assessment Apportionments ........................	23,780,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The funds appropriated in this item shall be for the pupil testing programs authorized by Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 48400) of Part 27 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code and Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 60600), Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 60800), and Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 60810) of Part 33 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code.
	2.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (3) are provided for contract costs for the implementation of the statewide pupil assessment system established pursuant to Chapter 489 of the Statutes of 2013, as approved by the State Board of Education, including funding for the Lexile® and Quantile® measures of learning and access to the Lexile® and Quantile® Hubs, and are contingent upon the Department of Finance’s review of the related contract, during contract negotiations, prior to its execution.
	3.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (2) shall be available for approved contract costs for the development of, transition to, and administration of the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California, which include initial identification and annual assessments aligned to the state English language development standards in accordance with Chapter 478 of the Statutes of 2013, and are contingent upon the submittal of the related contract by the State Department of Education and the Department of Finance.
	4.	Funds provided to local educational agencies from Schedules (2), (3), and (4) shall first be used to offset any state-mandated reimbursable costs within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code that otherwise may be claimed through the state mandates reimbursement process for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California, and the statewide pupil assessment system established pursuant to Chapter 489 of the Statutes of 2013. Local educational agencies receiving funding from these schedules shall reduce their estimated and actual mandate reimbursement claims by the amount of funding provided to them from these schedules.
	5.	Notwithstanding Section 28.50, the Department of Finance may adjust Schedules (5) and (6) to reflect changes in actual reimbursements from the contractor for the California Proficiency Program.
	6.	Federal funds provided in Item 6100-113-0890 for statewide testing purposes shall be fully expended before General Fund resources provided in this item are expended for the same purposes.
	7.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (4) shall be used to pay approved apportionment costs from the current and prior test administrations for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California, and the statewide pupil assessment system established pursuant to Chapter 489 of the Statutes of 2013 and the grade 2 diagnostic assessments pursuant to Section 60644 of the Education Code.
	8.	The Department of Finance, State Department of Education, Legislative Analyst’s Office and legislative staff, and the vendor or vendors of the state’s California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress and English Language Proficiency Assessments for California contract shall meet on an annual basis every October and April to review detailed fiscal information regarding the current components and costs of the contract. The group also shall explore ways to make annual improvements to the state’s assessment system or achieve related savings.
	9.	For the 2026–27 fiscal year, the sum of $347,000 is available on a one-time basis for Schedule (2) to support the English Language Development Assessment, pursuant to Provision 10 of Item 6100-488.

SEC. 184.

Item 6100-113-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6100-113-0890—For local assistance, State Department of Education—Title I, Part B, State Assessment Grant, payable from the Federal Trust Fund ........................				~~18,713,000~~ 18,366,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5205200-Assessment Review and Reporting ........................	898,000
	(2)	5205204-English Language Development Assessment ........................	~~14,333,000~~ 13,986,000
	(3)	5205208-California Student Assessment System ........................	3,482,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (3) are provided for contract costs for the implementation of the statewide pupil assessment system established pursuant to Chapter 489 of the Statutes of 2013, as approved by the State Board of Education, including funding for the Lexile® and Quantile® measures of learning and access to the Lexile® and Quantile® Hubs, and are contingent upon the Department of Finance’s review of the related contract during contract negotiations and prior to its execution.
	2.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (2) shall be available for approved contract costs for the development of, transition to, and administration of the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California, which include initial identification and annual assessments aligned to the state English language development standards in accordance with Chapter 478 of the Statutes of 2013, and are contingent upon the submittal of the related contract by the State Department of Education and the Department of Finance. Ongoing funding for the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California shall be contingent upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act.
	3.	Funds appropriated in Schedule (1) are for providing local educational agencies information regarding federal requirements associated with assessments.
	4.	Funds provided to local educational agencies from Schedules (2) and (3) shall first be used to offset any state-mandated reimbursable costs, within the meaning of subdivision (e) of Section 17556 of the Government Code, that otherwise may be claimed through the state mandates reimbursement process for the statewide pupil assessment system established pursuant to Chapter 489 of the Statutes of 2013, the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California. Local educational agencies receiving funding from these schedules shall reduce their estimated and actual mandate reimbursement claims by the amount of funding provided to them from these schedules.
	5.	Federal funds provided in this item for statewide testing purposes shall be fully expended before General Fund resources provided in Item 6100-113-0001 are expended for the same purposes.
	6.	The Department of Finance, State Department of Education, Legislative Analyst’s Office and legislative staff, and the vendor or vendors of the state’s California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress and English Language Proficiency Assessments for California contract shall meet on an annual basis every October and April to review detailed fiscal information regarding the current components and costs of the contract. The group also shall explore ways to make annual improvements to the state’s assessment system or to achieve related savings.
	7.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $871,000 is provided in one-time federal State Assessment Grant, Title I, Part B carryover to support the existing program.

SEC. 185.

Item 6100-115-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6100-115-0001—For local assistance, State Department of Education (Proposition 98), Community Schools ~~Apportionment~~ Partnership Program ........................				1,000,000,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5200236-Community Schools ~~Apportionment~~ Partnership Program ........................	1,000,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The funds appropriated in this item shall be allocated to local educational agencies to implement community schools models pursuant to Section 8903 of the Education Code.
	2.	It is the intent of the Legislature that, of the funds appropriated in this item, $20,000,000 shall be allocated on an annual basis beginning in the 2030–31 fiscal year to county offices of education to coordinate county-level governmental, nonprofit community-based organizations, and other external partnerships to support community school implementation in their county pursuant to Section 8903 of the Education Code.

SEC. 186.

Item 6100-134-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6100-134-0890—For local assistance, State Department of Education, payable from the Federal Trust Fund ........................				~~2,471,293,000~~ 2,490,476,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5200103-Statewide System of School Support ........................	5,000,000
	(2)	5200135-Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act ........................	~~2,305,789,000~~ 2,324,972,000
	(3)	5200120-Title IV, Student Support and Academic Enrichment ........................	160,504,000
	Provisions:
	1.	In administering the accountability system required by this item, the State Department of Education shall align the forms, processes, and procedures required of local educational agencies so that duplication of effort is minimized at the local level.
	2.	The State Department of Education shall provide to the Legislature, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the Department of Finance a letter by April 15, of each year, reporting expenditures and anticipated savings for each schedule, based on available information.
	3.	The funds appropriated in this item shall be considered offsetting revenues within the meaning of subdivision (e) of Section 17556 of the Government Code for any reimbursable mandated cost claim for activities that result from implementation of the California State Plan for the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95). Local educational agencies accepting funding from this item shall reduce any estimated and actual mandate reimbursement claims by the amount of funding provided to them from this item.
	4.	The State Department of Education shall submit an expenditure plan prior to the expenditure of funds to the Department of Finance and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee that includes the use of federal funds pursuant to the California State Plan for the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95).
	5.	As a condition of receipt of funds appropriated in this item, the local educational agency’s plan for use of federal funds required pursuant to Section 1112 of Part A of Title I of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 6312) shall be approved by the State Board of Education. Approval of such plans shall be contingent on the local educational agency’s demonstration that its planned use of the federal funds will supplement and enhance local priorities or initiatives funded with state funds, as reflected in the local educational agency’s local control and accountability plan.
	6.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), no less than ~~$150,123,000~~ $149,595,000 is available for purposes of providing grants to local educational agencies with schools identified as requiring support, consistent with the California State Plan for the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95). The State Department of Education shall develop and administer a process for providing grants from these funds on a formula basis to local educational agencies with schools identified as requiring support. Local educational agencies shall use the funds for the development of strategies to improve pupil performance at schools identified as requiring support that are aligned to goals, actions, and services identified in the local educational agency’s local control and accountability plan. Such funds shall not be expended to hire additional permanent staff.
	7.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (1) shall be allocated to county offices of education for the purposes of supporting development and implementation of comprehensive support and improvement (CSI) plans in coordination with the statewide system support for local educational agencies established in the California State Plan for the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95). The State Department of Education shall develop, in consultation with the Executive Director of the State Board of Education and with the approval of the Department of Finance, the method of allocation for these funds, which shall be based on a formula that considers the number of schools within a county that are identified for additional support consistent with the California State Plan for the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95).
	8.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (3) are available on a one-time basis, and shall be used in accordance with Part A of Title IV of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95).
	9.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (3) shall be allocated to local educational agencies pursuant to Section 4105 of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 7115), as reauthorized by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95).
	10.	For purposes of performing the calculation to ensure that no less than 95 percent of the state’s reserve is being allocated as grants to local educational agencies, pursuant to Section 1003 of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95), the amount appropriated in Schedule (1) and the amount specified in Provision 6 shall be added together.
	11.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $5,000,000 shall be allocated to county offices of education for the purposes of review and approval of comprehensive support and improvement (CSI) plans through the CSI prompts in the local control and accountability plan. The method of allocation shall be the same as the one developed and approved pursuant to Provision 7.
	12.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), ~~$3,300,000~~ $33,300,000 is provided in one-time federal Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95), Title I, carryover to support the existing program.

SEC. 187.

Item 6100-136-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6100-136-0890—For local assistance, State Department of Education, payable from the Federal Trust Fund ........................				~~15,609,000~~ 15,622,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5200139-McKinney-Vento Homeless Children Education ........................	~~15,609,000~~ 15,622,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $926,000 in federal carryover is provided on a one-time basis to support the existing program.

SEC. 188.

Item 6100-137-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6100-137-0890—For local assistance, State Department of Education, payable from the Federal Trust Fund ........................				~~5,507,000~~ 6,901,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5205023-Rural and Low-Income Schools Grant ........................	~~5,507,000~~ 6,901,000

SEC. 189.

Item 6100-156-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6100-156-0890—For local assistance, State Department of Education, payable from the Federal Trust Fund ........................				130,299,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5200162-Adult Education ........................	130,299,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The State Department of Education shall reimburse claims on a quarterly basis from qualifying community-based organizations that provide adult basic education under this item.
	2.	Notwithstanding any other law, all nonlocal educational agencies (non-LEAs) expending greater than $1,000,000 in a fiscal year pursuant to this item shall submit an annual organizational audit, as specified, to the State Department of Education, Office of External Audits.
		All audits shall be performed by one of the following: (1) a certified public accountant possessing a valid license to practice within California, (2) a member of the department’s staff of auditors, or (3) in-house auditors, if the entity receiving funds pursuant to this item is a public agency, and if the public agency has internal staff that performs auditing functions and meets the tests of independence found in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.
		The audit shall be in accordance with State Department of Education audit guidelines and the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 C.F.R. Part 200).
		Non-LEA entities receiving funds pursuant to this item shall submit the annual audit no later than six months from the end of the agency fiscal year. If, for any reason, the contract is terminated during the contract period, the audit shall cover the period from the beginning of the contract through the date of termination.
		Non-LEA entities receiving funds pursuant to this item shall be held liable for all department costs incurred in obtaining an independent audit if the contractor fails to produce or submit an acceptable audit.
	3.	The State Department of Education shall continue to ensure that outcome measures for State Department of State Hospitals and State Department of Developmental Services clients are set at a level where these clients will continue to be eligible for adult education services in the current fiscal year and beyond to the full extent authorized under federal law. The State Department of Education shall also consult with the State Department of State Hospitals, State Department of Developmental Services, and Department of Finance for this purpose.
	4.	When the State Department of Education Request for Application (RFA) is publicly available, the RFA for these funds shall include the incorporation of core federal performance metrics, including placement in postsecondary education, transition into employment, and retention of employment included in the performance targets of participating agencies. The RFA shall also request information regarding the extent to which applicants are coordinating services as part of consortia established pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 84830) of Chapter 5 of Part 50 of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code and indicate that priority will be given to applicants that provide evidence of demonstrated effectiveness through performance data on its record of improving skills of eligible individuals, particularly those who have low levels of literacy. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act California state plan shall serve as the source document of the RFA.
	5.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $20,095,000 in a one-time federal carryover is available to support existing limited-term, healthcare-focused vocational pathways, including bridge programs, for English language learners across all levels of English proficiency through the Adult Education Program. The Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, State Department of Education, Labor and Workforce Development Agency, and California Health and Human Services Agency shall collaborate to develop guidance to assist the Adult Education consortia in developing pathways focused on local programs intended to support healthcare and care economy workforce needs. the Adult Education Program.

SEC. 190.

Item 6100-161-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6100-161-0890—For local assistance, State Department of Education, payable from the Federal Trust Fund, Special Education Programs for Exceptional Children ........................				~~1,455,434,000~~ 1,455,435,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5200203-Local Agency Entitlements, IDEA Special Education ........................	1,330,698,000
	(2)	5200209-State Level Activities, IDEA Special Education ........................	79,747,000
	(3)	5200211-Preschool Grant Program, IDEA Special Education ........................	~~43,603,000~~ 43,604,000
	(4)	5200213-State Improvement Grant, IDEA Special Education ........................	0
	(5)	5200215-Family Empowerment Centers, IDEA Special Education ........................	1,386,000
	(6)	5205231-Supplemental Grants: Newborn Hearing Screening Grants ........................	0
	Provisions:
	1.	In accordance with federal law, the funds appropriated in Schedule (1) shall be distributed to local and state agencies on the basis of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) permanent formula.
	2.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), up to $1,950,000 shall be used to develop and test procedures, materials, and training for alternative dispute resolution in special education.
	3.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (3) for the Preschool Grant Program, $1,228,000 shall be used for in-service training and shall include a parent training component and may, in addition, include a staff training program. These funds may be used to provide training in alternative dispute resolution and the local mediation of disputes. This program shall include state sponsored and local components.
	4.	The resources that were available for local assistance grants to monitor local educational agency compliance with state and federal laws and regulations governing special education and the Supporting Inclusive Practices Grant are in Schedule (1) of Item 6100-161-0001.
	5.	The resources available for the purposes of supporting Family Empowerment Centers on Disability pursuant to Chapter 4.3 (commencing with Section 56400) of Part 30 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code are in Schedule (1) of Item 6100-161-0001.
	6.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $69,000,000 shall be available only for the purpose of providing educationally related mental health services, including out-of-home residential services for emotionally disturbed pupils, required by an individualized education program pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) and as described in Section 56363 of the Education Code. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall allocate these funds to local educational agencies based upon an equal rate per pupil using the methodology specified in Section 56836.07 of the Education Code.
	7.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), up to $3,894,000 shall be available for transfer to the state special schools for student transportation allowances.
	8.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), up to $3,861,000 in federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) funds shall be available for the State Department of Education to provide accessible instructional materials to local educational agencies.
	9.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), up to $500,000 is provided to develop resources and provide technical assistance to local educational agencies for implementation of the State Systemic Improvement Plan.
	10.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (3), no less than $500,000 shall be used for the Supporting Inclusive Practices Grant.
	11.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $542,000 is provided in fiscal year 2026–27 for the expansion of the California Technical Assistance Network servers and optimization of search capabilities.
	12.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (3), $1,700,000 is available in one-time carryover funds.
	13.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (5), $1,386,000 is available in one-time carryover funds.

SEC. 191.

Item 6100-182-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6100-182-0001—For local assistance, State Department of Education (Proposition 98) ........................					11,129,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5205060-Instructional Support: K–12 High-Speed Network ........................		11,129,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Expenditure authority of no greater than $6,541,000 is provided for the K–12 High-Speed Network.
		(a)	Of the amount authorized for expenditure in this provision, $6,541,000 shall be funded by E-rate and California Teleconnect Fund moneys. The leading education agency or the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC), or both, shall submit quarterly reports to the Department of Finance and the fiscal committees in each house of the Legislature on funds received from E-rate and the California Teleconnect Fund.
		~~(b)~~	The expenditure limit pursuant to this provision does not apply to ongoing network connectivity infrastructure grant expenditures pursuant to Item 6110-182-0001, Budget Act of 2014 and Item 6100-182-0001, Budget Act of 2015 or to professional development and technical assistance funding expenditures pursuant to Section 58 of Chapter 13 of the Statutes of 2015.
		(c)	All major subcontracts of the K–12 High-Speed Network program shall be excluded from both the eligible program costs on which indirect costs are charged and from the calculation of the indirect cost rate based on that year’s data. For purposes of this provision, a major subcontract is defined as a subcontract for services in an amount in excess of $25,000.
		(d)	Of the amount authorized for expenditure in this provision, $0 shall be funded by the operational reserves maintained by the K–12 High-Speed Network.
	2.	As a condition of receipt of funding, the K–12 High-Speed Network shall submit an annual financial audit by December 15 of each year that includes an accounting of all funding sources and all uses of funds by funding source to the State Department of Education, the Department of Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
	3.	The K–12 High-Speed Network or CENIC, or both, shall submit quarterly reports to the Department of Finance and the fiscal committees in each house of the Legislature on E-rate and California Teleconnect Fund subsidies received as a result of network connectivity infrastructure grants issued pursuant to Item 6110-182-0001, Budget Act of 2014 and Item 6100-182-0001, Budget Act of 2015.
	4.	The K–12 High-Speed Network shall not expend any E-rate and California Teleconnect Fund subsidies received as a result of network connectivity infrastructure grants issued pursuant to Item 6110-182-0001, Budget Act of 2014 and Item 6100-182-0001, Budget Act of 2015 prior to receiving Department of Finance approval, and no sooner than 30 days after notification in writing is provided to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.

SEC. 192.

Item 6100-196-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6100-196-0001—For local assistance, State Department of Education (Proposition 98), for allocation by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to school districts, county offices of education, and other agencies for the purposes of California state preschool programs pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 8207) of Chapter 2 of Part 6 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code funded in this item, in lieu of the amount that otherwise would be appropriated pursuant to any other statute and the Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program pursuant to Article 16 (commencing with Section 8337) of Chapter 2 of Part 6 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code ........................				2,838,365,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5210020-State Preschool ........................	2,768,365,000
	(2)	5210010-Child Development, Quality Rating Improvement System Grants ........................	70,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Nonfederal funds appropriated in this item that have been budgeted to meet the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families maintenance-of-effort requirement established pursuant to the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193) shall not be expended in any way that would cause their disqualification as a federally allowable maintenance-of-effort expenditure.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), up to $5,000,000 is available for the family literacy supplemental grant provided to California state preschool programs pursuant to Section 8221 of the Education Code.
	3.	The amount appropriated in Schedule (2) is available for Quality Rating and Improvement System grants provided to California state preschool programs pursuant to Section 8203.1 of the Education Code.
	4.	Funds appropriated in Schedule (1) shall be allocated to both the part-day and full-day California State Preschool Program.
	5.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $1,075,000 is available for funding a tool to strengthen teacher-child interactions and support quality improvement.
	6.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $29,874,000 is available for the family fee policy to reduce childcare fees to 1 percent of monthly income for families with adjusted monthly income at or above 75 percent of the state median family income pursuant to Section 8252 of the Education Code.
	7.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $98,610,000 is available for the State Department of Education to issue to California State Preschool Program contractors to augment their contracts due to projected increases in the number of three-year-old children served.
	8.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $29,468,000 is available for the State Department of Education to issue to California State Preschool Program contractors as an increase to their cost of care reimbursement rates.
	9.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $51,425,000 is available for the State Department of Education to issue to California State Preschool Program contractors as an increase to their cost of care reimbursement rates for the 2026–27 fiscal year and ongoing.
	10.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $115,000,000 is available for the State Department of Education to augment contracts projected to exceed maximum reimbursable amounts due to an experienced or anticipated increase in the number of three-year-olds served as reported to the department, including data submitted pursuant to Section 8215 of the Education Code. To the extent funding exceeds projected need, funding shall be distributed proportionally to demand.

SEC. 193.

Item 6100-197-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6100-197-0890—For local assistance, State Department of Education, payable from the Federal Trust Fund, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program ........................				~~162,424,000~~ 163,222,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5210050-21st Century Community Learning Centers ........................	~~162,424,000~~ 163,222,000
	Provisions:
	1.	For the 2026–27 fiscal year, the daily per pupil funding provided to local educational agencies participating in the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program shall be $10.18.
	2.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $6,004,000 in federal carryover is provided on a one-time basis to support the existing program.

SEC. 194.

