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AB 135: California Higher Education Budget Trailer Bill
AB 135 is a state budget trailer bill that makes adjustments to California's higher education funding and related policies as part of the broader state budget process. The bill has been amended and referred to the Budget and Fiscal Review Committee, with a hearing scheduled for June 29, 2026. Trailer bills like this one implement the details of the state budget agreement and can affect funding levels, conditions, and rules for California's public colleges and universities.
✓ REASONS TO SUPPORT
- Passing a budget trailer bill helps ensure that California's public colleges and universities receive their funding without delays that could disrupt operations or student services.
- Trailer bills finalize the details of budget agreements, giving schools clearer guidance on how to plan spending for the coming year.
- Moving the bill forward on the legislative calendar keeps the overall state budget process on track and avoids funding gaps for higher education.
✕ REASONS TO OPPOSE
- Budget trailer bills are often amended quickly and may not receive the same level of public scrutiny as standalone legislation, raising transparency concerns.
- If the funding levels or policy conditions in the bill are seen as inadequate, passing it could lock in those terms without further negotiation.
- Last-minute amendments, like those made here, can change the bill's impact in ways that legislators and the public have little time to fully evaluate before a vote.
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