SB103 - Budget Acts of 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Senate Bill No. 103 CHAPTER 6 An act to amend the Budget Act of 2022 (Chapters 43, 45, and 249 of the Statutes of 2022) by amending Item 3900-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of, and amending Sections 19.56 and 39.10 of, that act, to amend the Budget Act of 2023 (Chapters 12, 38, and 189 of the Statutes of 2023) by amending Sections 19.561, 19.564, and 39.10 of that act, and to amend the Budget Act of 2024 (Chapters 22, 35, and 994 of the Statutes of 2024) by amending Items 5180-001-0001, 5225-001-0001, 5225-002-0001, 6100-161-0001, 6980-101-0001, and 9889-011-0001 of, and adding Items 2240-401, 3125-101-6093, 3540-104-6093, 3760-101-6093, 3810-102-6093, 3825-102-6093, 3845-101-6093, 3855-102-6093, 4260-101-3156, 5225-490, 6120-492, and 7350-490 to, Section 2.00 of, amending Sections 39.10, 90.00, and 99.50 of, repealing Section 15.00 of, and repealing and adding Section 15.80 of, that act, relating to the state budget, and making an appropriation therefor, to take effect immediately, budget bill. [ Approved by Governor June 27 , 2025. Filed with Secretary of State June 27 , 2025. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB103, Wiener . Budget Acts of 2022, 2023, and 2024. The Budget Act of 2022, the Budget Act of 2023, and the Budget Act of 2024 made appropriations for the support of state government for the 2022–23, 2023–24, and 2024–25 fiscal years, respectively. This bill would amend those budget acts by amending, adding, and repealing items of appropriation and making other changes. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as a Budget Bill. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: YES Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. Item 3900-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2022 is amended to read: 3900-101-0001—For local assistance, State Air Resources Board ........................ 802,000,000 Schedule: (1) 3500-Mobile Source ........................ 150,000,000 (2) 3510-Climate Change ........................ 612,000,000 (3) 3530-Community Air Protection ........................ 40,000,000 Provisions: 1. The funds appropriated in Schedule 1 shall be used to reduce agricultural sector emissions by providing grants, rebates, and other financial incentives for agricultural harvesting equipment, heavy-duty trucks, agricultural pump engines, tractors, and other diesel equipment used in agricultural operations. Funding for agricultural diesel replacement and upgrades shall be based on criteria that include the following: (i) the diesel particulate matter emissions and exposures in an air district, and (ii) the NOx and PM 2.5 emissions and attainment status in each district. 2. The funds appropriated in Schedule (2) shall be used as follows: (a) $75,000,000 for zero emission drayage trucks to be administered through the Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project. (1) Eligibility for these incentive funds shall be administered in a manner that enhances market development of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and benefits disadvantaged communities and small businesses. (2) The State Air Resources Board shall, prior to January 1, 2024, limit the number and award amount levels based on fleet size. (3) The board shall establish an amount of incentive funds that will only be available for fleet sizes of less than 100 vehicles in California and shall allocate incentive funds to support pilot projects for smaller fleets and owner-operators. (b) $70,000,000 for zero emission transit buses to be administered through the Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project. (c) $255,000,000 shall be used for a suite of equity transportation programs established under the Charge Ahead California Initiative, including, but not limited to, the Clean Cars 4 All Program. A minimum of $80,000,000 shall be allocated among the following air districts that are currently operating their own Clean Cars 4 All programs: South Coast Air Quality Management District, San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, and San Diego Air Pollution Control District. $10,000,000 shall be used to help low income Californians replace degraded batteries consistent with Section 44274.9 of the Health and Safety Code. The board shall consider increased incentive levels to accommodate increased costs associated with adaptive equipment for eligible Californians with physical disabilities. The State Board shall phase out conventional hybrids from eligibility as a replacement vehicle under the Clean Cars for All program by November 2024, consistent with the adoption of that year's funding plan. (d) $15,000,000 shall be used for the Fluorinated Gases Emission Reduction Incentive Program, established by Chapter 375, Statutes of 2018 (SB 1013). (g) $40,000,000 shall be made available to reduce emissions from commercial harbor