# The budget has a rhythm.

Five-point schematic California budget timeline distinguishing the Governor's January proposal, May Revision, legislative passage deadline, late-June publication and July fiscal-year start.

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The budget has a rhythm.

Five landmarks in California's general budget timetable

JAN 10

Governor's Budget

Governor / Finance submit the proposal to the Legislature.

MAY 14

May Revision

Finance updates General Fund revenues and expenditures.

JUN 15

Legislative deadline

Constitutional deadline to pass the Budget Bill.

LATE JUN

Publication window

Budget Act and Budget Trailer Bills are published.

JUL 1

Fiscal year begins

The new state fiscal year starts.

Selected general milestones • Schematic spacing, not to scale • Consult the full timetable

Selected general milestones, not a complete calendar or confirmation of this year's enactment.

Source: California Department of Finance | Retrieved October 31, 2026

https://dof.ca.gov/budget/general-budget-timetable/

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[Official source](https://dof.ca.gov/budget/general-budget-timetable/)