California lawmakers take first stab at governor’s budget

State Senator and committee chair Nancy Skinner periodically reminded senators and the public that several more hearings on the budget would occur.

“We’ve not adopted this budget,” the Berkeley Democrat said. “It’s a proposal.”

Budget subcommittees will start meeting over the coming weeks as lawmakers craft the budget. Updated revenue numbers are expected in May, which will lead to what’s called the May revise, an updated budget.

The Legislature must pass a budget by June 15.

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