Item 6100-488 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6100-488—Reappropriation, State Department of Education. Notwithstanding any other law, the balances from the following appropriations are available for reappropriation for the purposes specified in the provisions below:
	0001—General Fund
	(1)	$656,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Child Nutrition Programs in Chapter 52 of the Statutes of 2022.
	(2)	$18,390,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Child Nutrition Programs in Schedule (1) of Item 6100-203-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023).
	(3)	$140,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Special Education Program for Individuals with Exceptional Needs in Schedule (1) of Item 6100-161-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023).
	(4)	$20,000,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Child Nutrition Programs in Schedule (1) of Item 6100-203-0001, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024).
	(5)	$65,480,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the California State Preschool Program in Item 6100-196-0001, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024).
	(6)	$3,106,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for After School Programs in Schedule (1) of Item 6100-149-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023).
	(7)	$13,623,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Schedule (2) of Item 6100-149-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023).
	(8)	$35,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Special Education Program for Individuals with Exceptional Needs in Schedule (1) of Item 6100-161-0001, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024).
	(9)	$36,567,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Schedule (2) of Item 6100-149-0001, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024).
	(10)	$53,823,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Schedule (2) of Item 6100-149-0001, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025).
	(11)	$2,629,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the California State Preschool Program in Item 6100-196-0001, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025).
	(12)	$1,296,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Career Technical Education Initiative in Item 6100-170-0001, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024).
	(13)	$3,020,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant in Item 6100-168-0001, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024).
	(14)	$10,003,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant in Item 6100-168- 0001, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025).
	(15)	$485,068,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the California Community Schools Partnership Program in Chapter 53 of the Statutes of 2022.
	(16)	$354,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Education Services for Foster Youth Program in Chapter 44 of the Statutes of 2021.
	(17)	$189,708,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program in Item 6100-110-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023).
	(18)	$39,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the American Indian Early Childhood Education Program in Item 6100-150-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023).
	(19)	$413,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the California Partnership Academies in Schedule (1) of Item 6100-166-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023).
	(20)	$7,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Clean Technology Partnerships in Schedule (2) of Item 6100-166-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023).
	(21)	$1,300,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Career Technical Education Initiative in Item 6100-170-001. Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023).
	(22)	$35,021,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the California State Preschool Program in Item 6100-196-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023).
	(23)	$415,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount reappropriated for the Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant in Provision 4 of Item 6100-488, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023).
	(24)	$31,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the California Partnership Academies in Schedule (1) of Item 6100-166-0001, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024).
	(25)	$139,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant in Chapter 8 of the Statutes of 2025.
	Provisions:
	1.	The sum of ~~$626,263,000~~ $625,916,000 is hereby appropriated to the State Department of Education for allocation to local educational agencies for the Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant pursuant to provisions provided in the education finance omnibus trailer bill identified in Section 39.00 of this act for this purpose.
	2.	The sum of $15,000,000 is hereby appropriated to the State Department of Education for the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy pursuant to Section 44690.1 of the Education Code. These funds shall be available for encumbrance through June 30, 2031.
	3.	The sum of $25,000,000 is hereby appropriated to the State Department of Education to support inclusive programs for students with intellectual disabilities pursuant to Section 66032 of the Education Code. These funds shall be available for encumbrance through June 30, 2032.
	4.	The sum of $46,000,000 is hereby appropriated to the State Department of Education for grants to local educational agencies to support youth experiencing homelessness pursuant to provisions in the education finance omnibus trailer bill identified in Section 39.00 of this act for this purpose. These funds shall be available for encumbrance through June 30, 2030.
	5.	The sum of $30,000,000 is hereby appropriated to the State Department of Education for transfer to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for Teacher Residency and National Board technical assistance pursuant to Section 44415.71 of the Education Code. These funds shall be available for encumbrance through June 30, 2034.
	6.	The sum of $5,000,000 is hereby appropriated to the State Department of Education for transfer to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the development of a teacher candidate transcript review platform, pursuant to Section 44259.8 of the Education Code. These funds shall be available for encumbrance through June 30, 2029.
	7.	The sum of $84,000,000 is hereby appropriated to the State Department of Education for the California Community Schools Apportionments Program pursuant to provisions in the education finance omnibus trailer bill identified in Section 39.00 of this act for this purpose.
	8.	The sum of $100,000,000 is hereby appropriated to the State Department of Education for grants to local educational agencies to support kitchen equipment, infrastructure, training, and the continued implementation of universal school meals pursuant to Section 49509.5 of the Education Code. These funds shall be available for encumbrance through June 30, 2030.
	9.	The sum of $10,000,000 is hereby appropriated to the State Department of Education for the Sacramento County Office of Education to develop resources and provide technical assistance to support the implementation of alternative pathways and means to a high school diploma, pursuant to Section 51225.33 of the Education Code. These funds shall be available for encumbrance through June 30, 2031.
	10.	The sum of $347,000 is hereby appropriated to the State Department of Education for costs associated with administering the English Language Development Assessment, pursuant to Provision 9 of Item 6100-113-0001.

SEC. 195.

Item 6100-491 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6100-491—Reappropriation, State Department of Education. The amounts specified in the following citations are reappropriated for the purposes provided for in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure as specified below:
	0001—General Fund
	(1)	$1,190,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the State Department of Education to contract with a vendor to provide direct deposit to State Preschool contractors in the California State Preschool Program in Schedule (2) of Item 6100-001-0001, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025). This amount shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027. Contracts awarded pursuant to this provision shall be exempt from the personal services contracting requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code. For purposes of this provision, the department is exempt from the requirements of Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code and from the requirements of Article 6 (commencing with Section 999) of Chapter 6 of Division 4 of the Military and Veterans Code.
	(2)	$5,000,000 in Item 6100-001-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023), for legal costs for the State Department of Education and State Board of Education related to federal litigation. The State Department of Education shall submit an expenditure plan before the expenditure of funds to the Department of Finance for approval. This amount shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.

SEC. 196.

Item 6120-101-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

6120-101-0001—For local assistance, California State Library, Local Library Infrastructure Grants and Community Development Support ........................
5,075,000

Schedule:

(1) 5312-Library Development Services ........................ 5,075,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this Item shall be allocated and passed through to the following entities for the following purposes:

(a) $150,000 for the California Center for Civic Participation to expand youth civic engagement programming and opportunities.

(b) $300,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the Altadena Library District to support continued library operations, programs, and community services impacted by property tax revenue losses and deferrals resulting from the Eaton Fire.

(c) $1,525,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the City of Upland to support the Upland Public Library Modernization.

(d) $1,500,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the City of Covina to support the Covina Recreation Village Library Building & Entry Plaza project.

(e) $500,000 to the City of Goleta for the Goleta Valley Library renovations.

(f) $1,100,000 to the City of Carpinteria for the City of Carpinteria Community Library improvements.

SEC. 197.

Item 6120-491 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

6120-491—Reappropriation, California State Library. The amount specified in the following citation is reappropriated on a one-time basis to support equity-focused Building Forward infrastructure grants that help create local libraries capable of meeting the 21st century needs of California’s communities and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029:

0001—General Fund

(1) $4,500,000 in Item 6120-161-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021) as reappropriated by Item 6120-491, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025). This amount shall be provided as an augmentation to the existing grant provided by Item 6120-491, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025). That grantee shall match state funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Project expenditures that are eligible costs under the existing grant shall count towards the grantee’s matching funds requirement.

SEC. 198.

Item 6350-101-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

6350-101-0001—For local assistance, School Facilities Aid Program ........................
4,999,000

Schedule:

(1) 5378—School Improvement Activities ........................ 4,999,000

Provisions:

1. Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $4,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the Office of Public School Construction for allocation to Redwood High School Foundation for Capital Project.

2. Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $500,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the Office of Public School Construction for allocation to San Benito High School District for the Hollister High School locally sourced produce and meat storage building project.

3. Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $324,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the Office of Public School Construction for allocation to Fontana Unified School District for crisis alert systems

4. Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $175,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the Office of Public School Construction for allocation to the Santiago Education Foundation for up to two vehicles capable of transporting students with disabilities.

SEC. 199.

Item 6440-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6440-001-0001—For support of University of California ........................						~~5,361,906,000~~ 5,427,788,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5440-Support ........................			~~5,361,906,000~~ 5,427,788,000
	Provisions:
	1.	This appropriation is exempt from Sections 6.00 and 31.00.
	2.	(a)	The Regents of the University of California shall implement measures to reduce the university’s cost structure.
		(b)	The Legislature finds and declares that many state employees hold positions with comparable scope of responsibilities, complexity, breadth of job functions, experience requirements, and other relevant factors to those employees designated to be in the Senior Management Group pursuant to existing Regents Policy.
		(c)	(1)	Therefore, at a minimum, the Regents shall, when considering compensation for any employee designated to be in the Senior Management Group, use a market reference zone that includes state employees.
			(2)	At a minimum, the Regents shall include in a market reference zone all comparable positions from the lists included in subdivision (l) of Section 8 of Article III of the California Constitution and Article 1 (commencing with Section 11550) of Chapter 6 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
	2.1.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Director of Finance may reduce funds appropriated in this item by an amount equal to the estimated Cal Grant and Middle Class Scholarship Program cost increases caused by a 2026–27 academic year increase in systemwide tuition. No reduction may be authorized pursuant to this provision sooner than 30 days after the Director of Finance provides notice of the intended reduction to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
	3.	(a)	The Controller shall transfer funds from this appropriation upon receipt of a report from the Department of Finance indicating the amount of debt service anticipated to become due and payable in the fiscal year associated with state general obligation bonds issued for university projects.
		(b)	The Controller shall return funds to this appropriation upon receipt of a report from the Department of Finance.
	4.	Payments made by the state to the University of California for each month from July through April shall not exceed one-twelfth of the amount appropriated in this item, less the amount that is expected to be transferred pursuant to Provision 3. Transfers of funds pursuant to Provision 3 shall not be considered payments made by the state to the university.
	5.		Of the funds appropriated in this item, $15,800,000 shall be available to support meal donation programs, food pantries serving students, CalFresh enrollment, and other means of directly providing nutrition assistance to students. These funds shall be expended and reported as specified in Section 66023.9 of the Education Code.
	6.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $21,300,000 shall be available to increase student mental health resources. These funds shall be expended and reported as specified in Section 66023.9 of the Education Code.
	7.		Of the funds appropriated in this item, $3,700,000 shall be available to support rapid rehousing efforts assisting homeless and housing-insecure students. These funds shall be expended and reported as specified in Section 66023.9 of the Education Code.
	8.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $12,900,000 shall be available to support and expand existing UC Programs in Medical Education and to establish a new UC Program in Medical Education focused on Native American communities. These funds may also be available to establish additional UC Programs in Medical Education that are state priorities. The University of California is encouraged to use these funds to support UC Programs in Medical Education that would serve underrepresented areas of the state.
		(b)	One-third of the funds appropriated in this provision shall be used to augment need-based financial aid for UC Programs in Medical Education students.
		(c)	The University of California shall report the following information about UC Programs in Medical Education program outcomes to the Department of Finance and the Legislature annually by March 1, until March 1, 2027:
			(1)	Enrollment numbers and student demographics in each program.
			(2)	A summary of each program’s current curriculum.
			(3)	Graduation and residency placement rates for each program.
			(4)	To the extent feasible, postgraduate data on where each program’s graduates currently practice and the extent to which they serve the populations and communities targeted by the program in which they participated.
	9.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,823,000 shall be used for legal services for undocumented and immigrant students, faculty, and staff.
	10.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $3,000,000 shall be used for the University of California Firearm Violence Research Center. It is the intent of the Legislature that these funds be directly allocated by the University of California to the University of California Firearm Violence Research Center, and that the University of California and the University of California, Davis, campus shall not assess administrative costs or charges against these funds.
	11.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be used for the Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation.
	12.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $4,000,000 shall be used by the University of California to provide summer-term financial aid to any student who is eligible for state financial aid and is a California resident, including students receiving an exemption for nonresident tuition pursuant to Section 68130.5 of the Education Code. These funds shall be used to supplement and not supplant existing funds provided by the University of California for summer-term financial aid. The Legislature finds and declares that this provision is a state law within the meaning of subsection (d) of Section 1621 of Title 8 of the United States Code.
	13.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $6,000,000 shall be available to support foster youth programs pursuant to Section 92663 of the Education Code.
	14.	By November 1 each year, the University of California shall report key information regarding UCPath to the Department of Finance and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. At a minimum, the report shall include UCPath’s staffing levels, funding by source, and spending by function. The funding source data shall summarize fund sources used by campuses to cover any campus assessment. The report shall include actual data for the prior fiscal year, budgeted data for the current fiscal year, and projected data for the coming fiscal year. The report shall include any cost savings resulting from the UCPath project at the campus level.
	15.	To provide for legislative oversight, the Office of the President of the University of California shall report to the Legislature and the Department of Finance, by September 30 each year, all of the following information for the preceding fiscal year and estimates of all of the following for the current fiscal year:
		(a)	The amount of any campus assessments charged to support the Office of the President of the University of California, reflecting amounts contributed by each campus and the fund source or sources from which those amounts were paid.
		(b)	The total budget of the Office of the President of the University of California.
		(c)	A categorized list of actual and planned budgetary expenditures for the Office of the President of the University of California.
		(d)	Factors contributing to any year-over-year change in the budget of the Office of the President of the University of California.
		(e)	The amount of the budget of the Office of the President of the University of California that either passes through to recipients across the state or supports fee-for-service activities aligned with the university’s mission.
		(f)	Information on reserves and fund balances held by the Office of the President of the University of California.
	16.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $650,000 shall be available to support the integration of Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities members onto the ASSIST platform.
	17.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to support the California Vectorborne Disease Surveillance Gateway.
	18.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $4,000,000 shall be available to the University of California for disbursement to all undergraduate-serving University of California campuses, after consultation with Underground Scholars directors and coordinators, to establish and sustain Underground Scholars programs as a centralized location on campus where incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and system-impacted students can be provided with recruitment programs, retention services, advocacy, and wellness programs to support admission to the University of California system and timely program completion. Campuses shall share best practices for program operations annually with other University of California campuses for purposes of developing spending plans to serve incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and system-impacted students. Each undergraduate-serving University of California campus shall have one or more dedicated Underground Scholars directors and coordinators who will serve as a point of contact for students.
	19.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available for the University of California to establish and operate student services programs on each campus to serve undocumented students.
	20.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $22,500,000 shall be available to support Student Academic Preparation and Educational Partnerships programs.
	21.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $75,000 shall be available to support the University of California, Los Angeles Anderson School of Management to include climate change economic impacts by California region in the UCLA Anderson Forecast economic forecasting model for California.
	22.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $21,000,000 shall be available to the University of California to support UC Medical School Projects at UC Merced and UC Riverside.
	23.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $13,000,000 shall be available to support research, education, and public engagement on labor issues in California. The funds shall be allocated as follows:
		(a)	$3,000,000 to the University of California, Berkeley Labor Center.
		(b)	$3,000,000 to the University of California, Los Angeles Labor Center.
		(c)	$3,000,000 to the University of California, Merced Community and Labor Center.
		(d)	$500,000 to the University of California, Berkeley Labor Occupational Health Program.
		(e)	$500,000 to the University of California, Los Angeles Labor Occupational Safety and Health Program.
		(f)	$3,000,000 to be allocated to support a multicampus initiative as determined by a five-member committee comprising the directors of the centers specified in subprovisions (a), (b), and (c), or their designees, as well as two members appointed by the California Federation of Labor. The committee shall allocate these funds based on proposals submitted by the University of California’s Davis, Irvine, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz campuses. The committee shall determine the criteria and timeline to submit proposals, as well as how to allocate funds among eligible proposals.
	24.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $41,601,000 shall be available to support approved UC Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program projects.
	25.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $33,300,000 shall be available to support UC Merced and UC Riverside Campus Expansion Project and the UC Berkeley Clean Energy Campus Project.
	26.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available to support the UC Riverside School of Medicine.
	27.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $254,361,000 is provided as a five percent base funding increase and shall be available to support operational costs.
	28.	It is the intent of the Legislature to defer $129,692,000 one-time from the General Fund from the 2026–27 fiscal year until the 2027–28 fiscal year.
	29.	For the 2026–27 fiscal year, the Director of Finance may authorize a no-interest, short-term loan from General Fund resources, upon the request of the University of California, to assist cash flow resources for purposes of remediating state payment deferrals.
		(a)	A loan may be authorized pursuant to this section no sooner than 30 days after notification in writing of the necessity therefor is provided to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time that notification the chairperson of that joint committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may in each instance determine.
	30.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $153,000,000 is provided for the replacement of 4,510 nonresident undergraduate full-time equivalent students. As specified in Section 93000 of the Education Code, it is the intent of the Legislature that the University of California replace the 4,510 nonresident undergraduate full-time equivalent students by replacing 902 nonresident undergraduate full-time equivalent students annually from 2022–23 through 2026–27 with an equal number of resident undergraduate full-time equivalent students combined at the Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Diego campuses. The total combined annual replacement of nonresident students should be 902 full-time equivalent students, with Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Diego each contributing towards the 902 full-time equivalent student replacement total annually. If the University of California replaces more than 902 nonresident undergraduate full-time students in the 2025–26 enrollment target, those additional students can be counted towards the 2026–27 target. Nonresident undergraduate full-time equivalent student replacement above that annual 902 target from 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26 can be counted towards the replacement of 902 nonresident undergraduate full-time equivalent students in 2026–27. If the actual reduction in nonresident undergraduate enrollment in 2026–27 at these campuses is fewer than 902 full-time equivalent students, the Director of Finance shall reduce funding for the University of California by the portion that is attributable to each student under the target reduction level, as specified in Section 93000 of the Education Code.
		(b)	It is the intent of the Legislature to provide $31,000,000 one-time General Fund support for the purposes specified in subprovision (a) in 2027–28.
	31.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be available to support students with disabilities. This funding shall supplement, not supplant, core funds the University of California spends to support these students. The University of California shall allocate these funds to campuses based upon their number of students with disabilities. Campuses shall use these funds to improve services for these students, with a focus on increasing the number of professional staff serving them, thereby reducing their associated caseload.
	32.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $3,000,000 shall be available to support the University of California, Los Angeles Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies.
	33.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $430,000 shall be available to support the California Newspaper Projects at the University of California, Riverside.
	34.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to sustain and expand the support for students in foster care through the University of California First Star Program for postsecondary education success. Campuses shall be selected through a competitive grant process by the Office of the President of the University of California. When selecting the participating campuses, the Office of the President shall consider, at least, the following factors: the foster youth population density around each proposed campus location, possible partnerships with other organizations assisting the foster youth population, public transportation accessibility, and ability to leverage other funding sources or in-kind resources to support program implementation.
	35.	(a)	It is the intent of the Legislature that the University of California also increase resident undergraduate enrollment by 2,968 full-time equivalent students in 2026–27, for a total level of 212,503 resident undergraduate full-time equivalent students in 2026–27.
		(b)	The systemwide growth identified in this provision is inclusive of the additional 902 resident undergraduate full-time equivalent students resulting from the replacement of nonresident undergraduate full-time equivalent students identified in Provision 30 of this item.
		(c)	If the University of California enrolls fewer resident undergraduate full-time equivalent students (FTES) than specified in the budget act, the Director of Finance may reduce funding proportional to each student under the specified level. Funding shall be reduced at the 2026–27 state marginal cost rate of $14,419 per FTES. If the University of California enrolls more resident undergraduate FTES than specified in the budget act, those additional students may count towards a future target.
	36.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $3,400,000 is available on a one-time basis from the General Fund to the University of California, Los Angeles Menopause Center of Excellence to support perimenopause and menopause care ~~coverage and statewide~~ and public awareness. The funds ~~specified for education and public awareness shall be allocated to the University of California Menopause Centers of Excellence~~ shall be to advance statewide communication sciences, the sharing of evidence-based education, rural outreach, addressing care gaps, language access, and professional development and education for providers. Systemwide coordination, provider training, outreach activities, and implementation shall be led by the UCLA Comprehensive Menopause Program, which serves as the UC’s established infrastructure for menopause care delivery and program development. Remaining funds shall support the continued development of menopause services across the other UC campuses within the systemwide framework. The University of California, Los Angeles Menopause Center of Excellence will provide at least $2,000,000 of these funds as grants to University of California menopause programs for menopause care delivery infrastructure, including but not limited to provider training, outreach activities, menopause care delivery, and program development.
	37.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $9,000,000 is available on a one-time basis for the Cal-Bridge program at the University of California.
	38.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $750,000 is available on a one-time basis for the ENLACE program at the University of California.
	39.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 is available on a one-time basis for UCLA, for the Center for Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy.
	40.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $3,600,000 is available on a one-time basis for UC San Diego for Prime Rx.
	41.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,800,000 is available on a one-time basis for UC Berkeley, for ACCESS (Optometry).
	42.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $6,500,000 is available on a one-time basis for the University of California Office of the President for UC voting rights programs.
		(b)	Of the amount described in subprovision (a), $5,000,000 shall be used to support the Voting Rights Project and $1,500,000 shall be used to support the Center for Race and Democracy Studies.
		(c)	The University of California Office of the President shall not retain or utilize any portion of the funds appropriated pursuant to this provision for administrative costs.
	43.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, ~~$3,000,000~~ $5,200,000 is available on a one-time basis for UC San Diego to develop and offer in South San Diego a bachelor’s degree program combining business principles with data science, or an additional STEM-related degree program, to address high regional workforce needs, strengthen the local talent pipeline, and support economic growth in the region.
	44.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $3,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis for the University of California, Los Angeles Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies to support research, training, and community-engaged programs on the condition of Black life in California.
	45.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California for UC Degree Plus.
	46.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,260,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California, Berkeley ~~for Cal Stadium Lighting.~~ Faculty Start-up and Retention Program.
	47.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California for the CA Institute for Science and Innovation (including CITRIS).
	48.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,380,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California, Berkeley for the IGS Library Digitization Project.
	49.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $750,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California, Berkeley for AAPI Data Research.
	50.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $7,500,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California, Los Angeles for the UC/CSU Collaboration for Neurodiversity and Learning.
	51.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $200,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the Associated Students of the University of California, Los Angeles for Bruin One Access as a State-CalFresh Enrollment Accelerator.
	52.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, ~~$10,000,000~~ $15,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California for the UC Climate Change Research Institute.
	~~53.~~	~~Of the amount appropriated in this item, $15,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California for UC Journalism Fellowships.~~
	53.	(a)	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $15,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California for UC Journalism Fellowships.
		(b)	Of the allocation provided to the California Propel Local News Initiative from subprovision (a), $250,000 shall be allocated to the California Black Media for the purposes of expanding revenue development training and technical assistance for independent publishers, strengthening newsroom operations and infrastructure, implementing strategies to diversify funding streams, and/or securing real property for the advancement/benefit of independent publishers. This amount shall not supplant the annual $1,000,000 provided by the California Propel Local News Initiative to each of the following: American Community Media, Latino Media Collaborative, and California Black Media.
	54.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $3,300,000 shall be made available on a one-time basis to support the PRIME Central Coast program at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine, in collaboration with the University of California, Santa Cruz.
	55.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $20,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California for UC Student Basic Needs, Housing, and Disability Services.
	56.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis for the University of California, Los Angeles.
	57.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $500,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California, Davis, for the Redwood SEED Scholars for program support and student assistance.
	58.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $10,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California, in partnership with the State Department of Public Health and the FIRESCOPE Cancer Prevention Subcommittee at the Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), to support the fire service community based participatory research program examining bio-markers of carcinogenic exposure and effect in order to identify the biological mechanisms that cause cancer in firefighters and to reduce the incidence of cancer among California firefighters.
	59.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $200,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California to support the Seymour Marine Discovery Center at the University of California, Santa Cruz for climate-focused work.
	60.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $3,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California to support the University of California Hematologic Malignancies Consortium.
	61.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $250,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California to support mosquito and vector control testing throughout the state at the University of California, Davis Arbovirus Research and Training (DART) laboratory.
	62.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California to support the Latinxs and the Environment Initiative at the University of California, Berkeley.
	63.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $25,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the Innovative Genomics Institute.
		(b)	Of the amount described in subprovision (a), $20,000,000 shall be used to support breast cancer research, and $5,000,000 shall be used to support agriculture and entrepreneurship activities at the Institute.
	64.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $8,400,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California, San Francisco Dyslexia Center to support dyslexia research.
	~~56.~~65.	Funds appropriated in Provisions 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, ~~and 55~~ 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, and 64 of this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure without regard to fiscal years.

