California's State Budget: An 8-Step Guide Learn More
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Step 1. Governor Submits Proposed Budget in January

Step 2. Budget Bill Introduced to Legislature Step 3. LAO Prepares Analysis and Review Step 4. Senate and Assembly Budget Committees and Subcommittees Discuss Budget Bill

Step 5. Governor Submits "May Revise"

Step 6. Budget Conference Committee Reconciles and Adopts Budget

Step 7. Legislature Votes on Budget

Step 8. Governor Signs Budget