Governor Gavin Newsom today signed historic legislation as part of the 2025-2026 state budget, enacting new laws that deliver the most consequential housing and infrastructure reform in recent state history. These transformative measures, including Assembly Bill 130 (Committee on Budget) and SB 131 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review), bring to life the bold vision set forth in the Governor’s May Revision — advancing faster, more affordable housing and infrastructure as part of California’s Abundance Agenda.
Together, the two budget trailer bills include a comprehensive streamlining package that breaks down long-standing development barriers, modernizes CEQA review for critical housing and infrastructure, and creates new tools to speed up production, reduce costs, and improve accountability across the state.
“This isn’t just a budget. This is a budget that builds. It proves what’s possible when we govern with urgency, with clarity, and with a belief in abundance over scarcity.
In addition to the legislature, I thank the many housing, labor, and environmental leaders who heeded my call and came together around a common goal — to build more housing, faster and create strong affordable pathways for every Californian. Today’s bill is a game changer, which will be felt for generations to come.”
Advancing an abundance agenda
For decades, barriers have stood in the way of progress, blocking the urgency that would allow the state to address housing scarcity and better provide Californians with what they need: affordability and greater housing access.
This year’s budget reflects the Governor’s commitment to a more responsive and results-driven government — embracing a transformational abundance agenda focused on building more of what Californians need.
This housing and infrastructure package delivers foundational reforms to break down systemic barriers and help ensure California can meet the housing needs of current and future generations.
“With these historic laws, we finally have the tools we need to move the needle on affordability in California,” said Senator Scott Wiener. “It isn’t easy to make changes this big, but Californians are demanding an affordable future and it’s our job to deliver for them no matter what. I’m incredibly proud of the work Governor Newsom, Assemblymember Wicks, Speaker Rivas, and my friend and partner Pro Tem McGuire did to push this bold package across the finish line and set us on a path to build again in California.”
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