SEC. 200.

Item 6440-001-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6440-001-0890—For support of University of California, payable from the Federal Trust Fund ........................				~~5,499,000~~ 4,999,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5440-Support ........................	~~5,499,000~~ 4,999,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The funds appropriated in this item shall be used for the federal Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1070a–21 et seq.).

SEC. 201.

Item 6440-001-3228 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

6440-001-3228—For support of University of California, payable from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund ........................
20,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 5440-Support ........................ 20,000,000

Provisions:

1. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available on a one-time basis to the University of California for the UC Climate Change Research Institute for research grants related to climate change and climate centers at the Irvine, Davis, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles campuses.

2. Pursuant to Section 16304 of the Government Code, the funds appropriated in this item shall be available without regard to the fiscal years.

SEC. 202.

Item 6440-005-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6440-005-0001—For support of University of California ........................				~~135,366,000~~ 130,034,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5440-Support ........................	~~135,366,000~~ 130,034,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The funds appropriated in this item shall be for the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. These funds shall be used to supplement and not supplant other existing funds provided to the division by the University of California.

SEC. 203.

Item 6610-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6610-001-0001—For support of California State University ........................						~~5,586,762,000~~ 5,592,312,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5560-Support ........................			~~5,586,762,000~~ 5,592,312,000
	Provisions:
	1.	This appropriation is exempt from Sections 6.00 and 31.00.
	2.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $264,868,000 is provided as a five percent base funding increase and shall be available to support operational costs.
	2.1.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $15,800,000 shall be available to increase student mental health resources. These funds shall be expended and reported as specified in Section 66023.9 of the Education Code.
		(b)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $26,300,000 is available for the Graduation Initiative to sustain and expand the California State University Basic Needs Initiative. These funds shall be expended and reported as specified in Section 66023.9 of the Education Code.
	2.2.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $25,000,000 shall be available to support the transition of Humboldt State University into a polytechnic university.
	2.3.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $35,000,000 shall be available to support the Graduation Initiative 2025. This funding shall be used exclusively to support efforts to close equity gaps in graduation rates for low-income students and historically underrepresented students. California State University shall report on the activities it is undertaking to close equity gaps, how it is evaluating the result of these activities, the most important lessons it has learned to date, and what changes it needs to make moving forward to eliminate these gaps. The California State University also shall report systemwide and campus graduation rates for all students, low-income students, and historically underrepresented students, disaggregated by race. All of this information may be included in its annual report required by Section 89295 of the Education Code.
	2.4.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $11,300,000 shall be available to support Project Rebound programs for formerly incarcerated students at participating California State University campuses. Funds shall be distributed to campuses using a funding formula that provides campuses with (1) standard baseline operating funds, (2) augmented baseline funding based on matriculated student enrollment headcounts in individual campus programs, and (3) annually recurring equity allocations for student basic needs relative to the indices of student need among program participants in individual campus programs, such as number of Pell Grant recipients, students who have exhausted their lifetime Pell Grant eligibility, students eligible for tuition exemptions pursuant to Chapter 814 of the Statutes of 2001 (Assembly Bill 540 of the 2001–02 Regular Session), and student parents of minor children. Model programming shall incorporate the following program components:
			(1)	Admissions supports, including, but not limited to: (I) permitting eligible students to apply after the application initial filing period, (II) utilizing general exceptions as an educational opportunity program pursuant to Section 40900 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations and subdivision (c) of Section 66022.5 of the Education Code; and (III) facilitating the seamless transfer from one California State University to another of students enrolled in California State University degree programs while incarcerated who are released from custody prior to degree completion.
			(2)	Comprehensive support to assist students with the transition to on-campus higher education, including (I) wraparound student support services that address needs such as books and supplies, tuition, scholarships, housing, food, and transportation; and (II) collaboration with offices of financial aid to provide individualized cost of attendance adjustments to minimize the impacts of program basic needs supports on student financial aid eligibility.
			(3)	Staffing and space commitments, including: (I) dedicated staffing of a program coordinator or director, dedicated academic adviser or retention specialist, and student peer navigators with preference for staff with lived experience in the criminal justice system; (II) dedicated space on the university campus for the program that allows for both privacy and community; (III) use of the Federal Work-Study Program to provide eligible students with employment and professional development opportunities; and (IV) formal partnerships with California Community Colleges to build transfer pathways, and with other key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, probation departments, and community-based organizations.
		(b)	As a condition of receiving the $11,300,000 specified in this provision, the California State University shall, no later than April 1, 2027, and annually each year thereafter, report to the Department of Finance and the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature regarding the California State University’s use of these funds, program enrollment, and student outcomes. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
			(1)	A description of educational and support services each Project Rebound campus provides to students and potential students.
			(2)	A description of outreach, orientation, and transfer support services the Project Rebound Consortium provides to students and potential students in the custody of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
			(3)	Student enrollment in Project Rebound, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and age, as well as first-time freshmen, transfer students, undergraduate students, and graduate students, as well as students with prior foster care system involvement, prior juvenile justice involvement, and students that are parents of minor children.
			(4)	Outcomes associated with the program, disaggregated by campus, including, but not limited to, student retention, graduation, and recidivism rates.
			(5)	Any plans to expand Project Rebound to other California State University campuses.
	2.5.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $6,800,000 shall be available to support rapid rehousing efforts assisting homeless and housing-insecure students. These funds shall be expended and reported as specified in Section 66023.9 of the Education Code.
	3.	(a)	The Controller shall transfer funds from this appropriation as follows:
			(1)	For base rental as and when provided for in the schedule submitted by the Department of Finance. Notwithstanding the payment dates in any related facility lease or indenture, the schedule may provide for an earlier transfer of funds to ensure debt requirements are met and to pay base rental in full when due.
			(2)	For additional rental no later than 30 days after enactment of this budget, $64,000 of the amount appropriated in this item to the Expense Account in the Public Buildings Construction Fund.
			(3)	This item may be adjusted pursuant to Section 4.30. Any adjustments to this item shall be reported to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee pursuant to Section 4.30.
			(4)	For debt service anticipated to become due and payable in the fiscal year associated with state general obligation bonds issued for university projects upon receipt of any report from the Department of Finance.
		(b)	The Controller shall return funds to this appropriation if directed pursuant to a report from the Department of Finance.
	3.1.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Director of Finance may reduce funds appropriated in this item by an amount equal to the estimated Cal Grant and Middle Class Scholarship program cost increases caused by a 2026–27 academic year increase in systemwide tuition. A reduction shall not be authorized pursuant to this provision sooner than 30 days after the Director of Finance provides notice of the intended reduction to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
	3.5.	Payments made by the state to the California State University for each month from July through April shall not exceed one-twelfth of the amount appropriated in this item, less than the amount that is expected to be transferred pursuant to Provision 3. Transfers of funds pursuant to Provision 3 shall not be considered payments made by the state to the university.
	3.6.	(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the California State University increase resident undergraduate enrollment in 2026–27. It is the expectation of the Legislature that the California State University increase resident undergraduate enrollment by an additional 3,511 full-time equivalent students (FTES) in 2026–27 for a total resident undergraduate enrollment of 356,341 FTES.
		(b)	If the California State University enrolls fewer resident undergraduate full-time equivalent students (FTES) than specified in the budget act, the Director of Finance may reduce funding proportional to each student under the specified level. Funding shall be reduced at the 2026–27 state marginal cost rate of $11,296 per FTES. If the California State University enrolls more resident undergraduate FTES than specified in the budget act, those additional students may count towards a future target.
	4.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $6,000,000 shall be used by the California State University to provide summer-term financial aid to any student who is eligible for state financial aid and who is a California resident, including students who receive an exemption from nonresident tuition pursuant to Section 68130.5 of the Education Code. These funds shall be used to supplement and not supplant existing funds provided by the California State University for summer-term financial aid. The Legislature finds and declares that this provision is a state law within the meaning of subsection (d) of Section 1621 of Title 8 of the United States Code.
	5.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $5,500,000 shall be available to support the estimated costs of an expanded fee waiver for Medal of Honor recipients, children of Medal of Honor recipients, and dependents of service-injured veterans attending the California State University.
	6.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $12,000,000 shall be available to support foster youth programs pursuant to Section 89348 of the Education Code.
	7.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $8,000,000 shall be available to support the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program pursuant to Article 11 (commencing with Section 89297) of Chapter 2 of Part 55 of Division 8 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
	8.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to support students with disabilities. This funding shall supplement, not supplant, California State University core expenditures to support these students. The California State University shall allocate these funds to campuses based upon the number of students with disabilities. Campuses shall use these funds to improve services for these students, with a focus on increasing the number of professional staff serving them, thereby reducing their associated caseload.
	9.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available to support the Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute at the California State University, Dominguez Hills.
	10.	It is the intent of the Legislature to defer $143,839,000 one-time General Fund from the 2026–27 fiscal year to the 2027–28 fiscal year.
	11.	For the 2026–27 fiscal year, the Director of Finance may authorize a no-interest, short-term loan from General Fund resources, upon request of the university, to assist cash flow resources for purposes of remediating state payment deferrals. A loan may be authorized pursuant to this section not sooner than 30 days after notification in writing of the necessity therefor is provided to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee or not sooner than whatever lesser time after that notification the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or the Chairperson’s designee, may in each instance determine.
	12.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $52,000,000 shall be available to support approved Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program projects of the California State University.
	13.	(a)	It is the intent of the Legislature that the California State University system prioritize new enrollment growth funding to campuses that have met or exceeded enrollment funding targets over the last two years.
		(b)	By December 31 of each year, beginning in 2026, each California State University campus that has experienced sustained enrollment declines and is not currently providing an annual progress report shall submit a turnaround plan to the Chancellor of the California State University. Campuses shall consult with the community and campus stakeholders as they prepare the plan. Each turnaround plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
			(1)	A list of strategies the campus has decided to implement to increase student demand and enrollment; the expected outcomes of each strategy, including any results to date; an implementation timeline for each strategy, including actions taken to date; and the cost of each strategy (one time, ongoing, and total). Comparable information shall also be provided for any other strategies that the campus is seriously considering to increase its enrollment, even if the campus has not yet finalized or begun implementing them.
			(2)	Enrollment projections for each of the next five years.
			(3)	A list of cost-saving strategies the campus has decided to implement; the amount of associated savings (one time, ongoing, and total) expected to be achieved as a result of each strategy, including any savings achieved to date; and an implementation timeline for each strategy, including actions taken to date. Comparable information shall also be provided for any other strategies that the campus is seriously considering to reduce its costs, even if the campus has not yet finalized or begun implementing them.
		(c)	Each campus with a turnaround plan, beginning with those submitted pursuant to the Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025), shall subsequently provide annual progress reports for ~~the subsequent five years.~~ a total of five years, inclusive of the initial turnaround plan report. Each of these reports shall track the progress made by the campus to increase enrollment and implement the strategies identified in its turnaround plan. These campuses shall submit their progress reports to the Chancellor of the California State University no later than December 31 of each year.
		(d)	Any California State University campus that meets its final enrollment growth target set forth in its turnaround plan prior to the end of the multi-year reporting period is no longer required to provide annual progress reports.
		(e)	The Chancellor of the California State University shall review and compile campus turnaround plans and progress reports into one consolidated report each year. The consolidated report also shall include strategies for increasing student demand and enrollment systemwide as well as strategies for reducing systemwide costs, particularly through management efficiencies and improved or innovative coordination. By March 1 each year, beginning in 2027, the Chancellor of the California State University shall submit the consolidated report to the Department of Finance and Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
	14.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $5,400,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the California State University system. The California State University shall establish the California-Mexican Initiative for New Opportunities (CAMINO) program for the development and implementation of binational higher education initiatives benefiting California and the border region.
		(b)	Funds appropriated in this provision shall be administered by San Diego State University and may be used, as determined by San Diego State University, for purposes including, but not limited to, all of the following:
			(1)	Binational student and faculty mobility or exchange programs.
			(2)	Cross-border workforce and economic development initiatives.
			(3)	Joint degree or academic partnerships.
			(4)	Border region research and innovation collaborations.
			(5)	Student support services for border-region communities.
			(6)	Conferences, convenings, summits, public forums, and related events that support or advance California-Mexico higher education, workforce, research, or economic collaboration.
		(c)	The San Diego State University may award grant funding available to any California State University campus or community-based organization that applies for funding pursuant to this provision. Any participating California State University campus or community-based organization shall demonstrate substantial experience and success in California-Mexico educational, workforce, research, economic development, or binational collaboration activities.
		(d)	Beginning on March 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, until all program funds are expended, the San Diego State University shall submit a report to the Legislature regarding activities supported through the CAMINO program. The report shall include the following:
			(1)	The California State University campuses and community-based organizations that received grant funding through the program, the amount of funding awarded to each recipient and a summary of the activities supported by those funds.
			(2)	A summary of student, faculty, research, and community participation in program activities, including, to the extent feasible, the number of participants and the entities involved in program activities.
			(3)	A description of partnerships established, expanded, or supported through the program, including academic, research, workforce development, economic development, and community-based partnerships.
			(4)	A summary of program outcomes.
	15.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the California State University, San Marcos for the Associated Students, Inc. Cougar Pantry for infrastructure upgrades and expansion, and operational costs.
	16.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $1,550,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to the California State University to support the HVAC Controls Replacement Initiative at the California State University, San Bernardino.
	17.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $3,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to support the efforts of San Jose State University to renovate and enhance the baseball facilities at Excite Ballpark.

SEC. 204.

