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Legislature and judiciary budget bill passes as Assembly closes session
Summary
Assembly Bill 3001A, the legislature and judiciary budget for SFY 2025–26, was advanced and passed; members used floor time to thank staff and leadership for navigating a complex multi‑bill budget process.
Assembly Bill 3001A, the legislature and judiciary appropriation for state fiscal year 2025–26, was read and advanced on the Assembly floor. The bill carries an all‑funds appropriation the sponsor reported as approximately $4.4 billion and authorizes disbursements from the general fund for Legislature and Judiciary operations.
Floor remarks in favor commended Ways and Means staff, leadership and support teams for completing the multi‑bill budget process. Multiple members highlighted staff work and thanked chairs and directors for coordination across hearings, amendments and floor briefings.
One member noted concerns with the size of increases for the judiciary, explaining a negative vote on that basis; other members described investments for courts, staff pay and agency operations as necessary.
The Assembly recorded the final vote on Assembly Bill 3001A as Ayes 116, Noes 33; the bill passed.
Why it matters: The legislature and judiciary bill funds the operations of the branches that administer court services, legislative staff and related program support. Passage completes the Assembly’s floor consideration of three major budget appropriation bills that together form the enacted SFY 2025–26 budget package.
What’s next: Enrolled bill language will be reviewed for administrative implementation and any appropriation transitions; members signaled continuing oversight of specific line items.
