February 24, 2026 Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration

California State Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration · February 24, 2026

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Opening and hearing purpose

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Chair opened the first 2026 hearing of Budget Subcommittee No. 5, framed the topic as whether the Employment Development Department (EDD) is ready for the next recession, recalled EDD struggles in 2008 and 2020 (timely assistance and fraud), and noted this is an informational hearing (no votes).

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Budget Subcommittee No. 5 held an informational hearing with the Legislative Analyst’s Office and the Employment Development Department to review EDD Next modernization, pandemic-era fraud, service timelines (especially paid family leave), and whether EDD is prepared for a future recession.

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