Item 6870-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6870-101-0001—For local assistance, Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges (Proposition 98) ........................							~~6,899,880,000~~ 6,899,555,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5670015-Apportionments ........................				4,410,603,000
	(2)	5670019-Apprenticeship ........................				80,960,000
	(3)	5670023-Apprenticeship Training and Instruction ........................				64,241,000
	(4)	5675040-Student Equity and Achievement Program ........................				554,081,000
	(5)	5675019-Student Financial Aid Administration ........................				~~95,408,000~~ 95,083,000
	(6)	5675027-Disabled Students ........................				183,814,000
	(7)	5675031-Student Services for CalWORKs Recipients ........................				58,556,000
	(8)	5675035-Foster Care Education Program ........................				6,154,000
	(9)	5675045-Legal Services ........................				10,000,000
	(10)	5675061-Academic Senate for the Community Colleges ........................				1,796,000
	(11)	5675069-Equal Employment Opportunity ........................				12,767,000
	(12)	5675073-Part-Time Faculty Health Insurance ........................				200,490,000
	(13)	5675077-Part-Time Faculty Compensation ........................				26,542,000
	(14)	5675081-Part-Time Faculty Office Hours ........................				23,626,000
	(15)	5670035-Expand the Delivery of Courses through Technology ........................				23,000,000
	(16)	5675119-Economic Development ........................				353,786,000
	(17)	5675123-Transfer Education and Articulation ........................				2,079,000
	(18)	5675023-Extended Opportunity Programs and Services ........................				230,338,000
	(19)	5675115-Fund for Student Success ........................				375,711,000
	(20)	5675150-Campus Childcare Tax Bailout ........................				4,547,000
	(21)	5675156-Nursing Program Support ........................				13,378,000
	(22)	5675109-Institutional Effectiveness ........................				27,500,000
	(23)	5675098-Integrated Technology ........................				130,503,000
	(24)	5675042-Community College Summer Assistance Program ........................				2,000,000
	(25)	5675117-AANHPI Student Achievement Program ........................				8,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The funds appropriated in this item are for transfer by the Controller during the 2026–27 fiscal year to Section B of the State School Fund.
	2.	(a)	The funds appropriated in Schedule (1) shall be allocated using the budget formula established pursuant to Section 84750.4 of the Education Code. The budget formula shall be adjusted to reflect the following:
			(1)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $97,756,000 shall be used to increase statewide growth of full-time equivalent students (FTES) by 1.5 percent.
			(2)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $440,539,000 shall be used to reflect a cost-of-living adjustment of 4.31 percent.
			(3)	Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges may allocate unused growth funding to backfill any unanticipated shortfalls in the total amount of funding appropriated and support the budget formula established pursuant to Section 84750.4 of the Education Code.
		(b)	Funds allocated to a community college district from funds appropriated in Schedule (1) shall directly offset any mandated costs claimed for the Minimum Conditions for State Aid (02-TC-25 and 02-TC-31) program or any costs of complying with Section 84754.5 of the Education Code.
		(c)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1):
			(1)	Up to $100,000 is for a maintenance allowance, pursuant to Section 54200 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
			(2)	Up to $500,000 is to reimburse colleges for the costs of federal aid repayments related to assessed fees for fee waiver recipients. This reimbursement only applies to students who completely withdraw from college before the census date pursuant to Section 58508 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
		(d)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $91,207,000 shall be allocated to support the California College Promise pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 76396) of Chapter 2 of Part 47 of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
		(e)	(1)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $50,000,000 shall be used to hire new full-time faculty for community college districts to increase their percentage of full-time faculty toward meeting the 75 percent full-time faculty target. The Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges shall consult with representatives from the Department of Finance, the Legislature, and the Legislative Analyst’s Office before distributing these funds to community college districts.
			(2)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $100,000,000 shall be used to hire new full-time faculty for participating community college districts to increase their percentage of full-time faculty toward meeting the 75 percent full-time faculty target. The Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges shall consult with representatives from the Department of Finance, the Legislature, and the Legislative Analyst’s Office before distributing these funds to community college districts. It is the intent of the Legislature that the funding available pursuant to this paragraph be used to increase a district’s hiring of full-time faculty above the level that the district would have otherwise employed each year.
		(f)	Funds allocated to a community college district from funds appropriated in Schedule (1) shall first be used to reimburse any required costs imposed by Sections 87766 and 88193 of the Education Code.
	3.	(a)	(1)	The funds appropriated in Schedule (2) shall be available pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 79140) of Chapter 9 of Part 48 of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code. Funds appropriated pursuant to this subdivision shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
			(2)	Pursuant to Section 79149.3 of the Education Code, the reimbursement rate shall be $10.61 per hour.
		(b)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $30,000,000 shall be used for the California Apprenticeship Initiative pursuant to Section 79148.1 of the Education Code. Funds appropriated pursuant to this subdivision shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2032.
		(c)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $14,337,000 shall be available to support the California Healthy School Food Pathways program. Funds appropriated pursuant to this subprovision shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029. Of these funds, at least 80 percent shall support direct program costs, including instruction and training for participants.
		(d)	By February 1 of each year, beginning in 2027, the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges shall submit a report to the Department of Finance and relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature regarding the California Healthy School Food Pathways program. Contractors involved in administering the program shall provide any and all necessary information to the Chancellor’s Office to facilitate the report. The report shall include the following data for the previous fiscal year.
			(1)	A description of the activities funded.
			(2)	The amount of state funding spent, broken down by expenditure type.
			(3)	The following data for the pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and fellowship components of the program.
				(A)	The number of participants and their demographics.
				(B)	The cost per participant.
				(C)	The percentage of participants who completed the program component.
				(D)	Of those participants who completed the pre-apprenticeship, the percentage who transitioned to the apprenticeship.
				(E)	The following employment outcomes of completers in the 12 months after completion, compared when applicable to the 12 months before entry:
				(i)	Percentage employed before entry and after completion.
				(ii)	Average wages before entry and after completion.
				(iii)	Percentage retained with original employer after completion.
				(iv)	Percentage promoted to a new position after completion.
	4.	(a)	The funds appropriated in Schedule (3) shall be available pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 8150) of Chapter 1 of Part 6 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code. Funds appropriated pursuant to this subdivision shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
		(b)	Pursuant to Section 8152 of the Education Code, the reimbursement rate shall be $10.61 per hour.
	5.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (4) shall be apportioned to community college districts pursuant to Section 78222 of the Education Code.
	6.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (5):
			(1)	Not less than $14,711,000 is available to provide $0.91 per unit reimbursement to community college districts for the provision of California College Promise Grants pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (m) of Section 76300 of the Education Code.
			(2)	Not less than $14,872,000 is available for the Board Financial Assistance Program to provide reimbursement of 2 percent of total waiver value to community college districts for the provision of California College Promise Grants pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (m) of Section 76300 of the Education Code.
			(3)	(A)	$5,300,000 shall be allocated to a community college district to conduct a statewide outreach, marketing, and paid media campaign to promote the following messages: (i) many types of financial aid are available year-round to cover fees and help with college costs, such as books, housing, and other educational costs; (ii) students can contact their local community college financial aid office to get one-on-one assistance with completing and submitting financial aid applications and forms; and (iii) a community college education can improve the lives of students and their families by providing financial aid, as well as career training and guaranteed transfer opportunities to get into a rewarding, good-paying career. The campaign should target efforts to reach ethnically diverse, low-income students in primarily underresourced communities who must overcome barriers in accessing postsecondary education. The Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges shall apprise the Student Aid Commission of ongoing outreach and marketing efforts.
				(B)	Of the amount identified in subparagraph (A), $2,500,000 shall be allocated to: (i) expand outreach for students from non-English speaking households and bilingual households; (ii) tie financial aid messaging to enrollment messaging where applicable to encourage current and potential students to enroll or continue their education at a California Community College and apply for financial aid; and (iii) marketing and outreach aimed at increasing current and potential student awareness of the California College Promise Grant and other types of financial aid available for California Community College students. Bilingual efforts shall target areas of the state that meet at least one of the following conditions: (i) have concentrations of non-English speaking and bilingual households, or (ii) have underserved populations, a history of declining community college attendance, or both.
			(4)	Not more than $45,200,000 shall be for direct contact with potential and current financial aid applicants. Each California Community College campus shall receive a minimum allocation of $50,000. The remainder of the funding shall be allocated to campuses based upon a formula reflecting full-time equivalent students (FTES) weighted by a measure of low-income populations demonstrated by the California College Promise Grant program participation within a district.
			(5)	Funds allocated to a community college district pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) shall supplement, not supplant, the level of funds allocated for the administration of student financial aid programs during the 2001–02 or 2006–07 fiscal year, whichever is greater.
			(6)	Funding allocated to a community college district pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) shall directly offset any costs claimed by that district for any of the following mandates: Enrollment Fee Collection (99-TC-13), Enrollment Fee Waivers (00-TC-15), Cal Grants (02-TC-28), and Tuition Fee Waivers (02-TC-21).
			(7)	Notwithstanding subdivision (m) of Section 76300 of the Education Code or any other law, the amount of funds appropriated for the purpose of administering fee waivers for the 2026–27 fiscal year shall be determined in this act.
			(8)	Not more than $5,000,000 shall be for ongoing maintenance, subscription, and training costs for financial aid technology advancements and innovations that streamline the financial aid verification process and enable colleges to more efficiently process state and federal financial aid grants. It is the intent of the Legislature that system improvements supported by this funding have the effect of reducing the manual processing of financial aid applications, thereby enabling financial aid program staff to provide additional technical assistance and guidance to students seeking financial aid. The Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges shall determine the methodology for allocating these funds to community college districts.
			(9)	$10,000,000 is available on a one-time basis to support community college financial aid offices.
	7.	(a)	The funds appropriated in Schedule (6) shall be used to assist districts in funding the excess direct instructional cost of providing special support services or instruction, or both, to disabled students enrolled at community colleges and for state hospital programs, as mandated by federal law.
		(b)	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (6):
			(1)	At least $3,945,000 shall be used to address deficiencies identified by the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
			(2)	At least $943,000 shall be used to support the High Tech Centers for activities, including, but not limited to, training of district employees, staff, and students in the use of specialized computer equipment for the disabled.
			(3)	At least $9,600,000 shall be allocated to community college districts for sign language interpreter services, real-time captioning equipment, or other communication accommodations for hearing-impaired students. A community college district is required to spend $1 from local or other resources for every $4 received pursuant to this paragraph.
	8.	(a)	The funds appropriated in Schedule (7) shall be allocated pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 79200) of Chapter 9 of Part 48 of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
		(b)	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (7):
			(1)	$11,834,000 shall be for childcare, except that a community college district may request that the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges approve the use of funds for other purposes.
			(2)	No less than $6,311,000 shall be used to provide direct workstudy wage reimbursement for students served under this program, and $791,000 is available for campus job development and placement services.
	9.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (8) shall be allocated to community college districts to provide foster and relative or kinship care education and training pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 79420) of Chapter 9 of Part 48 of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code. A community college district shall ensure that education and training required pursuant to paragraphs (12) and (13) of subdivision (g) of Section 16519.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code receive priority.
	10.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (9) shall be allocated to a community college district to contract with the State Department of Social Services in order to contract with organizations qualified pursuant to Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 13300) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to provide services pursuant to that chapter to persons on California Community College campuses. Use of these funds shall be included in updates provided to the Legislature on the State Department of Social Services’ immigration programs.
	11.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (10), $685,000 is available to support the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges course identification numbering system efforts and shall be subject to the requirements of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (5) of subdivision (b) of Section 70901 of the Education Code.
	12.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (11), $10,000,000 shall be allocated to community college districts to support the continued implementation of equal employment opportunity plans and to enable campuses to engage in sustainable practices to diversify faculty, staff, and administrators, including the continued use of best practices and tools identified by office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges’ Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Advisory Committee.
	13.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (12) shall be allocated to community college districts for the purpose of providing a state incentive program to encourage community college districts to offer health insurance for part-time faculty pursuant to Article 9 (commencing with Section 87860) of Chapter 3 of Part 51 of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
	14.	The funds in Schedule (13) shall be allocated to increase compensation for part-time faculty. Funds shall be allocated to districts based on the total actual number of full-time equivalent students (FTES) in the previous fiscal year, with an adjustment to the allocations provided to small districts. These funds shall be used to assist districts in making part-time faculty salaries more comparable to full-time salaries for similar work, as determined through collective bargaining in each community college district. If a community college district achieves parity between compensation for full-time faculty and part-time faculty, funds received pursuant to this provision may be used for any other educational purpose.
	15.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (15):
		(a)	$20,000,000 shall be allocated to the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to increase the number of courses available through the use of technology, provide alternative methods for students to earn college credit, and support the California Virtual Campus Distance Education Program. These funds may be used to pay for a consistent learning management system to help implement this program. The chancellor shall ensure, to the extent possible, that the following conditions are satisfied:
			(1)	These courses can be articulated across all community college districts.
			(2)	These courses are made available to students systemwide, regardless of the campus at which a student is enrolled.
			(3)	Students who complete these courses are granted degree-applicable credit across community colleges.
			(4)	These funds shall be used for those courses that have the highest demand, fill quickly, and are prerequisites for many different degrees.
		(b)	By September 1 of each fiscal year, up to $3,000,000 shall be disbursed by the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to one or more community college districts to provide textbooks or digital course content to students incarcerated or detained in federal or state prison, county jail, juvenile facility, or other correctional institutions who are enrolled in one or more California Community College courses. The provision of this material is expected to enable community college districts to provide instruction to incarcerated or detained students.
			(1)	To the extent possible, community college districts providing textbooks or digital course content pursuant to this subdivision are encouraged to first use open educational resources.
			(2)	Notwithstanding any other law, a contract between the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and a community college district for purposes of this subdivision is not subject to any competitive bidding requirements of Section 10340 of the Public Contract Code.
	16.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (16):
		(a)	$22,929,000 is available for the following purposes:
			(1)	Up to 10 percent may be allocated for state-level technical assistance, including activities that support statewide network leadership; enhance technology-enabled labor market data and tools; provide professional development to improve program accountability and reporting; manage the statewide advisory body; support regional consortia coordination; and enhance information and support services.
			(2)	All remaining funds shall be allocated for programs that target investments in priority and emergent sectors, including statewide or regional centers, hubs, collaborative communities, and advisory bodies. Priority shall be given to projects that place graduates into high-wage jobs. Funds may support curriculum modernization, work-based learning, and technology-enabled training aligned with regional labor-market demand, consistent with the goals of the Strong Workforce Program.
			(3)	Funds applied to performance-based training shall be matched by a minimum of $1 contributed by private businesses or industry for each $1 of state funds. The Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall consider the level of involvement and financial commitments of business and industry in making awards for performance-based training.
		(b)	$306,157,000, of which $290,400,000 is ongoing, shall be available to support the Strong Workforce Program pursuant to Part 54.5 (commencing with Section 88820) of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code. Of this amount, $60,000,000 shall be available to support the Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure Grant Program pursuant to Sections 88770, 88771, 88772, and 88773 of the Education Code. It is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate $60,000,000 each fiscal year between 2026–27 to 2028–29, inclusive, to support the Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure Grant Program.
		(c)	$9,700,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to support the Adult Learner Demonstration Project for low-income workers. The amount shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
		(d)	$15,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to support the Future of Creative Industries Pilot Project.
	17.	Of the funds provided in Schedule (17):
		(a)	$1,381,000 shall be used to support the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Transfer Pathway program, which helps develop transfer guarantee agreements that help facilitate a smooth transition for students from the California Community Colleges to partnered HBCU institutions.
		(b)	(1)	$698,000 shall be used to support transfer and articulation projects and common course numbering projects.
			(2)	Funding provided to community college districts shall directly offset any costs claimed by community college districts to be mandates pursuant to Chapter 737 of the Statutes of 2004.
	18.	(a)	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (18):
			(1)	$194,731,000 shall be used pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Chapter 2 of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code. Funds provided in this item for Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services shall be available to students on all campuses within the California Community Colleges system.
			(2)	$35,607,000 shall be used for funding, at all colleges, the Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education program in accordance with Article 4 (commencing with Section 79150) of Chapter 9 of Part 48 of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code. The Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall allocate these funds to local programs on the basis of need for student services.
		(b)	Of the amount allocated pursuant to subdivision (a), no less than $4,972,000 shall be available to support additional textbook assistance grants to community college students.
	19.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (19) shall be used for the following purposes:
		(a)	$13,326,000 shall be used for the Puente Project to support up to 115 colleges. These funds are available if matched by $200,000 of private funds and if the participating community colleges and University of California campuses maintain their 1995–96 fiscal year support level for the Puente Project.
			(1)	Of the funds provided in subdivision (a), $5,331,000 shall be allocated to a community college district to contract with the Puente Project to support the general operation of, and direct services delivered through, central administration which includes, but is not limited to, professional development, program data collection, program research and evaluation, and initiatives to improve student transfer rates.
			(2)	Of the funds provided in subdivision (a), $7,995,000 shall be allocated directly to participating districts in accordance with their participation agreement.
			(3)	(A)	If the appropriation provided in this subdivision is increased from the funding level provided in the 2022–23 fiscal year, funding allocated to districts as described in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be adjusted consistent with their percentage share of total funding in this subdivision.
				(B)	Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), if the appropriation provided in this subdivision is reduced from the funding level provided in the 2022–23 fiscal year, the Puente Project, in consultation with the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges, will determine the funding allocation to support services and programs provided in paragraphs (1) and (2).
			(4)	In any fiscal year in which districts have any unexpended or unencumbered funds allocated pursuant to paragraph (2) by June 30, the Puente Project will determine a reallocation of funds that may include, but not be limited to, maintaining the allocation level for a participating site or reallocating funds to another participating site.
		(b)	(1)	$39,423,000 is to allow all colleges to establish and support California Community College Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) programs. Funds provided in this item for MESA programs shall be available to students on all campuses within the California Community Colleges system to enhance California’s STEM workforce, while aiding the state and nation in reducing equity and achievement gaps.
			(2)	The Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall award each MESA program ongoing annual funding to meet the program’s goals, at a minimum allocation of $280,000 per college. Colleges receiving an allocation shall use the funding to supplement, but not supplant, local sources of funding supporting MESA programs.
			(3)	In any fiscal year in which districts have any unexpended or unencumbered funds allocated pursuant to subprovision (2) by June 30 of that year, MESA shall make a determination regarding the reallocation of funds that shall include maintaining the allocation level for a participating MESA program or reallocating funds to another participating MESA program.
		(c)	No less than $1,836,000 is for the Middle College High School Program. With the exception of special part-time students at the community colleges pursuant to Sections 48802 and 76001 of the Education Code, student workload based on participation in the Middle College High School Program shall not be eligible for community college state apportionment.
		(d)	(1)	(A)	No less than $9,178,000 is for the Umoja program.
				(B)	Of funds provided in subparagraph (A), $3,671,000 shall be allocated to a community college district to contract with the Umoja Statewide program office to provide additional resources to facilitate the capacity building and development of the statewide office in an effort to expand the Umoja program, build a data support system, target the needs of special populations in the African American community, improve tutoring and mental health resources, enhance STEM/STEAM and career opportunities, and improve outcomes for students enrolled in Umoja campus programs.
				(C)	Of the funds provided in subparagraph (A), $5,507,000 shall be allocated by the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges directly to participating districts in accordance with their Umoja Statewide participation agreement for campuses with Umoja programming. Umoja Statewide, in consultation with the Chancellor’s Office, shall determine the allocation of resources to campuses. The Umoja Statewide program shall annually report, by July 30, updates on the status of Umoja’s capacity building and expansion plan to the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and the budget committees of the Senate and Assembly. Of the funds provided in this subparagraph, a negotiated amount, not to exceed 1 percent may be provided directly to the community college district contracting with the Umoja Statewide program office for purposes related to this subparagraph.
		(e)	Consistent with the intent of Article 7 (commencing with Section 79220) of Chapter 9 of Part 48 of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code, the chancellor shall enter into agreements with community college districts to provide additional services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth. Up to $54,110,000 of the funds appropriated in this item shall be prioritized for services pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 79220) of Chapter 9 of Part 48 of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code. Further, the chancellor shall ensure that the list of eligible expenditures developed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 78221 of the Education Code includes expenditures that are consistent with the intent of Article 7 (commencing with Section 79220) of Chapter 9 of Part 48 of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
		(f)	$10,822,000 of the funds shall be for support of Veteran Resource Centers. To the extent funding is provided in the annual Budget Act, the chancellor shall only allocate funding to community colleges that commit to either meeting or making progress towards meeting the minimum standards developed by the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.
		(g)	(1)	Colleges shall establish ongoing partnerships with community organizations that have a tradition of helping populations experiencing homelessness to provide wraparound services and rental subsidies for homeless and housing-insecure students. $20,562,000 of the funds appropriated in Schedule (19) may be used for, but are not limited to, the following authorized activities:
				(A)	Connecting students with community case managers who have knowledge and expertise in accessing safety net resources.
				(B)	Establishing ongoing emergency housing procedures, including on-campus and off-campus resources.
				(C)	Providing emergency grants that are necessary to secure housing or to prevent the imminent loss of housing.
			(2)	Funding shall be allocated to campuses based on demonstrated need.
			(3)	“Homeless” and “housing-insecure” mean students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes students who are:
				(A)	Sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason.
				(B)	Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations.
				(C)	Living in emergency or transitional shelters.
				(D)	Abandoned in hospitals.
				(E)	Living in a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
				(F)	Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings.
			(4)	By July 15 of each year, the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall submit a report to the Director of Finance and, in conformity with Section 9795 of the Government Code, to the Legislature regarding the prior year use of these funds, including the number of coordinators hired, the number of students served by campus, the distribution of funds by campus, a description of the types of programs funded, and other relevant outcomes, such as the number of students who were able to secure permanent housing, and whether students receiving support remained enrolled at the institution or graduated.
		(h)	~~$35,000,000 of one-time funding~~$46,600,000, of which $35,000,000 is one-time, shall be allocated by the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges to community colleges to support Dreamer Resource Liaisons and student support services, including those related to career pathways and economic mobility, for immigrant students, pursuant to Section 66021.8 of the Education Code. The chancellor’s office may allocate up to 3 percent of the total amount appropriated for state administrative operations to provide technical assistance and carry out the intent of this subdivision.
		(i)	$83,754,000 shall be available to support the basic needs of community college students.
			(1)	(A)	Of the amount allocated for this subdivision, $32,466,000 shall be available to provide for student mental health resources.
				(B)	The Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges shall submit a report to the Department of Finance and relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature by January 1, 2025, and every three years thereafter, regarding the use of funds specified in this paragraph. The report shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, all of the following information:
				(i)	The amount of funds provided for each community college district.
				(ii)	A description of how the funds were used for the purposes reflected in this paragraph.
				(iii)	A description of the types of programs in which districts invested.
				(iv)	The number of students receiving mental health services on campus disaggregated by race/ethnicity, gender, age group, and type of service received.
				(v)	The average wait time for initial routine mental health counseling appointments.
				(vi)	The average number of campus mental health counseling appointments per student.
				(vii)	The number of students referred to off-campus providers for mental health services.
				(viii)	Total spending on student mental health services, by fund source, including spending covered by insurance providers.
				(ix)	Other findings and best practices implemented by districts.
			(2)	Of the amount made available by this subdivision, $51,288,000 shall be allocated by the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges for colleges to establish and operate basic needs centers as a centralized location on campus where students experiencing basic needs insecurity can be identified, supported, and linked to on- and off-campus resources to support timely program completion pursuant to Section 66023.5 of the Education Code. Colleges shall also designate or hire dedicated basic needs coordinators for the basic needs centers who will serve as a single point of contact for students. It is the intent of the Legislature that an additional $8,000,000 be available for basic needs centers on a one-time basis in fiscal years 2026–27 and 2027–28, which includes, but is not limited to, providing classified employees with access to food pantry services offered by basic needs centers pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 66023.5 of the Education Code.
		(j)	(1)	$35,000,000 shall be available to support the Rising Scholars Network pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 78070) of Chapter 1 of Part 48 of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
			(2)	(A)	Of the funds provided for in paragraph (1), 60 percent annually shall support ongoing implementation of model programming for juvenile justice-impacted students, as a grant program administered and supported by the Rising Scholars Network of the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges. Funds shall be used for model college programming with key components based on the Project Change model, to be offered both within juvenile facilities and on the community college campus, to establish a direct pathway to college for juvenile justice-impacted young people.
				(B)	Of the funds provided for in subparagraph (A), at least 86.7 percent annually shall support a maximum of 45 community colleges on 5-year grant cycles to implement model programming to serve juvenile justice-impacted students, incorporating the three following core Project Change program components:
				(i)	College programming that is: (I) offering University of California and California State University transferable courses and comprehensive student support programming; (II) provided by a California Community College through instruction; and (III) offered both on campus at a community college and in local juvenile detention facilities.
				(ii)	Comprehensive support to assist students with the transition to on-campus higher education, including: (I) wraparound student support services that address basic needs such as books and supplies, tuition, fees, stipends, housing, food, and transportation; and (II) educational transition plans for students, outlining their multiyear framework from high school through college completion.
				(iii)	Staffing and space commitments, including: (I) dedicated staffing of a program lead, counselor, and retention specialist; (II) dedicated space on the college campus for the program; and (III) formal partnerships with key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, the local county office of education, probation department, local high school districts, and community-based organizations.
				(C)	Community colleges may implement model program components on a phased timeline. Model programs must utilize both Dual Enrollment and Guided Pathways frameworks. At the conclusion of the 5-year cohort, community colleges may reapply for continued funding support.
				(D)	Colleges may be funded on a tiered model. Tiered model funding may consider the number of core program components a college can implement; student counts; whether the college already has an established or funded Rising Scholars program; and other metrics determined by the Rising Scholars Network of the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.
				(E)	Of the funds provided in subparagraph (A), 8.3 percent annually shall support technical assistance for successful implementation of model programming overseen by the Rising Scholars Network of the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges. Technical assistance includes contract staffing positions to oversee the project implementation, in-person trainings, and support.
		(k)	(1)	$1,100,000 shall be allocated by the Chancellor’s Office for the expansion of African American Male Education Network and Development (A2MEND) student charters at up to 50 colleges to improve academic success and develop a student support structure for African American male students attending community colleges.
			(2)	In considering an allocation methodology to community colleges, the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall consider a factor that allocates funds to community colleges that have submitted work plans pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 88922 of the Education Code, including considering the community college’s guided pathways activities and practices.
		(l)	$42,000,000, of which $7,000,000 is ongoing, shall be available to support the Credit for Prior Learning Initiative pursuant to Section 26 of Chapter 9 of the Statutes of 2025.
		(m)	$3,000,000 in one-time funds shall be available for the Southwestern Community College District to reconstitute the Pharmacy Technician Associate Degree program, develop an Associate Degree in Data Science, support transfer pathway development in both disciplines, and request collaboration with the University of California, San Diego, to ensure seamless transfer pathways, including coordination on externship placements for pharmacy technician students and alignment with emerging bachelor’s degree programs at the University of California, San Diego.
		(n)	(1)	~~)$15,000,000~~ $15,000,000 shall be allocated on a one-time basis by the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges to participating community college districts to provide additional funds to support LGBTQ+ students. For the purposes of allocating and expending this funding, the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges and participating community college districts shall follow the requirements as stipulated in Section 89 of Chapter 144 of the Statutes of 2021.
			(2)	Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 89 of Chapter 144 of the Statutes of 2021, the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges shall provide grants of up to $900,000 for participating community college districts based on the proportional share of students they serve and equity metrics to ensure that small rural colleges are also able to access the grants. Participating community college districts may encumber the funds over a five-year period.
	20.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (20) shall be allocated by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to community college districts that levied childcare permissive override taxes in the 1977–78 fiscal year pursuant to Sections 8272 and 8272.5 of the Education Code in an amount proportional to the property tax revenues, tax relief subventions, and state aid required to be made available by the district to its childcare and development program for the 1979–80 fiscal year pursuant to Section 30 of Chapter 1035 of the Statutes of 1979, increased or decreased by any cost-of-living adjustment granted in subsequent fiscal years. These funds shall be used only for the purpose of community college childcare and development programs.
	21.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (21):
		(a)	$8,475,000 shall be used to provide support for nursing programs.
		(b)	$4,903,000 shall be used for diagnostic and support services, preentry coursework, alternative program delivery model development, and other services to reduce the incidence of student attrition in nursing programs.
	22.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (22):
		(a)	(1)	$7,500,000 may be used by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to provide technical assistance to community college districts that demonstrate low performance in any area of operations. It is the intent of the Legislature that technical assistance providers be contracted in a cost-effective manner, that they primarily consist of experts who are current and former employees of the California Community Colleges, and that they provide technical assistance consistent with the vision for the California Community Colleges.
			(2)	Technical assistance funded pursuant to this paragraph that is initiated by the chancellor may be provided at no cost to the community college district. If a community college district requests technical assistance, the district is required to spend at least $1 from local or other resources for every $2 received, as determined by the chancellor.
		(b)	(1)	$20,000,000 may be used by the chancellor to provide regional and online workshops and trainings to community college personnel to promote statewide priorities, including, but not limited to, strategies to improve student achievement; strategies to improve community college operations; and system leadership training to better coordinate planning and implementation of statewide initiatives in alignment with the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges’ Vision for Success. To the extent possible, the chancellor shall partner with existing statewide initiatives with proven results of improving student success and institutional effectiveness. Each fiscal year, the chancellor shall submit a report on the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this provision in the prior year to the Department of Finance and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee no later than December 31 of each year and, beginning in the 2025–26 fiscal year and every three years thereafter, the chancellor shall submit a report on the use of the funds appropriated pursuant to this provision in the prior three years to the Department of Finance and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee no later than December 31 of that year. This report shall include information regarding California Community Colleges’ participation in the activities funded pursuant to this provision.
			(2)	Funding available pursuant to this paragraph may be used by the chancellor to coordinate with community college districts to conduct policy research, and develop and disseminate effective practices through the establishment of an online clearinghouse of information. The development of effective practices shall include, but not be limited to, statewide priorities such as the development of educational programs or courses for the incarcerated adults in prisons and jails, and the formerly incarcerated, educational programs or courses for California Conservation Corps members, and other effective practices. The online clearinghouse of information shall also reflect effective practices, guidance, policies, curriculum, courses, and programs developed by local community colleges in support of the Strong Workforce Program established pursuant to Part 54.5 (commencing with Section 88820) of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
			(3)	It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage the chancellor to facilitate the development of local community college courses for the California Conservation Corps and the incarcerated adults in prisons and jails, and the formerly incarcerated. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Conservation Corps are encouraged to partner with the Chancellor’s Office in the development and dissemination of local community college courses and effective practices pursuant to this paragraph and paragraph (2).
	23.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (23):
		(a)	$10,613,000 shall be allocated to continue providing a systemwide and integrated online infrastructure that supports the continuity of education and quality distance learning across the community college system. These infrastructure investments may include, but are not limited to, access to online tutoring and counseling, ensuring available and accessible technical support, and providing mental health services and other student support services.
		(b)	$8,000,000 shall be provided to cover increased administrative costs related to the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California.
		(c)	$41,890,000 shall be allocated by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges for the following purposes:
			(1)	Procurement, development, evaluation, and upgrading of high-priority systemwide technology tools and infrastructure, including, but not limited to, e-transcript, e-planning, and other tools to assist colleges to implement multiple measures of assessment pursuant to Chapter 745 of the Statutes of 2017, and technologies that facilitate portability of education credentials.
			(2)	Provision of access to statewide multimedia hosting and delivery services for colleges and districts.
			(3)	Provision of systemwide internet, audio bridging, data security, and telephony.
			(4)	Services related to technology use, including accessibility guidance and information security.
			(5)	Technology product development and program management, technical assistance and planning, and cooperative purchase agreements.
			(6)	Ongoing faculty and staff development related to technology use and adoption.
			(7)	Ongoing support of the California Partnership for Achieving Student Success (Cal-PASS) program.
			(8)	Ongoing support for programs designed to use technology in assisting accreditation and the alignment of curricula across K–20 segments in California, as well as to support integration and interoperability toward an improved student experience.
			(9)	Support for technology pilots and ongoing technology programs and applications that serve to maximize the utility and economy of scale of the technology investments of the community college system toward improving learning outcomes.
			(10)	Up to 5 percent of the funds may be allocated by the chancellor to a community college district for statewide activities, not limited to statewide technical assistance to evaluate, plan, and continuously improve the system’s data and technology roadmap and deployment.
		(d)	Any funds not allocated pursuant to subdivision (c) shall be available for allocations to districts to maintain technology capabilities.
		(e)	$4,000,000 shall be used to expand the implementation of the systemwide technology platform for library services to better manage and deliver digital information to support teaching and learning, including for students enrolled in distance education.
		(f)	(1)	$25,000,000 shall be provided for community college districts to implement local and systemwide technology and data security measures that support improved oversight of fraud mitigation, online learning quality, and cybersecurity efforts. Funds shall be used by community college districts to hire local cybersecurity staff, and funds shall also be used for systemwide measures, including, but not limited to, security upgrades for CCCApply and education technology platforms and the establishment of systemwide cybersecurity teams.
			(2)	As a condition of receiving funds pursuant to this subdivision, a community college district shall do all of the following:
				(A)	Complete an annual cybersecurity self-assessment of their information technology infrastructure to determine their National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Computer Systems Laboratory (CSL) score and report their current phase in Cal-Secure standards.
				(B)	Participate in the following regularly scheduled cybersecurity reporting:
				(i)	Submit remediation updates twice per year, for the fall and spring semester terms, on vulnerability and other issues identified in the previous self-assessment or triennial assessment.
				(ii)	Submit detailed after-action reports of all cybersecurity incidents that either lead to a breach of personally identifiable information or lead to the disruption of services, including, but not limited to, a breach of student identification numbers, distributed denial-of-service attacks, and ransomware.
				(iii)	The total number of admission applications received from CCCApply that are determined to be fraudulent, including applications marked as “likely fraud” within CCCApply, on an annual basis.
				(iv)	Information requested on suspected fraudulent enrollments, and fraudulent receipt of financial aid, on an annual basis.
				(C)	Reporting required by this section shall not be duplicated by other reporting required by the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.
			(3)	If the reporting required pursuant to paragraph (2) is duplicative of other reports provided by a community college district, a community college district may submit those reports in lieu of the reporting required by paragraph (2).
		(g)	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (23), $41,000,000, of which $5,000,000 is ongoing, shall be provided for the Common Cloud Data Platform. This platform shall enhance statewide reporting, data sharing, and available analytical tools across community college districts and the Chancellor’s Office. The platform shall be designed to support community college student success initiatives, improve community college districts’ stewardship of resources and ability to use data-driven decision making, streamline community college administrative processes, and inform state budget and policy making.
	24.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (24) shall be allocated to support the Classified Community College Employee Summer Assistance Program established pursuant to Article 11 (commencing with Section 88280) of Chapter 4 of Part 51 of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
	25.	The funds appropriated in Schedule (25) shall be allocated on an ongoing basis by the Office of the Chancellor to support the California Community Colleges Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program pursuant to Article 10 (commencing with Section 79510) of Chapter 9 of Part 48 of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
	26.	Beginning on October 1, 2022, and annually thereafter, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall provide the Legislature and Department of Finance a list of all statewide or regional projects, initiatives, and services administered by districts in partnership with the Office of the Chancellor. The list shall include the amount of each agreement from the prior fiscal year, the categorical program funding source, the name of the fiscal agent, the contractor, and a brief description of the services provided by and the deliverables expected of the contractor to the Office of the Chancellor or other districts. The list shall be comprehensive, including all grants and contracts.

