California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 7 R cosponsors

ACA 16 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 12 of Article IV thereof, and adding Section 8.5 to Article V thereof, relating to the state budget.

Last action — From printer. May be heard in committee February 7.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

The California Constitution includes a balanced budget provision that prohibits the Legislature from sending a budget bill to the Governor, and prohibits the Governor from signing a budget bill, if the total amount of General Fund appropriations and reserve deposits for the fiscal year exceed General Fund revenues for the fiscal year estimated as of the date of the budget bill's passage. The Constitution requires the Legislature to include that revenue estimate in the budget bill. The Constitution also requires the Legislature to pass a budget bill by midnight on June 15 of each year. If that deadline is not met, the Members of the Legislature forfeit any salary or reimbursement for travel or living expenses from midnight on June 15 until the day that the budget bill is presented to the Governor. This measure would authorize the Controller, no later than 30 days after the date of the budget bill's passage, to determine that the budget bill violates the balanced budget provision. If the Controller makes that determination, the Members of the Legislature and the Governor would forfeit their salary and reimbursement for travel or living expenses from the day immediately following the date on which the Controller makes the determination until the date on which a budget bill is enacted.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to ACA 16 adds a new section to the bill while removing some previous text. This change is significant because it clarifies the bill’s objectives and ensures that it addresses current needs more effectively. By updating the language, the bill becomes more relevant and easier to understand for the public.

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Action History

  1. From printer. May be heard in committee February 7.

  2. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ACA 16 do?
The California Constitution includes a balanced budget provision that prohibits the Legislature from sending a budget bill to the Governor, and prohibits the Governor from signing a budget bill, if the total amount of General Fund appropriations and reserve deposits for the fiscal year exceed General Fund revenues for the fiscal year estimated as of the date of the budget bill's passage. The Constitution requires the Legislature to include that revenue estimate in the budget bill. The Constitution also requires the Legislature to pass a budget bill by midnight on June 15 of each year. If that deadline is not met, the Members of the Legislature forfeit any salary or reimbursement for travel or living expenses from midnight on June 15 until the day that the budget bill is presented to the Governor. This measure would authorize the Controller, no later than 30 days after the date of the budget bill's passage, to determine that the budget bill violates the balanced budget provision. If the Controller makes that determination, the Members of the Legislature and the Governor would forfeit their salary and reimbursement for travel or living expenses from the day immediately following the date on which the Controller makes the determination until the date on which a budget bill is enacted.
Who sponsors ACA 16?
ACA 16 is sponsored by Sanchez, Kate (Republican), Macedo, Alexandra (Republican), Gallagher, James (Republican), Castillo, Leticia (Republican), Ellis, Stan (Republican), Tangipa, David J. (Republican), and Dixon, Diane (Republican).
What is the current status of ACA 16?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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