AB 126 Summary

• Amends the Budget Act of 2015 by revising appropriations across multiple state departments and programs for the 2015-16 fiscal year.

• Increases funding for trial court operations ($2.337 billion), Department of Parks and Recreation ($172.287 million), and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy local assistance ($17.5 million).

• Adjusts appropriations for California Department of Aging ($29.538 million local assistance), State Department of Education special education ($3.257 billion), and California Community Colleges ($3.623 billion).

• Authorizes Director of Finance to allow up to $25 million in additional federal funds for Department of Fish and Wildlife and permits loans from General Fund for various departments to meet cash flow needs.

• Takes effect immediately as a Budget Bill under California Constitution Article IV, Section 12(c).