SEC. 205.

Item 6870-296-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6870-296-0001—For local assistance, Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges (Proposition 98), for transfer to Section B of the State School Fund, Program 98-Community College Mandated Programs Block Grant ........................				40,899,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5685010-Mandates ........................	40,899,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The funds appropriated in this item are for transfer by the Controller to Section B of the State School Fund. Pursuant to Section 17581.7 of the Government Code, the funds appropriated in this item shall be distributed to community college districts that elect to participate in the block grant on the basis of funded full-time equivalent students (FTES) calculated as of the ~~first~~ second principal apportionment for the 2025–26 fiscal year multiplied by $37.51 per FTES.
	2.	If total funding provided in this item is insufficient to fully fund the rate specified in Provision 1, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall proportionately reduce the rate to conform to available funding.

SEC. 206.

Item 6870-302-6095 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

6870-302-6095—For capital outlay, Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, payable from the 2024 California Community College Capital Outlay Bond Fund ........................
29,268,000

Schedule:

(1) 0017691-Allan Hancock Community College District, Allan Hancock College, Gymnasium Renovation ........................ 29,268,000

(a) Prelimianry plans ........................ 828,000

(b) Working drawings ........................ 762,000

(c) Construction ........................ 27,678,000

SEC. 207.

Item 6870-488 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6870-488—Reappropriation (Proposition 98), Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. Notwithstanding any other law, the balances from the following appropriations are available for reappropriation for the purposes specified in Provision 1:
	0001—General Fund
	(1)	$10,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for Student Success and Support in Schedule (9) of Item 6870-101-0001, Budget Act of 2017 (Chs. 14, 22, and 54, Stats. 2017).
	(2)	$770,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for California State Pathways in Technology in Section 45 of Chapter 33 of the Statutes of 2018.
	(3)	$6,048,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for ~~repayment of deferred apportionments funding in Section 8 of Chapter 25 of the Statutes of 2020.~~ the K-12 Strong Workforce Program in Schedule (1) of Item 6870-203-0001, Budget Act of 2018 (Chs. 29 and 30, Stats. 2018).
	(4)	$63,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for Workforce Investment Initiatives in Section 87 of Chapter 144 of the Statutes of 2021.
	(5)	$42,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for lease-revenue bond payments in Schedule (1) of Item 6870-103-0001, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021).
	(6)	$4,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for lease-revenue bond payments in Schedule (1) of Item 6870-103-0001, Budget Act of 2022 (Chs. 43, 45, and 249, Stats. 2022).
	(7)	$9,588,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for Community College Summer Assistance Program in Schedule (24) of Item 6870-101-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023).
	(8)	$10,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for lease-revenue bond payments in Schedule (1) of Item 6870-103-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023).
	(9)	$13,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for mandates in Item 6870-295-0001, Budget Act of 2023 (Chs. 12, 38, and 189, Stats. 2023).
	(10)	$100,732,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for apportionments in Schedule (1) of Item 6870-101-0001, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), as amended by Chapter 9 of the Statutes of 2025 and Chapter 745 of the Statutes of 2025.
	(11)	$47,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for maintenance allowance in Schedule (1) of Item 6870-101-0001, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024) as amended by Chapter 9 of the Statutes of 2025 and Chapter 745 of the Statutes of 2025.
	(12)	$18,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for lease-revenue bond payments in Schedule (1) of Item 6870-103-0001, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024).
	(13)	$13,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for mandates in Item 6870-295-0001, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024).
	(14)	$30,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for mandates in Item 6870-296-0001, Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024).
	Provisions:
	1.	The sum of $117,388,000 is reappropriated for transfer by the Controller to Section B of the State School Fund to support deferred maintenance costs, pursuant to pending legislation. Funds appropriated pursuant to this provision shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2031.

SEC. 208.

Item 6870-493 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6870-493—Reappropriation, Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, payable from the 2024 California Community College Capital Outlay Bond Fund. The balances of the appropriations provided in the following citations are reappropriated for the purposes provided for in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027:
	6095—2024 California Community College Capital Outlay Bond Fund
	(1)	Item 6870-301-6095, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025)
		(1)	0014718-El Camino Community College District, El Camino College: Hydronic Line Replacement
			(b)	Working drawings
		(2)	0014719-Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles Pierce College: Sewer Replacement
			(b)	Working drawings
		(3)	0014720-Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles Valley College: Sewer Replacement
			(b)	Working drawings
		(4)	0014721-Merced Community College District, Merced College: Music, Art, Theater Complex
			(b)	Working drawings
		(5)	0014722-Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles City College: Kinesiology Replacement
			(b)	Working drawings
		(6)	0014723-Mendocino-Lake Community College District, Willits Center: Willits Center Phase II
			(b)	Working drawings
		(7)	0014724-Hartnell Community College District, Hartnell College: Buildings F, G & H Renovation
			(b)	Working drawings
		(8)	0014725-State Center Community College District, Reedley College: Agriculture Complex
			(b)	Working drawings
		(9)	0014726-Riverside Community College District, Ben Clark Training Center: Education Building 2 Phase 1
			(b)	Working drawings
		(10)	0014727-Coast Community College District, Golden West College: Gym Replacement
			(b)	Working drawings
		(11)	0014728-Kern Community College District, Bakersfield College: Center for Student Success
			(b)	Working drawings
		(12)	0014729-North Orange Community College District, Fullerton College: STEM Vocational Center
			(b)	Working drawings
		(14)	0014731-Peralta Community College District, Merritt College: Buildings E & F Replacement
			(b)	Working drawings
		(16)	0014733-Imperial Community College District, Imperial Valley College: Gym Modernization
			(b)	Working drawings
		(17)	0014734-Coast Community College District, Orange Coast College: Skills Lab Replacement
			(b)	Working drawings
		(19)	0014747-Long Beach Community College District, Liberal Arts Campus: Building B Replacement
			(a)	Performance criteria
		(20)	0014748-Citrus Community College District, Citrus College: New Career Technical Education Building
			(b)	Working drawings
		(21)	0014749-Mt. San Antonio Community College District, Mt. San Antonio College: Library Replacement
			(b)	Working drawings
		(22)	0014750-Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College: Advanced Transportation & Manufacturing Replacement
			(b)	Working drawings
		(26)	0014754-Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Community College District, Shasta College: Life Sciences Building 1600 Renovation
			(b)	Working drawings
		(27)	0014755-State Center Community College District, Clovis College: Kinesiology & Wellness Center
			(b)	Working drawings
		(28)	0014756-San Mateo Community College District, Skyline College: Boiler Plant Replacement
			(a)	~~Performance criteria~~Working drawings
		(29)	0014645-Antelope Valley Community College District, Antelope Valley College: Gymnasium Replacement
			(b)	Working drawings
		(30)	0015365-Los Rios Community College District, American River College: Davies Hall Replacement
			(b)	Working drawings

SEC. 209.

Item 6980-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6980-001-0001—For support of Student Aid Commission ........................				~~27,267,000~~ 29,267,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5755-Financial Aid Grants Program ........................	~~27,830,000~~ 29,830,000
	(2)	Reimbursements to 5755-Financial Aid Grants Program ........................	−563,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $230,000 shall be made available to assess the Student Aid Commission’s current information technology system, address high-risk cybersecurity issues, and fill staffing gaps.
	2.	Of the reimbursements identified in Schedule (2), $10,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to support a data sharing agreement with the Scholarshare Investment Board. The agreement and collaboration shall support CalKIDS program recipients and promote student financial aid. It is the intent of the Legislature to provide one-time annual augmentations of $10,000 for this purpose through fiscal year 2029-30.
	3.	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $664,000 is available on a one-time basis for state activities to implement and participate in the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program. Disbursement of these funds are contingent on Department of Finance approval of an expenditure plan for the use of these funds submitted by the department.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to support regional financial aid application outreach and support, including support for the California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP).

SEC. 210.

Item 6980-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

6980-101-0001—For local assistance, Student Aid Commission ........................					~~3,800,899,000~~ 3,801,019,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5755-Financial Aid Grants Program ........................		~~4,238,147,000~~ 4,238,129,000
	(2)	Reimbursements to 5755-Financial Aid Grants Program ........................		~~−437,248,000~~ −437,230,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The funds appropriated in this item are for costs of all of the following:
		(a)	The Cal Grant Program, pursuant to Chapter 1.7 (commencing with Section 69430) of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
		(b)	The Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarship Program, pursuant to Section 4709 of the Labor Code.
		(c)	The Assumption Program of Loans for Education, pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 69612) of Chapter 2 of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
		(d)	The State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education (SNAPLE), pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 70100) of Chapter 3 of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
		(f)	The Cash for College Program, pursuant to Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 69551) of Chapter 2 of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
		(g)	The Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP), pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 69560) of Chapter 2 of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
		(h)	Of the funds appropriated in this item, $2,400,000 is available on an ongoing basis to support the Inland Empire Cal-SOAP projects.
	1.1.	The Student Aid Commission shall report to the Department of Finance and the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature by December 1, 2027, regarding the use of funds specified in subprovision (f) of Provision 1. The report shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, all of the following information regarding the Cash for College Program in 2026–27:
		(a)	A list of regional coordinating organizations specifying, for each organization, whether it was newly added to the program in 2026–27, and the areas of the state that it covers.
		(b)	The services provided by the program, including the number of financial aid application workshops hosted.
		(c)	The number of students participating in financial aid application workshops and the number of those students who completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or California Dream Act Application.
		(d)	A description of the coordination between the program and other financial aid outreach efforts conducted by state agencies, local educational agencies, and other entities.
	1.2.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2) of this item, ~~$1,630,000~~ $1,612,000 is for Federal Title II, Part A support for the Golden State Teacher Grant Program, pursuant to Article 5.1 (commencing with Section 69617) of Chapter 2 of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code and shall be available on a one-time basis for encumbrance and expenditure through June 30, 2030.
	1.3.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2) of this item, $16,152,000 is for the federal Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) to support the Golden State Teacher Grant Program recipients who are pursuing a special education credential, pursuant to Article 5.1 (commencing with Section 69617) of Chapter 2 of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code, and shall be available for encumbrance and expenditure through June 30, 2030.
	1.4.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1) of this item, it is the intent of the Legislature to provide $10,000,000 on a one-time basis for the 2027–28 Golden State Teacher Grant program to support students earning a teaching credential in a high-need field of study pursuant to Article 5.1 (commencing with Section 69617) of Chapter 2 of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
	1.5.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $7,500,000 is to fund the California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program pursuant to Article 5.5 (commencing with Section 69438) of Chapter 1.7 of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
	2.	Notwithstanding any other law, the maximum Cal Grant award for:
		(a)	New recipients attending private, for-profit institutions that are not accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges as of July 1, 2023, shall be $4,000.
		(b)	New recipients attending private, for-profit institutions that are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges as of July 1, 2023, shall be $8,056.
		(c)	All recipients attending private, nonprofit institutions shall be $9,358.
		(d)	All recipients of Cal Grant B access awards shall be $1,648.
		(e)	All recipients receiving Cal Grant C tuition and fee awards shall be $2,462.
		(f)	All recipients attending community colleges receiving Cal Grant C book and supply awards shall be $1,094.
		(g)	All recipients not attending community colleges receiving Cal Grant C book and supply awards shall be $547.
		(h)	All University of California student recipients receiving Cal Grant awards shall be the amount approved for mandatory systemwide tuition and fees by the Regents of the University of California for the 2026–27 academic year.
		(i)	All California State University student recipients receiving Cal Grant awards shall be the amount approved for mandatory systemwide tuition and fees by the Trustees of the California State University for the 2026–27 academic year.
	3.	Notwithstanding Provision 2 of this item and any other law:
		(a)	All Cal Grant A award recipients attending a University of California, California State University, or a private nonprofit institution and who have a dependent child or dependent children shall also receive an access award. The maximum amount of this access award shall be $6,000.
		(b)	All Cal Grant B access award recipients attending a University of California, California State University, California Community College, or a private nonprofit institution and who have a dependent child or dependent children shall have a maximum access award of $6,000.
		(c)	All Cal Grant C book and supply award recipients attending a California Community College and who have a dependent child or dependent children shall have a maximum book and supply award of $4,000.
	4.	Notwithstanding Provision 2 of this item and any other law:
		(a)	All Cal Grant A award recipients attending a University of California, California State University, California Community College, or a private nonprofit institution and who are former or current foster youth shall have a maximum access award of $6,000.
		(b)	All Cal Grant B award recipients attending a University of California, California State University, California Community College, or a private nonprofit institution and who are former or current foster youth shall have a maximum access award of $6,000.
		(c)	All Cal Grant C book and supply award recipients attending a California Community College and who are former or current foster youth shall have a maximum book and supply award of $4,000.
	4.1	It is the intent of the Legislature to provide $13,491,000 in the 2027–28 fiscal year, $22,211,000 in the 2028–29 fiscal year, $23,540,000 in the 2029–30 fiscal year, $24,952,000 in the 2030–31 fiscal year, and $26,454,000 in the 2031–32 fiscal year to expand access to Cal Grant to students of up to 30 years of age pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 69436) of Chapter 1.7 of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code.
	5.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Finance may authorize an augmentation, from the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties established pursuant to Section 16418 of the Government Code, of the amount appropriated in this item to make Cal Grant awards, pursuant to Chapter 1.7 (commencing with Section 69430) of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code. No augmentation may be authorized pursuant to this provision sooner than 30 days after the Department of Finance provides notice of the intended augmentation to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations.
	6.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Finance may authorize a loan from the General Fund for cashflow purposes, in an amount not to exceed $125,000,000, provided that:
		(a)	The loan is to meet cash needs resulting from a delay in the receipt of reimbursements from federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds.
		(b)	The Student Aid Commission has received confirmation from the State Department of Social Services that there are no available TANF resources that could be advanced to them.
		(c)	The loan is for a short-term need and shall be repaid within 90 days of the loan’s origination date.
		(d)	Interest charges may be waived pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 16314 of the Government Code.
	7.	(a)	For the 2026–27 award year, Middle Class Scholarship awards shall cover up to 23.0 percent of a student’s remaining financial need, as calculated pursuant to Section 70022 of the Education Code.
		(b)	It is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate funding in the succeeding state budget sufficient to retire the loan authorized pursuant to subdivision (c).
		(c)	The Department of Finance shall authorize a loan from the General Fund for cashflow purposes to cover the cost of Middle Class Scholarship awards issued in 2026–2027. Interest charges shall be waived pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 16314 of the Government Code.
	8.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $120,000 shall be available on a one-time basis to Whittier College to support fire safety upgrades for the Robinson Theater at the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts.

SEC. 211.

Item 7100-101-0588 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

7100-101-0588—For local assistance, Employment Development Department, ~~for Program 5925-Disability Insurance Program,~~ payable from the Unemployment Compensation Disability Fund ........................				18,074,617,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	5925-Disability Insurance Program ........................	18,074,617,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Provision 1 of Item 7100-001-0588 also applies to this item.
	2.	Funds appropriated in this item are in lieu of the amounts that otherwise would have been appropriated pursuant to Section 3012 of the Unemployment Insurance Code.
	3.	Apart from the estimate of expenditures that the Employment Development Department provides to the Department of Finance on October 1 and April 1 of each year, the Director of Finance is authorized to approve requests for expenditure adjustments for this item in those amounts made necessary by changes in either workload or payments, any rule or regulation adopted as a result of the enactment of a federal or state law, the adoption of a federal regulation, or compliance with a court decision during the 2026–27 fiscal year that are within or in excess of amounts appropriated in this act for that year. The Director of Finance shall notify the Legislature of any modifications to expenditures made pursuant to this provision.

SEC. 212.

Item 7120-103-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

7120-103-0001—For support of California Workforce Development Board ........................				~~20,800,000~~ 33,300,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6040-California Workforce Development Board ........................	~~20,800,000~~ 33,300,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available for grants for ports workforce training. Up to 10 percent of this amount may be used for administrative costs. The program shall award competitive grants to eligible organizations to support education and training programs that serve high school students aged 16 to 18, inclusive, and accelerate career pathways in zero-emission trucks and charging stations and maritime and port technology and sustainability. Eligible organizations shall include skilled trades career technical education programs and community-based organizations, in consultation with ports, that prepare students through hands-on industry linked partnerships that enable students to directly enter the workforce or specialized college or training programs.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $10,800,000 shall be available for state operations or local assistance for the Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development program.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be ~~available~~ allocated and passed through to the Hospitality Training Academy.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be allocated and passed through to the Community Coalition for workforce training facilities.
	5.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $500,000 shall be allocated and passed through on a one-time basis to Kids in the Spotlight to support acquisition of a building.
	6.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $10 million shall be allocated and passed through to the Dream Machine Innovation Lab to support education, engagement, and innovation activities.

