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DOJ Bureau of Firearms seeks funds as analysts warn special‑fund solvency and large IT modernization loom
Summary
The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Firearms asked the Assembly subcommittee for staffing and program funding tied to courtroom decisions and rising concealed‑carry workload, while the Legislative Analyst's Office and Finance urged a long‑term framework for whether regulatory fees or the General Fund should pay recurring costs.
Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms staff summarized a package of budget proposals to support firearm background checks, concealed‑carry processing and an ongoing IT modernization effort, while analysts urged the Legislature to adopt a broader plan for funding those workloads.
Allison Mendoza, Bureau of Firearms director, said the governor’s budget proposes roughly $19.2 million in 2025–26 (roughly $18.6M General Fund) and $6.4 million ongoing in later years to support 11 proposals, including positions for the firearms clearance section and resources to…
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