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Jun. 12, 2026

Lawmakers reach a budget deal with $375M for Prop 36

California lawmakers reached a budget deal that includes $375 million to implement Proposition 36, plus funding for legal aid, courthouse construction, victims' services and new judges as the state faces fiscal uncertainty.

California lawmakers have agreed on a 2026-27 budget plan to submit to Gov. Gavin Newsom. The accord includes $375 million to implement Proposition 36.

Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced their deal Thursday night. The agreement must still be passed by both houses and signed by the governor.

According to a news release from Limón's office, the Proposition 36 funding will cover "court workload, substance use and menta...

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