SEC. 213.

Item 7300-101-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

7300-101-0001—For local assistance, Agricultural Labor Relations Board, payable from the General Fund ........................
200,000

Schedule:

(1) 6060–Administration ........................ 200,000

Provisions:

1. The amount available in this item shall be allocated and passed through to the Tulare County Foundation for Ag Education and Youth to support agricultural education.

SEC. 214.

Item 7320-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

7320-001-0001—For support of Public Employment Relations Board ........................				~~22,409,000~~ 23,409,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6070-Public Employment Relations Board ........................	~~22,529,000~~ 23,529,000
	(2)	Reimbursements to 6070-Public Employment Relations Board ........................	−120,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 is available for state mediation and conciliation services.

SEC. 215.

Item 7504-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

7504-001-0001—For support of Office of Data and Innovation ........................				~~16,146,000~~ 21,146,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6271-Office of Data and Innovation ........................	~~16,146,000~~ 21,146,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $5,000,000 shall be allocated for Engaged California and other activities to make California government operations more efficient.

SEC. 216.

Item 7730-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

7730-001-0001—For support of Franchise Tax Board ........................				1,145,171,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6280-Tax Programs ........................	1,142,094,000
	(2)	6285-Political Reform Audit (2,680,000) ........................	0
	(3)	6300-Legal Services Program ........................	3,077,000
	(4)	6305-Contract Work ........................	14,633,000
	(5)	9900100-Administration ........................	47,542,000
	(6)	9900200-Administration—Distributed ........................	−47,542,000
	(7)	Reimbursements to 6305-Contract Work ........................	−14,633,000
	Provisions:
	1.	It is the intent of the Legislature that all funds appropriated to the Franchise Tax Board for processing tax returns, auditing, and collecting owed tax amounts shall be used in a manner consistent with the board’s authorized budget and with the documents that were presented to the Legislature for its review in support of that budget. The Franchise Tax Board shall not reduce expenditures or redirect funding or personnel resources away from direct auditing or collection activities without prior approval of the Director of Finance. The Director of Finance shall not approve any such reduction or redirection sooner than 30 days after providing notification to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. A position shall not be transferred from the organizational unit to which it was assigned in the 2026–27 Governor’s Budget and the Salaries and Wages Supplement, as revised by legislative actions, without the approval of the Director of Finance. The Franchise Tax Board shall expeditiously fill budgeted positions consistent with the funding provided in this act.
	2.	It is the intent of the Legislature that the Franchise Tax Board resolve tax controversies, without litigation, on a basis that is fair to both the state and the taxpayer and in a manner that will enhance voluntary compliance and public confidence in the integrity and efficiency of the board.
	3.	During the 2026–27 fiscal year, the collection cost recovery fee for purposes of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 19254 of the Revenue and Taxation Code shall be $362, and the filing enforcement cost recovery fee for purposes of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of that subdivision shall be $143.
	4.	During the 2026–27 fiscal year, the collection cost recovery fee for purposes of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 19254 of the Revenue and Taxation Code shall be $292, and the filing enforcement cost recovery fee for purposes of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of that subdivision shall be $122.
	5.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1) of this item, $36,259,000 is for implementation of the Earned Income Tax Credit, which, pursuant to Section 17052 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, shall have an adjustment factor at a rate of 85 percent for the 2026 tax year. Implementation of the Earned Income Tax Credit includes processing returns, auditing, and necessary system changes to support this program. To effectively administer this program, the Franchise Tax Board may pay the Social Security Administration for relevant data and related development work prior to receipt of data pursuant to Section 12425 of the Government Code.
	6.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $3,864,000 is for implementation of the individual health care mandate and the associated penalty provisions.
	7.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $10,000,000 is for outreach to create increased awareness of, and participation in, the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. These funds shall be allocated via contracts to nonprofit and community-based organizations. The participating nonprofit and community-based organizations shall particularly focus their outreach efforts on persons who file tax returns using Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers.
	8.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1 shall be for administration of subdivision (f) of Section 17935 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
	9.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1 shall be for administration of subdivision (g) of Section 17941 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
	10.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1 shall be for administration of subdivision (e) of Section 17948 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

SEC. 217.

Item 7760-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

7760-001-0001—For support of Department of General Services ........................				~~16,408,000~~ 20,408,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6324046-Facilities Management Division ........................	7,079,000
	(2)	6325010-Asset Management Branch ........................	~~1,239,000~~ 5,239,000
	(3)	6330073-Contracted Fiscal Services ........................	8,090,000
	(4)	9900100-Administration ........................	1,589,000
	(5)	9900200-Administration—Distributed ........................	−1,589,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $4,000,000 shall be available for capital outlay and improvements to the Governor’s Mansion in Sacramento, including the acquisition of real and personal property. Any acquisition pursuant to this provision shall be exempt from any otherwise applicable review and approval by the State Public Works Board, including any provision of the state Property Acquisition Law pursuant to Part 11 (commencing with Section 15850) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code..

SEC. 218.

Item 7760-001-0666 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

7760-001-0666—For support of Department of General Services, payable from the Service Revolving Fund ........................					722,314,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6320010-Division of the State Architect ........................		55,000
	(2)	6320028-Building Standards Commission ........................		2,252,000
	(3)	6324046-Facilities Management Division ........................		374,390,000
	(4)	6325010-Asset Management Branch ........................		29,790,000
	(5)	6325055-Construction Inspection and Management Branch ........................		16,901,000
	(6)	6325064-Project Management and Development Branch ........................		46,772,000
	(7)	6330010-Administrative Hearings ........................		48,452,000
	(8)	6330019-Fleet Administration ........................		60,668,000
	(9)	6330028-Risk and Insurance Management ........................		3,391,000
	(10)	6330037-Legal Services ........................		2,793,000
	(11)	6330046-Procurement ........................		55,283,000
	(12)	6330055-State Publishing ........................		84,274,000
	(13)	6330064-Contracted Human Resources Services ........................		1,887,000
	(14)	6330073-Contracted Fiscal Services ........................		3,802,000
	(15)	6330082-Office of Sustainability ........................		5,638,000
	(16)	6335010-Program Overhead Interagency Support Division and RESD Executive ........................		1,968,000
	(17)	6335019-Distributed Program Overhead Interagency Support Division and RESD Executive ........................		−1,968,000
	(18)	9900100-Administration ........................		100,684,000
	(19)	9900200-Administration—Distributed ........................		−96,554,000
	(20)	9900300-Distributed Services ........................		−13,117,000
	(21)	Reimbursements to 6324046-Facilities Management Division ........................		−2,000
	(22)	Reimbursements to 6330010-Administrative Hearings ........................		−915,000
	(23)	Reimbursements to 9900100-Administration ........................		−4,130,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Notwithstanding any other law, revenues from the legislative bills and publications received by the Legislative Bill Room shall be deposited in the Service Revolving Fund.
	2.	Notwithstanding any other law, if the Director of General Services determines in writing that there is insufficient cash in a special fund under the director’s authority to make one or more payments currently due and payable, the director may order the transfer of moneys to that special fund in the amount necessary to make the payment or payments, as a loan from the Service Revolving Fund. That loan shall be subject to all of the following conditions:
		(a)	A loan shall not be made that would interfere with carrying out the object for which the Service Revolving Fund was created.
		(b)	The loan shall be repaid as soon as there are sufficient moneys in the recipient fund to repay the amount loaned, except for a one-time $2,500,000 loan to the Natural Gas Services Program Fund made in the 2016–17 fiscal year. All loans under this provision shall be repaid no later than 18 months after the date of the loan. The amount loaned shall not exceed the amount for which the fund or program is authorized at the time of the loan to expend during the 2026–27 fiscal year from the recipient fund.
		(c)	The terms and conditions of the loan are approved, prior to the transfer of funds, by the Department of Finance pursuant to appropriate fiscal standards.
	3.	The Director of General Services may augment this item or any of Items 7760-001-0002, 7760-001-0003, and 7760-001-0026 in cases in which (a) the Legislature has approved funds for a customer for the purchase of services or equipment through the Department of General Services and the corresponding expenditure authority has not been provided in this item or (b) a local government entity or the federal government has requested services from the Department of General Services. Any augmentation that is deemed to be necessary on a permanent basis shall be submitted for review as part of the normal budget development process. If the Director of General Services augments this item or Item 7760-001-0002, 7760-001-0003, or 7760-001-0026, the Department of General Services shall notify the Director of Finance as to the amount, justification, and the program augmented. Any augmentation made in accordance with this provision shall not result in an increase in any rate charged to other departments for services or the purchase of goods without the prior written consent of the Director of Finance. The Director of General Services shall not use this provision to augment this item or Item 7760-001-0002, 7760-001-0003, or 7760-001-0026 for costs of which the Department of General Services had knowledge in time to include in the May Revision.
	4.	A loan shall be made available from the General Fund to the Department of General Services not to exceed a cumulative total of $20,000,000. The loan funds shall be transferred to this item as needed to meet cashflow needs due to delays in collecting reimbursements from departments participating in the GS $Mart Program and are subject to the repayment provisions of Section 16351 of the Government Code.
	5.	The Director of General Services may approve intraschedule transfers within this item, or any of Items 7760-001-0001, 7760-001-0002, 7760-001-0003, 7760-001-0006, 7760-001-0026, 7760-001-0328, 7760-001-0956, 7760-001-3091, 7760-001-3144, 7760-001-3245, 7760-001-9740, and 7760-001-9746, to provide flexibility for the efficient and cost-effective delivery of program services. Any intraschedule transfer deemed to be necessary on a permanent basis shall be submitted for review as part of the normal budget development process. The Department of General Services shall notify the Director of Finance as to the amount, justification, and the programs involved in the transfer. Any transfer made in accordance with this provision shall not result in an increase in any rate charged to other departments for services or the purchase of goods without prior written consent from the Director of Finance.
	6.	Upon order of the Department of Finance, the amount available in Schedule (7) may be increased by up to $11,450,000 to fund increased workload in the Office of Administrative Hearings, including cannabis administrative hearings and Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training hearings, should workload materialize in the ~~2025–26~~ 2026–27 fiscal year.

SEC. 219.

Item 7760-101-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

7760-101-0001—For local assistance, Department of General Services ........................
3,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 6320019-Public School Construction ........................ 3,000,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item shall be used to fund the STEM Teachers Program at EnCorps, Inc. Notwithstanding any other law, funds provided in this provision may be transferred to Item 6350-601-0001 for distribution by the Office of Public School Construction, Department of General Services. This amount shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure through the 2028–29 fiscal year.

SEC. 220.

Item 7870-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

7870-101-0001—For local assistance, California Victim Compensation Board ........................					20,500,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6380-Victim Compensation ........................		20,500,000
	Provisions:
	1.	(a)	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), up to $8,000,000 shall be used for payment to victims pursuant to Sections 4900 and 4904 of the Penal Code.
		(b)	Upon order of the Department of Finance, the amount specified in subprovision (a) may be increased by an amount not in excess of any total unpaid claim amounts pursuant to Sections 4900 and 4904 of the Penal Code.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $11,000,000 shall be allocated to the existing Trauma Recovery Centers awarded funding for the 2024–25 and 2025–26 fiscal years and that applied, but were not yet recommended, for funding awards for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 fiscal years. Each Trauma Recovery Center would receive up to $1,100,000, or its requested application amount, whichever is less, for each year of the 2026–27 and 2027–28 fiscal years project period, to serve victims of violent crime.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $875,000 shall be used for training and technical assistance, provided by the University of California Trauma Recovery Center Technical Assistance Program, for the California Victim Compensation Board, and California Trauma Recovery Centers. Administrative costs shall not exceed 5 percent of this amount.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $625,000 shall be allocated to the California Victims Compensation Board to cover administrative costs.
	5.	Any remaining funds should be disseminated in the following order of priority:
		(a)	Trauma Recovery Centers that were previously recommended to be awarded funding by CalVCB for fiscal years 2026–27 and 2027–28 shall receive additional amounts up to their full agency-recommended amount, as previously determined by CalVCB.
		(b)	All funded Trauma Recovery Centers may be awarded additional funds for the purpose of providing flexible emergency cash assistance to support victims of violent crime. Allowable uses include, but are not limited to: transportation, childcare, food, emergency shelter, and other urgent, reasonable expenses that support victims of violent crime. Each trauma recovery center shall have two years to encumber these funds.
		(c)	Any remaining funds shall be distributed equally to increase Trauma Recovery Center grant awards over each of the next two years, prioritizing additional funding to Trauma Recovery Centers that were not fully funded per their requested amounts.
	6.	Funds described in Provisions 2 through 5, inclusive, shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until ~~July 1, 2029.~~ June 30, 2030.

SEC. 221.

Item 7910-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

7910-001-0001—For support of Office of Administrative Law ........................				~~3,519,000~~ 3,743,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6440-Regulatory Oversight ........................	~~3,703,000~~ 3,927,000
	(2)	Reimbursements to 6440-Regulatory Oversight ........................	−184,000

SEC. 222.

Item 7910-001-9740 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

7910-001-9740—For support of Office of Administrative Law, payable from the Central Service Cost Recovery Fund ........................				~~2,351,000~~ 2,442,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6440-Regulatory Oversight ........................	~~2,351,000~~ 2,442,000

SEC. 223.

Item 8120-490 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

8120-490—Reappropriation, Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. The amount specified in the following citations is reappropriated for the purposes provided for in those appropriations and shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027:

0903—State Penalty Fund

(1) Up to $300,000 in Item 8120-002-0903, Budget Act of 2025 (Chs. 4 and 5, Stats. 2025).

SEC. 224.

Item 8260-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

8260-001-0001—For support of the Arts Council ........................				25,707,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6540-Arts Council ........................	25,904,000
	(2)	Reimbursements to 6540-Arts Council ........................	−197,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The two positions funded through this item shall provide outreach and contract or grant management activities to further expand programs into communities and populations that continue to be underrepresented in the arts.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available to the Watts Towers Cultural Center for cultural ~~investments.~~ investments for infrastructure improvements and program support.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available to support LA 28-related arts and cultural programming that showcases California artists and communities.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available for Protagonist Black to get more books in homes in marginalized communities.

SEC. 225.

Item 8260-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

8260-101-0001—For local assistance, Arts Council ........................					~~26,100,000~~ 77,550,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6540-Arts Council ........................		~~26,100,000~~ 77,550,000
	Provisions:
	2.	Upon order of the Department of Finance, the Controller shall transfer up to $500,000 of the funding appropriated in Schedule (1) of this item to Schedule (1) of Item 8260-001-0001 for the administration of arts programming grants.
	3.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, at least $10,000,000 of the granted funds shall require a match from grantees.
	4.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,800,000 shall be available for the Actors’ Gang Prison Project to provide theater arts programming in prisons and reentry facilities.
	5.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $4,000,000 is to support the cultural districts program. These resources are available for expenditure or encumbrance until June 30, 2028. Up to 1 percent of this funding may be used to support administrative costs.
	6.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $10,000,000 is available for general operating support grants for arts organizations. These resources are available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.
	7.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $37,200,000 shall be allocated and passed through to the following entities for the following purposes:
		(a)	$1,000,000 for Silicon Valley Community Foundation to support youth engagement, cultural preservation and community revitalization through Teen Lounge improvements, sustainability planning for the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum, and neighborhood greening projects.
		(b)	$525,000 for the Watsonville Arts Cultural District to support Watsonville’s arts and cultural community.
		(c)	$1,000,000 for the United Irish Cultural Center to support the redevelopment of the United Irish Cultural Center.
		(d)	$250,000 for the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity to support the George and Tula Christopher Center for roof repairs.
		(e)	$250,000 for the Jing Ying Cantonese Opera Institute to upgrade audio, video, and digital performance equipment.
		(f)	$2,000,000 for the City of Santa Ynez to support the development of the Santa Ynez Valley Children’s Museum.
		(g)	$2,000,000 for the Oxnard Downtown Center for the Art and Performing Arts Center.
		(h)	$1,000,000 to support the Marjorie Luke Theater.
		(i)	$200,000 for the Zawadi Cultural Collective to support the establishment of a permanent community space to serve communities throughout the San Fernando Valley.
		(j)	$1,000,000 for LA Commons to support the Historic South Los Angeles Black Cultural District.
		(k)	$1,000,000 for the Long Beach African American Cultural Center to preserve and celebrate African American heritage through youth enrichment, performing arts, educational programming, community engagement, and infrastructure and facility improvements.
		(l)	$1,000,000 to support the Chicano Latino Youth Project.
		(m)	$3,000,000 for the Juntos Fruitvale Cultural Arts Center to provide space for performances, exhibitions, workshops, neighborhood meetings and cultural celebrations in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood.
		(n)	$3,000,000 to support ODC Dance.
		(o)	$1,500,000 to support the Smuin Contemporary Ballet Company.
		(p)	$500,000 to support the Dance Mission Theater.
		(q)	$500,000 to support Sean Dorsey Dance.
		(r)	$500,000 to support Zaccho Dance Theatre.
		(s)	$200,000 to support the Joe Goode Performance Group.
		(t)	$100,000 to support the Mannakin Theater & Dance.
		(u)	$100,000 to support the PUSH Dance Company.
		(v)	$1,000,000 to support the Margaret Jenkins Dance Company.
		(w)	$100,000 to support Flyaway Productions.
		(x)	$100,000 to support Circo Zero.
		(y)	$150,000 to support the Robert Moses Dance Company.
		(z)	$100,000 to support the Raw Dance Contemporary Dance Company.
		(aa)	$25,000 to support Dragon Dance.
		(bb)	$100,000 to support the Alayo Dance Company.
		(cc)	$50,000 to support DETOUR Productions.
		(dd)	$1,000,000 for Creativity Explored to support their partnership with adults and youth with developmental disabilities to create an artistic, studio-based collective.
		(ee)	$200,000 for The Marsh to support the development of artists and students with an intimate performance venue.
		(ff)	$400,000 for the SF Mime Troupe to support their capacity to reach additional students.
		(gg)	$350,000 for the African-American Shakespeare Company to support the production of theater performances.
		(hh)	$750,000 for the Women’s Audio Mission to provide free instruction hours in musical technology to women and girls.
		(ii)	$1,500,000 for The Magic Theatre to support dramatic theater productions.
		(jj)	$1,000,000 for the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus.
		(kk)	$250,000 for Pocket Opera to support the production of opera through accessible, affordable performances.
		(ll)	$250,000 for Ray of Light Theatre to support the production of musicals.
		(mm)	$1,000,000 for the San Francisco Girls Chorus.
		(nn)	$200,000 for Zyzzyva to support their publishing efforts of writers and poets.
		(oo)	$2,800,000 for the Center for the Art of Translation.
		(pp)	$500,000 for the San Francisco Center for the Book.
		(qq)	$1,000,000 for the Letterform Archive.
		(rr)	$1,000,000 for the Mechanic’s Institute.
		(ss)	$1,000,000 for McSweeney’s to support their creation of books and magazines.
		(tt)	$1,000,000 for SF Camerawork to support their operations.
		(uu)	$750,000 for City Arts and Lectures.
	8.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $250,000 shall be available for support costs to administer funding appropriated in this item.

SEC. 226.

Item 8570-001-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

8570-001-6093—For support of Department of Food and Agriculture, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
3,780,000

Schedule:

(1) 6575-Marketing; Commodities and Agricultural Services ........................ 1,050,000

(2) 6580-Assistance to Fair and County Agricultural Activities ........................ 700,000

(3) 6590-General Agricultural Activities ........................ 2,030,000

SEC. 227.

Item 8570-101-6093 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

8570-101-6093—For local assistance, Department of Food and Agriculture, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Fund ........................
71,039,000

Schedule:

(1) 6575-Marketing; Commodities and Agricultural Services ........................ 18,400,000

(2) 6590-General Agricultural Activities ........................ 52,639,000

Provisions:

1. Funds appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

2. Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1):

(a) $9,200,000 is available for Certified Mobile Farmers’ Markets.

(b) $9,200,000 is available for Year-Round Certified Farmers’ Markets.

3. Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2):

(a) $24,963,000 is available for the Healthy Soils Program.

(b) $13,838,000 is available for Regional Farm Equipment Sharing.

(c) $13,838,000 is available for Tribal Food Sovereignty.

SEC. 228.

Item 8570-103-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

8570-103-0001—For local assistance, Department of Food and Agriculture ........................				15,000,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6575-Marketing; Commodities and Agricultural Services ........................	15,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The amount appropriated in this item shall be used for the California Nutrition Incentive Program. Up to 5 percent of this amount may be used for administrative costs. This amount shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.

SEC. 229.

Item 8570-104-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

8570-104-0001—For local assistance, Department of Food and Agriculture ........................				15,000,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6590-General Agricultural Activities ........................	15,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The amount appropriated in this item shall be used for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program. Up to 2 percent of this amount may be used for administrative costs. This amount shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.

SEC. 230.

Item 8570-106-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

8570-106-0001—For local assistance, Department of Food and Agriculture ........................				2,500,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6590-General Agricultural Activities ........................	2,500,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The amount appropriated in this item shall be used for the Managed Honeybee Health ~~Program.~~ Program to provide grants to eligible recipients for research, extension and technical assistance projects that directly enhance the health and well-being of managed honeybees. Eligible recipients may include academic institutions and nonprofit organizations. Up to 5 percent of this amount may be used for administrative costs. This amount shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2028.

SEC. 231.

Item 8570-108-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

8570-108-0001—For local assistance, Department of Food and Agriculture ........................
19,400,000

Schedule:

(1) 6590-General Agricultural Activities ........................ 19,400,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item shall be allocated as pass-through funds for the following purposes:

(a) $13,250,000 is available to the Agricultural Institute of Marin for a permanent farmer’s market and food innovation hub.

(b) $2,000,000 is available to Slow Food USA to support its California chapters, which promote California food, farms and local producers through community events, food education, farmers markets, partnerships and other local programming. Funding could support the growth of existing chapters and development of new chapters across the state.

(c) $900,000 is available to the County of Mendocino for improvements to the Anderson Valley Fairgrounds.

