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State Senate Finance Committee approves budget bill ‘Alpha’ (Print 9006c)
Summary
The State Senate Committee on Finance approved Print 9006c—commonly called “Alpha”—a budget measure to implement aspects of the 2026–27 education, labor, housing and family assistance budgets. The committee approved the bill by voice vote after a brief presentation and motion.
The State Senate Committee on Finance approved a budget bill known as “Alpha” (Print 9006c) during a brief committee meeting. Committee member John Liu presided for Chair Liz Krueger, and a committee staff member summarized the bill as implementing the state education, labor, housing and family assistance budgets for the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years.
Sen. Conway moved to approve the measure and Sen. Ramos seconded. The presiding member called for a voice vote; committee members answered “Aye,” and the presiding member declared the bill passed. The transcript records a voice vote and does not include a roll-call tally or recorded opposing votes.
John Liu described the bill informally as “commonly and fondly known as Alpha.” The committee staff member’s summary listed the bill’s major components as education, labor, housing and family assistance budget provisions for the 2026–27 state fiscal year.
With the passage recorded by voice, the presiding member closed the meeting and adjourned the committee.