craft subject to regulation by the board. In awarding funds, the board shall consider prioritizing projects based on maximizing emission reductions consistent with the commercial harbor craft regulation. The board shall prioritize private ferry operators regulated by the Public Utilities Commission, public ferries, licensed commercial passenger fishing vessels, research vessels, and excursion vessels. (h) $20,000,000 shall be used for accelerating the adoption of ultra-low-global-warming-potential refrigerants through the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. The Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) shall not apply to guidelines or other standards adopted and used in administering the funds appropriated in this subprovision. (i) $2,000,000 shall be used for enhanced permitting of prescribed fire burns. 3. $135,000,000 of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2) shall be used for zero emission school buses to be administered through the Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Voucher Incentive Project. (a) Up to $10,000,000 of the funds allocated in this provision shall be available for administrative costs related to zero emission school buses administered through the Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Voucher Incentive Project and funded by Proposition 98 General Funds. (b) The funds allocated in this provision shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027, and shall be available for liquidation until June 30, 2029. 4. The funds appropriated in Schedule 3 shall be used for financial incentives to reduce mobile and stationary sources of criteria air pollutants or toxic air contaminants consistent with community emissions reduction programs developed pursuant to Section 44391.2 of the Heath and Safety Code. 5. Except as specified in Provision 3, not more than 5 percent of the amounts appropriated in this item may be used for administrative costs. Except as specified in Provision 3, the funds in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2025, and shall be available for liquidation until June 30, 2027. SEC. 2. Section 19.56 of the Budget Act of 2022 is amended to read: SEC. 19.56. (a) (1) The amounts appropriated pursuant to this section reflect legislative priorities. (2) For allocations in this section that include a designated state entity, the entity shall allocate the funds to the recipients identified in the paragraphs following each designation. The state entity shall determine the best method for allocation to ensure the funds are used for the purposes specified in this section. Self-attestation by the receiving entity is an acceptable method of verification of the use of funds, if determined appropriate by the state entity. (3) Notwithstanding any other law, allocations pursuant to this section are exempt from the personal services contracting requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, from Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and are not subject to the approval of the Department of General Services, including the requirements of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of the Title 2 of the Government Code. (4) If an item number for the appropriate department for a state entity does not exist, and such an item number is required in order to make the specified allocations, the Department of Finance may create an item number for this purpose. (5) Notwithstanding any other law, a designated state entity administering an allocation pursuant to this section may provide the allocation as an advance lump sum payment, and the allocation may be used to pay for costs incurred prior to the effective date of the act adding this paragraph. (6) The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of allocating authority to a different state entity to facilitate the expenditure of the funds for the intended legislative purpose. Any state entity that allocates funds may also, in consultation with the Department of Finance, use an alternative local fiscal agent that is not identified in this section instead of the fiscal agent designated in this section if necessary to achieve the intended legislative purpose. Any change to the allocating state entity or fiscal agent made pursuant to this paragraph shall be reported to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee in writing at least 30 days, or no sooner than whatever lesser time after that notification the chairperson of the joint committee, or the chairperson’s designee, may determine, prior to the change. It is the intent of the Legislature to revise this section during the 2022-23 fiscal year to reflect any changes necessary to achieve the intended legislative purpose. (7) Unless otherwise specified in this section, funds allocated pursuant to this section shall be available for encumbrance through June 30, 2024, and expenditure until June 30, 2026. (8) Funding provided in this section shall