(d) $2,000,000 is available to San Joaquin County Fairgrounds for critical infrastructure improvements.

(e) $1,000,000 is available to Urban Tilth for capital improvements and operational funds.

(f) $250,000 is available to Kiss the Ground to promote regenerative agriculture.

SEC. 232.

Item 8570-109-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

8570-109-0001—For local assistance, Department of Food and Agriculture ........................
15,000,000

Schedule:

(1) 6590-General Agricultural Activities ........................ 15,000,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item shall be available to the department to provide direct financial assistance and technical support to farmers, ranchers, and tribes transitioning acreage to organic certification.

SEC. 233.

Item 8570-401 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

8570-401—From the available unencumbered balance pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) of Section 224 of the Food and Agriculture Code, the Department of Food and Agriculture shall provide $10,000,000 to county agricultural commissioners for emergency detection, investigation, or eradication of Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter. ........................

SEC. 234.

Item 8660-001-3228 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

8660-001-3228—For support of Public Utilities Commission, payable from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund ........................
515,000

Schedule:

(1) 6680055- Energy ........................ 515,000

SEC. 235.

Item 8660-491 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

8660-491—Reappropriation, Public Utilities Commission. Notwithstanding any other law, the period to liquidate encumbrances of the following citations is extended until ~~April 30, 2027:~~ October 31, 2027.
	0890—Federal Trust Fund
	(1)	Item 8660-001-0890, Budget Act of 2021 (Chs. 21, 69, and 240, Stats. 2021), for Broadband Infrastructure Grants.

SEC. 236.

Item 8820-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

8820-001-0001—For support of Commission on the Status of Women and Girls ........................				~~3,694,000~~ 4,309,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6730-Administration, Legislation, Research, and Information ........................	~~3,694,000~~ 4,309,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,500,000 shall be available to implement the Women's Wealth Working Group and Gender Equity Summits.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $615,000 shall be available to Cinnamongirl, Inc. for two programs: (1) $255,000 to support participation for young girls in an annual Whole Girl Summit, focused on mental health and belonging; and (2) $360,000 to support the “Write Your Story” initiative. Notwithstanding any other law, this funding shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

SEC. 237.

Item 8860-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

8860-001-0001—For support of Department of Finance ........................					~~60,909,000~~ 61,406,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6770-State Budget ........................		~~46,334,000~~ 46,831,000
	(2)	6780-State Audits and Evaluations ........................		17,704,000
	(3)	6785-Statewide Accounting Policies, Consulting and Training ........................		8,612,000
	(4)	9900100-Administration ........................		19,359,000
	(5)	9900200-Administration—Distributed ........................		−19,359,000
	(6)	Reimbursements to 6770-State Budget ........................		−3,100,000
	(7)	Reimbursements to 6780-State Audits and Evaluations ........................		−8,516,000
	(8)	Reimbursements to 6785-Statewide Accounting Policies, Consulting and Training ........................		−125,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Director of Finance may authorize a loan from the General Fund to the Department of Finance for the purpose of meeting operational cashflow obligations for the 2026–27 fiscal year. The loan shall not exceed the estimated amount of uncollected reimbursements for the final quarter of the fiscal year.
	2.	For the purpose of evaluating and continuing development and enhancement of the Governor’s Budget Presentation System (GBPS), the following provision applies:
		(a)	Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Finance may amend its existing contract with the internet web development firm to augment and continue consulting services until June 30 of each year, for the purpose of providing continuity of services.
	3.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Director of Finance is authorized to select private firms or individuals for implementing the requirements of Chapter 496 of the Statutes of 2011. The resulting contracts for services shall not require the review, consent, or approval of the Department of General Services or any other state department or agency as they need not comply with requirements under the Public Contract Code or any other law that otherwise would apply. Such contracts for services may include those terms and conditions that the Director of Finance finds to be in the state’s best interest.
	4.	Notwithstanding any other law, the Director of Finance is authorized to contract with auditors, lawyers, and other types of advisers and consultants to assist, advise, and represent the director and the Department of Finance in any matter arising out of or contemplated by Parts 1.8 (commencing with Section 34161) and 1.85 (commencing with Section 34170) of Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code. The resulting contracts for services shall not require the review, consent, or approval of the Department of General Services or any other state department or agency as they need not comply with requirements under the Public Contract Code or any other law that otherwise would apply. Such contracts for services may include those terms and conditions that the director finds to be in the state’s best interest.
	5.	Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (2), $625,000 shall be available for the Office of State Audits and Evaluations to perform an audit of the administration of the Statewide Imagination Library Program by the California State Library and Strong Reader Partnership. These funds may be used for costs already incurred to complete the audit. The scope and objectives of the audit shall be defined by the Department of Finance in consultation with the Legislature. A report shall be provided to the Chairperson of the California Senate Subcommittee 1 on Education and the chairpersons of the fiscal committees of each house of the Legislature and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee by approximately December 31, 2026.

SEC. 238.

Item 8955-102-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

8955-102-0001—For local assistance, Department of Veterans Affairs ........................					~~18,000,000~~ 18,650,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	6995028-Cemetery Operations ........................		9,000,000
	(2)	6995037-Veteran Services Grant Support ........................		~~9,000,000~~ 9,650,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1) of this item, $9,000,000 shall be available for Orange County, the Orange County Cemetery District, or other responsible local agency, for the grading and construction of an access ~~road~~ road, and related improvements and utilities, to the Southern California Veterans Cemetery in Orange County. The California Department of Veteran Affairs shall not disburse these funds until the local agency has completed the designs for the ~~road;~~ road and utilities; has obtained all applicable permits; the designs have been reviewed and approved by the California Department of General Services and determined to be necessary and sufficient for the state's design, construction, and use of its own Cemetery; and the amount to be disbursed has been determined by the state to be an equitable share of the costs of the ~~road.~~ grading, road, and related improvements and utilities.
	2.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2) of this item, $7,000,000 shall be used for grants related to homeless or at-risk veterans for the Support to Self-Reliance for Veterans program. Grants may be used for, but are not limited to, the following activities:
		(a)	Providing emergency or long-term housing support and medical and psychological evaluation and assistance.
		(b)	Mental health counseling, peer support services, case management, and vocational assistance.
		(c)	Technical assistance and research for program support, evaluation, and improvement.
		(d)	Other uses as identified in Chapter 416 of the Statutes of 2017 (AB 1618).
	3.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2) of this item, $2,000,000 shall be for grants related to veterans filing discharge upgrade applications in support of the Veterans Military Discharge Upgrade Grant Program. Grants may be used for, but are not limited to, the following activities:
		(a)	No cost legal services for veterans who are able to demonstrate their less than honorable characterization of service was connected to gender identity, behavioral health condition, traumatic brain injury, sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sexual orientation.
		(b)	Technical assistance and research for program support, evaluation, and improvement.
	4.	Up to ~~5 percent~~ $450,000 of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2) of this item may be used for administrative support costs.
	5.	~~The funds appropriated in this item~~ Of the funds appropriated pursuant to Provisions 1, 2, and 3 of this item, $18,000,000 shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.
	6.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2) of this item, $250,000 shall be allocated to the American Legion Post in the City of Palmdale for building renovations.
	7.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2) of this item, $200,000 shall be allocated to Beyond the Barracks to support services that promote suicide prevention, family support, and peer-to-peer connection.
	8.	Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2) of this item, $200,000 shall be allocated to the Fresno Veteran Home Support Foundation for Phase 2 of the Wall of Honor.

SEC. 239.

Item 9210-102-3445 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

9210-102-3445—For local assistance, Local Government Financing, payable from the Historic Venue Restoration and Resiliency Fund ........................
323,000

Schedule:

(1) 7540-Aid to Local Government ........................ 323,000

SEC. 240.

Item 9210-103-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

9210-103-0001—For local assistance, Local Government Financing, to be allocated by the Controller ........................				~~29,330,000~~ 44,910,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	7540-Aid to Local Government ........................	~~29,330,000~~ 44,910,000
	Provisions:
	1.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, ~~$10,000,000~~ $5,000,000 shall be available to the City and County of San Francisco for ~~street resurfacing~~ paving along San Bruno Avenue to resurface 27 blocks from the Silver Avenue and US-101 interchange to Bayshore Boulevard . The Department of Finance shall order the Controller to disburse these funds to the City and County of San Francisco upon receipt of a written request from the city and county.
	2.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $5,000,000 shall be available to the City and County of San Francisco for paving to resurface 33 blocks at various locations, including 24th Street, Cesar Chavez Street, and Holly Park Circle. The Department of Finance shall order the Controller to disburse the funds to the City and County of San Francisco upon receipt of a written request from the city and county.
	2.3.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $6,200,000 shall be available to the City and County of San Francisco for the conversion of vacant property at 989 Post Street to a park. The Department of Finance shall order the Controller to disburse these funds to the City and County of San Francisco upon receipt of a written request from the city and county.
	3.4.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $3,000,000 shall be available to the Downtown Sacramento Foundation for student housing and academic facility tenant improvements. The Department of Finance shall order the Controller to disburse these funds to the Downtown Sacramento Foundation upon receipt of a written request from the Downtown Sacramento Foundation.
	4.5.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $10,000,000 shall be available to the City of Los Angeles for emergency repairs to damaged roadways and street substructures in and around the Pacific Palisades. The Department of Finance shall order the Controller to disburse these funds to the City of Los Angeles upon receipt of a written request from the city.
	5.6.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $130,000 shall be available to the City of Los Angeles for solar-powered mobile surveillance trailers in the Pacific Palisades. The Department of Finance shall order the Controller to disburse these funds to the City of Los Angeles upon receipt of a written request from the city.
	7.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,250,000 shall be available to the City of Pacifica for Pacific Municipal Pier and Beach Boulevard Emergency Stabilization. The Department of Finance shall order the Controller to disburse these funds to the City of Pacifica upon receipt of a written request from the city.
	8.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $885,000 shall be available to the Hesperia Recreation and Park District for storm damage repair. The Department of Finance shall order the Controller to disburse these funds to the Hesperia Recreation and Park District upon receipt of a written request from the district.
	9.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,700,000 shall be available to the Phelan Pinon Hills Community Services District for storm damage repair. The Department of Finance shall order the Controller to disburse these funds to the Phelan Pinon Hills Community Services District upon receipt of a written request from the district.
	10.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,000,000 shall be available to the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health for Lineage Fire clean-up and remediation. The Department of Finance shall order the Controller to disburse these funds to the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health upon receipt of a written request from the county.
	11.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $50,000 shall be available to the City of San Bernardino for revitalization, maintenance, and preservation of the Pioneer Cemetery. The Department of Finance shall order the Controller to disburse these funds to the City of San Bernardino upon receipt of a written request from the city.
	12.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $300,000 shall be available to the City of Orange for construction of a monument to honor the case Mendez v. Westminster School District of Orange County. The Department of Finance shall order the Controller to disburse these funds to the City of Orange upon receipt of a written request from the city.
	13.	Of the amount appropriated in this item, $7,395,000 shall be available to the City and County of San Francisco for landscaping and irrigation at traffic medians. Of this amount, $6,200,000 shall be for Geary Street, $900,000 shall be for Lombard Street, and $295,000 shall be for Octavia Street. The Department of Finance shall order the Controller to disburse these funds to the City and County of San Francisco upon receipt of a written request from the city and county.

SEC. 241.

Item 9210-115-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

9210-115-0001—For transfer by the Controller, upon order of the Department of Finance, to the Historic Venue Restoration and Resiliency Fund ........................
323,000

Provisions:

1. The amount appropriated in this item shall be transferred upon order of the Department of Finance to the Historic Venue Restoration and Resiliency Fund in the State Treasury pursuant to Section 7103 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. The transferred funds shall be allocated by the Controller within 30 days of the enactment of the statute that added this item, as specified in Section 7103 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

SEC. 242.

Item 9210-116-0001 is added to Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

9210-116-0001—For local assistance, Local Government Financing, to be allocated by the Controller ........................
1,000

Schedule:

(1) 7540-Aid to Local Government ........................ 1,000

Provisions:

1. The Department of Finance may authorizethe augmentation of the total amount available for expenditure under this item pursuant to subdivisions (b), (c), and (d) of Section 7.30.

2. The Department of Finance shall order the Controller to allocate those amounts to the recipients after first complying with the Joint Legislative Budget Committee notification provisions of Section 7.30.

SEC. 243.

Item 9800-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

9800-001-0001—For Augmentation for Employee Compensation ........................						~~138,050,000~~ 146,917,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	7800-Employee Compensation Program ........................			~~132,050,000~~ 140,917,000
	(2)	7801-Affordable Care Act Penalty Assessment ........................			6,000,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The amount appropriated in this item shall not be construed to control or influence collective bargaining between the state employer and employee representatives.
	2.	The funds appropriated in this item are for compensation increases and increases in benefits related thereto of employees whose compensation, or portion thereof, is chargeable to the General Fund, to be allocated by budget executive order by the Director of Finance to the several state offices, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, and other state agencies, in augmentation of their respective appropriations or allocations, in accordance with approved memoranda of understanding or, for employees excluded from collective bargaining, in accordance with salary and benefit schedules established by the Department of Human Resources.
	3.	It is the intent of the Legislature that all proposed augmentations for increased employee compensation costs, including, but not limited to, base salary increases, pay increases to bring one group of employees into a pay equity position with another group of public employees, and recruitment and retention differentials, be budgeted and considered on a comprehensive, statewide basis. Therefore, the Legislature declares its intent to reject any proposed augmentations that are not included in Items 9800-001-0001, 9800-001-0494, and 9800-001-0988, given that these are the items where the funds to implement comprehensive statewide compensation policies, including those adopted pursuant to collective bargaining, are considered. This provision shall not apply to augmentations for increased employee compensation costs resulting from mandatory judicial orders to raise pay for any group of employees or augmentations for increased compensation costs, or approvals for departments to provide increased employee compensation levels, that are included in bills separate from the Budget Act.
	4.	This item contains funds estimated to be necessary to implement side letters, appendices, or other addenda to a memorandum of understanding (collectively “pending agreements”) that have been determined by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to require legislative approval prior to their implementation, but which may not have been approved in separate legislation as of the date of the passage of this act. In the event that the Legislature does not approve separate legislation to authorize implementation of any of the pending agreements, the Director of Finance shall not allocate any funds related to those pending agreements pursuant to Provision 2, and the expenditure of funds for those pending agreements shall not be deemed to have been approved by the Legislature.
	5.	As of July 31, 2027, the unencumbered balances of the funds appropriated in this item shall revert to the General Fund.
	6.	The Director of Finance may adjust this item of appropriation to reflect the health benefit premiums approved by the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System or dental benefit premiums approved by the Department of Human Resources for the 2027 calendar year. Within 30 days of making any adjustment pursuant to this provision, the Director of Finance shall report the adjustment in writing to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations.
	7.	Notwithstanding Sections 3517.6 and 3517.63 of the Government Code, the Department of Finance shall provide written notification to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee regarding any expenditure of funds resulting from any side letter, appendix, or other addendum to a properly ratified memorandum of understanding which has not been proposed to the Legislature in a budget bill.
	8.	Notice provided pursuant to Provision 7 shall include a copy of the side letter, appendix, or other addendum (collectively, “addendum”) and a fiscal summary of any expenditure of funds resulting from the agreement in the 2026–27 fiscal year and future fiscal years. The notice shall indicate whether the Department of Finance determines that an agreement does or does not require legislative action to ratify the addendum before implementation, pursuant to subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of this provision.
		(a)	An addendum to a properly ratified memorandum of understanding may be implemented without legislative action not less than 30 calendar days after notice has been provided to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time after that notification the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may in each instance determine, if all of the following apply:
			(1)	The agreement results in total net costs of less than $1,000,000 (all funds) associated with each bargaining unit affected by the agreement during the 2026–27 fiscal year.
			(2)	Any cost resulting from the agreement can be absorbed within the 2026–27 fiscal year appropriation authority of impacted departments.
			(3)	The addendum does not present substantial additions that are reasonably outside the parameters of the original memorandum of understanding.
		(b)	An addendum to a properly ratified memorandum of understanding that results in any expenditure of funds may be implemented not less than 30 calendar days after notice has been provided to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time after that notification the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may in each instance determine, if, during the legislative consideration of the 2026–27 Governor’s Budget, the Department of Finance identified to the Legislature both of the following:
			(1)	The administration anticipated that the addendum would be signed during the 2026–27 fiscal year.
			(2)	Any costs resulting from the addendum are included in the 2026–27 Governor’s Budget or another piece of legislation.
		(c)	An addendum to a properly ratified memorandum of understanding that results in any expenditure of funds requires legislative action before implementation if any of the following apply:
			(1)	The agreement results in total net costs greater than $1,000,000 (all funds) associated with each bargaining unit affected by the agreement during the 2026–27 fiscal year.
			(2)	The agreement results in costs that cannot be absorbed within the 2026–27 fiscal year appropriation authority of impacted departments.
			(3)	The addendum presents substantial additions that are not reasonably within the parameters of the original memorandum of understanding.
	9.	Notwithstanding Sections 3517.6 and 3517.63 of the Government Code, any addendum to a properly ratified memorandum of understanding that is implemented in the 2026–27 fiscal year, pursuant to subdivision (a) of Provision 8 and requires the expenditure of funds beyond the 2026–27 fiscal year that was not approved as part of the Budget Act of 2026, shall be approved by the Legislature as part of the Budget Act of 2027 or through another piece of legislation.
	10.	The Department of Human Resources shall promptly post on its public internet website all signed addenda. Each addendum shall be posted in its entirety, including any attachments or schedules that are part of the agreement, along with the fiscal summary documents of the agreement.
	11.	The amount appropriated in Schedule (2) of this item shall be available for penalties the state may be assessed under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) or by another government entity where an individual health care mandate has been enacted and the state has a reporting obligation.
		(a)	The Director of Finance shall identify the specific amounts to be advanced and paid from the General Fund to the Internal Revenue Service, or another government entity, for payment of those penalties and notify the Controller of these amounts. Upon notification, the Controller shall make penalty assessment payments from this item.
		(b)	Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Finance may transfer from, and adjust amounts in any appropriation item, or in any category thereof, funds necessary to reimburse this item for costs directly related to each state agency’s, department’s, or board’s portion of employer reporting penalties that are attributable to those departments, as identified by the Controller. Additionally, notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Finance may direct a state agency, including those with funds and accounts held outside of the State Treasury including, but not limited to, district agricultural associations, to reimburse, and such state agency shall reimburse, this item for costs directly related to the state agency’s portion of employer reporting penalties that are attributable to the state agency, as identified by the Controller. Additionally, notwithstanding Section 22150 of the Government Code and Section 66606.2 of the Education Code, this provision shall also apply to the California State University. The authority granted to the Department of Finance under this provision may be used to reimburse this item for costs not reimbursed in prior fiscal years. Upon order of the Director of Finance, the Department of Finance shall provide the Controller a schedule of the timing and amounts to be transferred or adjusted for purposes of this provision.
		(c)	Within 30 days after making any adjustment pursuant to this provision, the Director of Finance shall report the penalties assessed to the state in writing to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations.
	12.	The Director of Finance may augment this item by up to $1,000,000 to reconcile adjustments, changes, and clarifications to federal laws, regulations, or guidelines pursuant to Section 13332.01 of the Government Code. The Department of Finance shall identify the specific amounts to be paid from the General Fund to the United States Department of Treasury, or other federal government entity, and notify the Controller of these amounts. Upon notification, the Controller shall make payments from this item.

SEC. 244.

