6325     THE BUDGET BILL  
(Revised 2/98)

The Budget Bill is prepared by DOF and is submitted to the Legislature in January accompanying the Governor’s Budget.  The Budget Bill is the Governor’s proposal for spending authorizations needed for the subsequent fiscal year for on-going programs authorized by the Legislature.  Each house has its own bill.  The California Constitution requires the Legislature to pass the Budget Bill and send it by June 15 each year to the Governor for signature.  After signature by the Governor, the Budget Bill becomes the Budget Act.