not be used for a purpose subject to Section 8 of Article XVI of the California Constitution. If the Department of Finance determines that any allocation would be considered an appropriation for that purpose, the funding shall not be allocated, and the department shall notify the Joint Legislative Budget Committee of that finding. (9) The amounts specified in subdivisions (b) to (m), inclusive, are hereby appropriated from the General Fund as follows: (b) PARKS AND OPEN SPACE (1) To be allocated by the Department of Parks and Recreation as follows: (A) $5,000,000 to the Department of Parks and Recreation for the Martial Cottle Park Improvements. (B) $5,000,000 to the Department of Parks and Recreation for the California Citrus State Historic Park improvements. (C) $1,000,000 to the City of Bakersfield for the Community Action Partnership of Kern for the Friendship House Community Center Sports Field Repairs. (D) $25,000,000 for the California Citrus State Historic Park Capital improvements. (E) $15,000,000 to the City of Anaheim for the repair and expansion of Boysen Park. (F) $2,500,000 to the City of Glendale for the Mountain Oaks Open Space Acquisition. (G) $2,500,000 to the City of Suisun for Park Upgrades: Prosperity Garden Park and Montebello Vista Park. (H) $1,500,000 to the City of Fairfield for Park Upgrades: Linear Park and Allan Witt Park. (I) $1,300,000 to the City of Twentynine Palms for the rehabbing and complete reconstruction of its community pool. (J) $1,000,000 to the County of Sonoma for the Maxwell Farms Regional Park. (K) $200,000 to the City of South El Monte for the Renovation of New Temple Park facilities. (L) $500,000 to the City of La Mesa for the School and Park Mobility Access improvements. (M) $500,000 to the City of Whittier for the Lighting Installation for the Murphy Ranch Little League. (N) $200,000 to the City of San Gabriel for the La Laguna de San Gabriel Historic Playground (Vincent Lugo Park Restoration). (O) $100,000 to the City of Modesto for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Stanislaus County for the modular unit at Martin Luther King Jr. Park to be moved to a new location adjacent to the Dryden Golf Course: funding for Phase 2. (P) $1,600,000 to the City of Vista for the Luz Duran Park community center and Sheriff’s substation. (Q) $1,500,000 to the City of Encinitas for the Moonlight Beach barrels and storm water repairs. (R) $1,400,000 to the City of Vista for EV charging station. (S) $700,000 to the City of Encinitas for the Cardiff Sport Park LED sports lighting. (T) $600,000 to the City of Encinitas for the Wiro Park and Orpheus Park playground. (U) $15,000,000 to the City of Calexico for the New River Parkway. (V) $8,500,000 for the City of Pico Rivera for the renovation of Rio Hondo Park. (W) $7,000,000 to the City of San Diego for the City of San Diego Parks & Recreation Department: Carmel Knolls Park comfort station; Carmel Mission Park comfort station; Penasquitos Creek Park Comfort Station; Sage Canyon Park concession building plus field renovation; Rancho Bernardo Community Park design and construction of sports field lighting, tennis courts, and parking lot ADA compliance improvements, including dog park off-leash area; Black Mountain Mine Open-Space Area Environmental Study; Canyonside Community Park Tennis Center Expansion, which includes a 5 percent State Parks administration fee. (X) $1,300,000 to the City of Lynwood for the Fernwood Avenue Park Project. (Y) $1,700,000 to the City of Alhambra for Alhambra Parks to build a pocket park, and upgrade, add Wi-Fi connectivity, electric charging stations, and book hold lockers at existing parks. (Z) $1,600,000 to the City of Long Beach for the completion of the El Dorado Regional Park Youth softball and baseball fields. (AA) $1,600,000 to the City of Long Beach for the Stearns Park softball and baseball field improvements. (AB) $1,000,000 to the City of Cupertino for the All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park. (AC) $700,000 to the City of Yorba Linda for the Bryant Ranch Park improvement project. (AD) $2,300,000 to the City and County of San Francisco for the South Sunset clubhouse and playground renovation. (AE) $2,000,000 to the City of South Gate for community facilities, park, or recreation facilities construction, acquisition, or improvements, including, but not limited to, capital outlay related to the municipal auditorium, Hollydale Regional Park improvements, or Circle Park. (AF) $2,000,000 to the City of Corona for Phase II of Renovating Griffin Park. (AG) $2,000,000 to the City of San Diego for the South Clairemont Community Park recreation center. (AH) $2,000,000 for the City of San Diego for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Park Pool upgrade. (AI) $2,000,000 to the Lockeford Community Services District, Parks and Recreation, for building the Lockefo [Text truncated for display. Full text available on Congress.gov.]