Item 9800-001-0494 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

9800-001-0494—For Augmentation for Employee Compensation, payable from other unallocated special funds ........................						~~113,311,000~~ 126,706,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	7800-Employee Compensation Program ........................			~~113,311,000~~ 126,706,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The amount appropriated in this item shall not be construed to control or influence collective bargaining between the state employer and employee representatives.
	2.	The funds appropriated in this item are for compensation increases and increases in benefits related thereto of employees whose compensation, or portion thereof, is chargeable to special funds, to be allocated by budget executive order by the Director of Finance to the several state offices, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, and other state agencies, in augmentation of their respective appropriations or allocations, in accordance with approved memoranda of understanding or, for employees excluded from collective bargaining, in accordance with salary and benefit schedules established by the Department of Human Resources.
	3.	Notwithstanding any other law, upon approval of the Director of Finance, expenditure authority may be transferred between this item and Item 9800-001-0988 as necessary to fund costs for approved memoranda of understanding or, for employees excluded from collective bargaining, in accordance with salary and benefit schedules established by the Department of Human Resources.
	4.	It is the intent of the Legislature that all proposed augmentations for increased employee compensation costs, including, but not limited to, base salary increases, pay increases to bring one group of employees into a pay equity position with another group of public employees, and recruitment and retention differentials, be budgeted and considered on a comprehensive, statewide basis. Therefore, the Legislature declares its intent to reject any proposed augmentations that are not included in Items 9800-001-0001, 9800-001-0494, and 9800-001-0988, given that these are the items where the funds to implement comprehensive statewide compensation policies, including those adopted pursuant to collective bargaining, are considered. This provision does not apply to augmentations for increased employee compensation costs resulting from mandatory judicial orders to raise pay for any group of employees or augmentations for increased compensation costs, or approvals for departments to provide increased employee compensation levels, that are included in bills separate from the Budget Act.
	5.	This item contains funds estimated to be necessary to implement side letters, appendices, or other addenda to a memorandum of understanding (collectively referred to as “pending agreements”) that have been determined by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to require legislative approval prior to their implementation, but which may not have been approved in separate legislation as of the date of the passage of this act. In the event that the Legislature does not approve separate legislation to authorize implementation of any of the pending agreements, the Director of Finance shall not allocate any funds related to those pending agreements pursuant to Provision 2, and the expenditure of funds for those pending agreements shall not be deemed to have been approved by the Legislature.
	6.	As of July 31, 2027, the unencumbered balances of the above appropriation shall no longer be available for expenditure.
	7.	The Director of Finance may adjust this item of appropriation to reflect the health benefit premiums approved by the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System or dental benefit premiums approved by the Department of Human Resources for the 2027 calendar year. Within 30 days of making any adjustment pursuant to this provision, the Director of Finance shall report the adjustment in writing to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations.
	8.	Notwithstanding Sections 3517.6 and 3517.63 of the Government Code, the Department of Finance shall provide written notification to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee regarding any expenditure of funds resulting from any side letter, appendix, or other addendum to a properly ratified memorandum of understanding which has not been proposed to the Legislature in a budget bill.
	9.	Notice provided pursuant to Provision 8 shall include a copy of the side letter, appendix, or other addendum (collectively addendum) and a fiscal summary of any expenditure of funds resulting from the agreement in the 2026–27 fiscal year and future fiscal years. The notice shall indicate whether the Department of Finance determines that an agreement does or does not require legislative action to ratify the addendum before implementation, pursuant to subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of this provision.
		(a)	An addendum to a properly ratified memorandum of understanding may be implemented without legislative action not less than 30 calendar days after notice has been provided to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time after that notification the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may in each instance determine, if all of the following apply:
			(1)	The agreement results in total net costs of less than $1,000,000 (all funds) associated with each bargaining unit affected by the agreement during the 2026–27 fiscal year.
			(2)	Any cost resulting from the agreement can be absorbed within the 2026–27 fiscal year appropriation authority of impacted departments.
			(3)	The addendum does not present substantial additions that are reasonably outside the parameters of the original memorandum of understanding.
		(b)	An addendum to a properly ratified memorandum of understanding that results in any expenditure of funds may be implemented not less than 30 calendar days after notice has been provided to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time after that notification the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may in each instance determine, if, during the legislative consideration of the 2026–27 Governor’s Budget, the Department of Finance identified to the Legislature both of the following:
			(1)	The administration anticipated that the addendum would be signed during the 2026–27 fiscal year.
			(2)	Any costs resulting from the addendum are included in the 2026–27 Governor’s Budget or another piece of legislation.
		(c)	An addendum to a properly ratified memorandum of understanding that results in any expenditure of funds requires legislative action before implementation if any of the following apply:
			(1)	The agreement results in total net costs greater than $1,000,000 (all funds) associated with each bargaining unit affected by the agreement during the 2026–27 fiscal year.
			(2)	The agreement results in costs that cannot be absorbed within the 2026–27 fiscal year appropriation authority of impacted departments.
			(3)	The addendum presents substantial additions that are not reasonably within the parameters of the original memorandum of understanding.
	10.	Notwithstanding Sections 3517.6 and 3517.63 of the Government Code, any addendum to a properly ratified memorandum of understanding that is implemented in the 2026–27 fiscal year, pursuant to subdivision (a) of Provision 9 and requires the expenditure of funds beyond the 2026–27 fiscal year that was not approved as part of the Budget Act of 2026, shall be approved by the Legislature as part of the Budget Act of 2027 or through another piece of legislation.
	11.	The Department of Human Resources shall promptly post on its public internet website all signed addenda. Each addendum shall be posted in its entirety, including any attachments or schedules that are part of the agreement, along with the fiscal summary documents of the agreement.

SEC. 245.

Item 9800-001-0988 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

9800-001-0988—For Augmentation for Employee Compensation, payable from other unallocated nongovernmental cost funds ........................						~~55,810,000~~ 62,508,000
	Schedule:
	(1)	7800-Employee Compensation Program ........................			~~55,810,000~~ 62,508,000
	Provisions:
	1.	The amount appropriated in this item shall not be construed to control or influence collective bargaining between the state employer and employee representatives.
	2.	The funds appropriated in this item are for employee compensation increases, and increases in benefits related thereto, whose compensation or portion thereof is chargeable to nongovernmental cost funds, to be allocated by budget executive order by the Director of Finance to the several state offices, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, and other state agencies, in augmentation of their respective appropriations or allocations, in accordance with approved memoranda of understanding or, for employees excluded from collective bargaining, in accordance with salary and benefit schedules established by the Department of Human Resources.
	3.	Notwithstanding any other law, upon approval of the Director of Finance, expenditure authority may be transferred between Item 9800-001-0494 and this item as necessary to fund costs for approved memoranda of understanding or, for employees excluded from collective bargaining, in accordance with salary and benefit schedules established by the Department of Human Resources.
	4.	It is the intent of the Legislature that all proposed augmentations for increased employee compensation costs, including, but not limited to, base salary increases, pay increases to bring one group of employees into a pay equity position with another group of public employees, and recruitment and retention differentials, be budgeted and considered on a comprehensive, statewide basis. Therefore, the Legislature declares its intent to reject any proposed augmentations that are not included in Items 9800-001-0001, 9800-001-0494, and 9800-001-0988, given that these are the items where the funds to implement comprehensive statewide compensation policies, including those adopted pursuant to collective bargaining, are considered. This provision shall not apply to augmentations for increased employee compensation costs resulting from mandatory judicial orders to raise pay for any group of employees or augmentations for increased compensation costs, or approvals for departments to provide increased employee compensation levels, that are included in bills separate from the Budget Act.
	5.	This item contains funds estimated to be necessary to implement side letters, appendices, or other addenda to a memorandum of understanding (collectively referred to as “pending agreements”) that have been determined by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to require legislative approval prior to their implementation, but which may not have been approved in separate legislation as of the date of the passage of this act. In the event that the Legislature does not approve separate legislation to authorize implementation of any of the pending agreements, the Director of Finance shall not allocate any funds related to those pending agreements pursuant to Provision 2, and the expenditure of funds for those pending agreements shall not be deemed to have been approved by the Legislature.
	6.	As of July 31, 2027, the unencumbered balances of the above appropriation shall no longer be available for expenditure.
	7.	The Director of Finance may adjust this item of appropriation to reflect the health benefit premiums approved by the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System or dental benefit premiums approved by the Department of Human Resources for the 2027 calendar year. Within 30 days of making any adjustment pursuant to this provision, the Director of Finance shall report the adjustment in writing to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations.
	8.	Notwithstanding Sections 3517.6 and 3517.63 of the Government Code, the Department of Finance shall provide written notification to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee regarding any expenditure of funds resulting from any side letter, appendix, or other addendum to a properly ratified memorandum of understanding which has not been proposed to the Legislature in a budget bill.
	9.	Notice provided pursuant to Provision 8 shall include a copy of the side letter, appendix, or other addendum (collectively addendum) and a fiscal summary of any expenditure of funds resulting from the agreement in the 2026–27 fiscal year and future fiscal years. The notice shall indicate whether the Department of Finance determines that an agreement does or does not require legislative action to ratify the addendum before implementation, pursuant to subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of this provision.
		(a)	An addendum to a properly ratified memorandum of understanding may be implemented without legislative action not less than 30 calendar days after notice has been provided to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time after that notification the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may in each instance determine, if all of the following apply:
			(1)	The agreement results in total net costs of less than $1,000,000 (all funds) associated with each bargaining unit affected by the agreement during the 2026–27 fiscal year.
			(2)	Any cost resulting from the agreement can be absorbed within the 2026–27 fiscal year appropriation authority of impacted departments.
			(3)	The addendum does not present substantial additions that are reasonably outside the parameters of the original memorandum of understanding.
		(b)	An addendum to a properly ratified memorandum of understanding that results in any expenditure of funds may be implemented not less than 30 calendar days after notice has been provided to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time after that notification the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may in each instance determine, if, during the legislative consideration of the 2026–27 Governor’s Budget, the Department of Finance identified to the Legislature both of the following:
			(1)	The administration anticipated that the addendum would be signed during the 2026–27 fiscal year.
			(2)	Any costs resulting from the addendum are included in the 2026–27 Governor’s Budget or another piece of legislation.
		(c)	An addendum to a properly ratified memorandum of understanding that results in any expenditure of funds requires legislative action before implementation if any of the following apply:
			(1)	The agreement results in total net costs greater than $1,000,000 (all funds) associated with each bargaining unit affected by the agreement during the 2026–27 fiscal year.
			(2)	The agreement results in costs that cannot be absorbed within the 2026–27 fiscal year appropriation authority of impacted departments.
			(3)	The addendum presents substantial additions that are not reasonably within the parameters of the original memorandum of understanding.
	10.	Notwithstanding Sections 3517.6 and 3517.63 of the Government Code, any addendum to a properly ratified memorandum of understanding that is implemented in the 2026–27 fiscal year, pursuant to subdivision (a) of Provision 9, and requires the expenditure of funds beyond the 2026–27 fiscal year that was not approved as part of the Budget Act of 2026, shall be approved by the Legislature as part of the Budget Act of 2027 or through another piece of legislation.
	11.	The Department of Human Resources shall promptly post on its public internet website all addenda. Each addendum shall be posted in its entirety, including any attachments or schedules that are part of the agreement, along with the fiscal summary documents of the agreement.

SEC. 246.

Section 3.60 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

SEC. 3.60.

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, the employers’ retirement contributions for the 2026–27 fiscal year that are chargeable to any item with respect to each state officer and employee who is a member of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) or the Judges’ Retirement System II and who is in that employment or office shall be be, inclusive of the additional contributions required pursuant to Section 20683.2 of the Government Code, the percentage of salaries and wages by state member category, as follows:

Miscellaneous, First Tier ........................ ~~31.60%~~31.70%

California State University, Miscellaneous, First Tier ........................ ~~31.60%~~31.70%

Miscellaneous, Second Tier ........................ ~~31.60%~~31.70%

State Industrial ........................ ~~20.40%~~21.28%

State Safety ........................ ~~21.60%~~22.78%

Peace Officer/Firefighter ........................ ~~49.00%~~50.65%

California State University, Peace Officer/Firefighter ........................ ~~49.00%~~50.65%

Highway Patrol ........................ ~~63.81%~~65.13%

Judges’ Retirement System II ........................ ~~22.81%~~22.18%

The Director of Finance may adjust amounts in any appropriation item, or in any category thereof, as a result of changes from amounts budgeted for employer contributions for 2026–27 fiscal year retirement benefits to achieve the percentages specified in this subdivision. Beginning in the 2013–14 fiscal year, adjustments to the California State University (CSU) rates are applied to the actual pensionable 2013–14 fiscal year payroll, which is $2,307,876,000, as identified by the Controller. This process establishes pension funding adjustments through this section for CSU. This results in pension funding for CSU of $737,376,000 from the General Fund for the 2026–27 fiscal year. This amount will be included in the total appropriation for Item 6610-001-0001 in the 2026–27 fiscal year.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the Director of Finance shall require retirement contributions computed pursuant to subdivision (a) to be offset by the Controller with surplus funds in the Public Employees’ Retirement Fund, employer surplus asset accounts.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, for purposes of calculating the “appropriations subject to limitation” as defined in Section 8 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution, the appropriations shall be deemed to be the amounts remaining after the adjustments required by subdivisions (a) and (b) are made.

(d) Of the percentage of salaries and wages by state member categories identified in subdivision (a), the following percentages are estimated to be the result of the increased employee contributions pursuant to Section 20683.2 of the Government Code, as added by Chapter 296 of the Statutes of 2012 (Assembly Bill ~~340 of the 2011–12 Regular Session)~~ 340) known as the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013, and will be directed toward the state’s unfunded pension liability:

Miscellaneous, First Tier ........................ 0.10%

California State University, Miscellaneous, First Tier ........................ 0.10%

Miscellaneous, Second Tier ........................ 0.10%

State Industrial ........................ 0.88%

State Safety ........................ 1.18%

Peace Officer/Firefighter ........................ 1.65%

California State University, Peace Officer/Firefighter ........................ 1.65%

Highway Patrol ........................ 1.32%

The contributions to the unfunded liability, as a result of the percentages of salaries and wages in this subdivision, are estimated to be $151,790,000 ($103,907,000 General Fund) for the 2026–27 fiscal year.

(e) The Director of Finance may adjust the percentage levels of the employers’ retirement contributions listed in subdivisions (a) and (d) as a result of rates provided by the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System. The Director of Finance shall notify the Controller by executive order of adjustments made pursuant to this subdivision. Within 30 days of making an adjustment pursuant to this subdivision, the Director of Finance shall report the adjustment in writing to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations.

(f) (1) In addition to the employers’ retirement contributions listed in subdivisions (a) and (d), the Department of Finance may direct the Controller to transfer up to the amount identified for appropriation pursuant to subclause (IV) of clause (ii) of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 20 of Article XVI of the California Constitution equivalent to the amount described in paragraph (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 35.50 to supplement the state’s retirement contributions for the 2026–27 fiscal year.

(2) The Director of Finance shall direct the Controller to transfer the amount specified in paragraph (1) to either of the following:

(A) The Public Employees’ Retirement Fund.

(B) The Surplus Money Investment Fund and other funds in the Pooled Money Investment Account that accrue interest to the General Fund, for repayment of principal and interest of a cash loan that was made to supplement the state’s retirement contributions.

(3) The supplemental payment described in this subdivision is for unfunded liabilities for state-level pension plans in excess of current base amounts for the 2026–27 fiscal year. Therefore, any amount transferred to a fund identified in paragraph (2) constitutes an obligation pursuant to subclause (IV) of clause (ii) of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 20 of Article XVI of the California Constitution.

(4) The Director of Finance shall provide the Controller a schedule of the timing and amounts to be used for purposes of this subdivision.

SEC. 247.

Section 7.30 is added to the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

SEC. 7.30.
(a) For purposes of this section, “major events” are defined as special events of national significance for security purposes designed by federal officials pursuant to Section 3056(e) of Title 18 of the United States Code, successor federal laws, or related federal regulations.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, and not sooner than March 1, 2027, and in coordination with the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, the Director of Finance may augment or add any item of appropriation from the General Fund for connecting and securing California during major events that occur in California and for activities related to those major events. Augmentations pursuant to this section shall not exceed a cumulative total of $30,000,000.

(c) Of the augmentations authorized pursuant to subdivision (b), up to $20,000,000 is available to local transit agencies, in amounts identified by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the Department of Finance, to assist transit agencies in preparing and meeting transit needs of major events that occur in California and for activities related to those major events. Such amounts shall be allocated by the State Controller to such agencies upon order of the Department of Finance.

(d) Of the augmentations authorized pursuant to subdivision (b), up to $10,000,000 is available to local governments in amounts identified by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the Department of Finance , to assist local governments in meeting security needs of major events that occur in California and for activities related to those major events. Such amounts shall be allocated by the State Controller to such agencies upon order of the Department of Finance.

(e) Augmentations authorized pursuant to this section shall not be made sooner than 30 days after notification in writing to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations, the chairpersons of the committees and appropriate subcommittees that consider the State Budget, and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time the chairperson of the joint committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may determine.

(f) Funds authorized by augmentations pursuant to this section shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure consistent with the existing encumbrance deadlines for the items of appropriation that are augmented or an alternate date as determined by the Director of Finance. The Department of Finance may create new items as necessary to facilitate the expenditure of funds augmented pursuant to this section.

(g) It is the intent of the Legislature to consider providing additional funds for the purposes of this section in upcoming fiscal years.

SEC. 248.

Section 35.55 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

SEC. 35.55.

(a) Upon order of the Department of Finance, the Controller shall transfer in one or more transactions a total amount of ~~$6,388,100,000~~ $6,288,100,000 from the General Fund to the Projected Surplus Temporary Holding Account in the 2026–27 fiscal year.

(b) Pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 16418.7 of the Government Code, a transfer to the Projected Surplus Temporary Holding Account is included in the annual Budget Act.

(c) (1) Pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 16418.7 of the Government Code, funds transferred to the Projected Surplus Temporary Holding Account shall remain in that account for no more than one year from the date of deposit.

(2) Upon order of the Department of Finance, the Controller shall transfer the amount transferred in subdivision (a) from the Projected Surplus Temporary Holding Account to the General Fund in the 2027–28 fiscal year to comply with subdivision (c) of Section 16418.7 of the Government Code.

SEC. 249.

Section 39.00 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

SEC. 39.00.

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the following bills are other bills providing for appropriations related to the Budget Bill within the meaning of subdivision (e) of Section 12 of Article IV of the California Constitution: SB 122, SB 125, SB 126, SB 133, SB 135, SB 150, SB 152, SB 153, SB 163, SB 164, SB 165, SB 166, SB 167, SB 168, SB 169, SB 170, SB 171, SB 172, SB 173, SB 174, SB 175, SB 177, SB 178, SB 179, SB 180, SB 183, SB 184, SB 185, SB 186, SB 187, SB 188, SB 189, SB 190, SB 191, SB 192, SB 193, SB 194, SB 195, SB 196, SB 197, SB 198, SB 199, SB 200, AB 126, AB 133, AB 135, AB 150, AB 152, AB 153, AB 163, AB 164, AB 165, AB 166, AB 167, AB 168, AB 169, AB 170, AB 171, AB 172, AB 173, AB 174, AB 175, AB 177, AB 178, AB 179, ~~and AB 180.~~ AB 180, AB 183, AB 184, AB 185, AB 186, AB 187, AB 188, AB 189, AB 190, AB 191, AB 192, AB 193, AB 194, AB 195, AB 196, AB 197, AB 198, AB 199, and AB 200.

SEC. 250.

Section 39.10 is added to the Budget Act of 2026, to read:

SEC. 39.10.
In addition to this act, the Budget Act of 2026 consists of the following statutes:

(a) Chapter 19 of the Statutes of 2026 (Assembly Bill No. 109).

(b) Chapter 20 of the Statutes of 2026 (Senate Bill No. 110).

(c) Chapter 21 of the Statutes of 2026 (Senate Bill No. 111).

SEC. 251.

Section 99.50 of the Budget Act of 2026 is amended to read:

INDEX FOR CONTROL SECTIONS

SEC. 99.50.

The following is an index to the general sections of this act. These sections serve to define terms and identify restrictions concerning the appropriations contained in this act.

1.00	Budget Act Citation
1.50	Intent and Format
1.51	Citations to Prior Budget Acts
1.80	Availability of Appropriations
2.00	Items of Appropriation
3.00	Defines Purposes of Appropriations
3.10	Subschedule Transfers for Capital Projects
3.50	Benefit Charges Against Salaries and Wages
3.60	Contribution to Public Employees’ Retirement Benefits
3.61	Contribution to Prefund Other Postemployment Benefits
4.05	Budget Adjustment Authority
4.11	Position Vacancy Report
4.12	Vacant Position Elimination
4.13	AB 85 Repayments to Counties
4.20	Contribution to Public Employees’ Contingency Reserve Fund
4.30	Lease-Revenue Payment Adjustments
4.72	Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
4.75	Statewide Surcharge
4.80	State Public Works Board Interim Financing
4.85	Judicial Council Courthouse Infrastructure Plan
4.90	Architectural Revolving Fund Transfer
4.95	Inmate and Ward Construction Revolving Account Transfer
5.25	Attorney’s Fees
5.27	Federal Accountability Litigation
6.00	Project Alterations Limits
6.40	Automated Cargo Handling Equipment
7.30	Connecting and Securing California During National Special Security Events
8.00	Antiterrorism Federal Reimbursements
8.50	Federal Funds Receipts
8.51	Federal Funds Accounts
8.52	Federal Reimbursements
8.53	Notice of Federal Audits
8.54	Enforce Recovery of Federal Funds for Statewide Indirect Costs
8.75	Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
9.30	Federal Levy of State Funds
9.50	Minor Capital Outlay Projects
11.00	Information Technology Reporting Requirements
11.10	Reporting of Statewide Software License Agreements
11.11	Privacy of Information in Pay Stubs
11.94	Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund
11.96	Coronavirus Fiscal Relief
11.97	State Appropriation Limit Excludable Federal Fund Appropriations for Capital Outlay
12.00	State Appropriations Limit (SAL)
12.30	Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties
12.32	Proposition 98-Funding Guarantee
12.35	Financial Aid Policy Change Requirements
12.45	June to July Payroll Deferral
13.00	Legislative Counsel Bureau
14.00	Special Fund Loans Between Boards of the Department of Consumer Affairs

15.04	Climate Bond (Proposition 4) Operational Efficiencies
15.14	Allocation of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
15.25	Data Center Rate Adjustment
15.45	Trial Court Funding Offsets
20.00	Reappropriations and Reversions
24.00	State School Fund Allocations
24.20	Updates to Superintendent of Public Instruction Reference
24.30	Transfer School Building Rental Income to the General Fund
24.60	Report of Lottery Funds Received
24.70	Local Educational Agency Fiscal Accountability
25.40	Contracted Fiscal Services Costs
25.50	SCO Apportionment Payment System Assessments
26.00	Intraschedule Transfers
28.00	Program Change Notification
28.30	Federal Funds Realignment
28.31	Short-Term Cash Loans Due to Delay in Federal Funds
28.50	Agency Reimbursement Payments
29.00	Position Estimates of Governor’s Budget, May Revision, and Final Change Book
30.00	Continuous Appropriations
31.00	Budget Act Administrative Procedures for Salaries and Wages
32.00	Prohibits Excess Expenditures
33.00	Item Veto Severability
34.00	Constitutional Severability
35.21	Application of Net Final Payment Accrual Methodology
35.35	FI$Cal—Short-Term Cash Loans
35.50	Estimated General Fund Revenues and Various Estimates Related to the Budget Stabilization Account
35.55	Surplus Temporary Holding Account Transfer
38.00	Provides That This Bill Is a Budget Bill
39.00	Identification of Bills Related to the Budget Bill
39.10	List of Budget Act Statutes
99.00	Alphabetical Organization Index
99.50	Numerical Control Section Index

SEC. 252.
This act is a Budget Bill within the meaning of subdivision (e) of Section 12 of Article IV of the California Constitution and shall take effect immediately.

SEC. 253.
This act makes an appropriation for the usual current expenses of the state within the meaning of Article IV of the California Constitution and shall go into immediate effect.

SEC. 254.
This act is an urgency statute necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety within the meaning of Article IV of the California Constitution and shall go into immediate effect. The facts constituting the necessity are:

In order to authorize state officers and departments to expend state revenues for critical needs at the earliest possible time, it is necessary that this act take effect immediately.

SECTION 1.
~~It is the intent of the Legislature to enact statutory changes relating to the Budget Act of 2025.~~

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