SACRAMENTO (KRON/AP) – State lawmakers on Friday passed a revised budget for the upcoming fiscal year, sending it to the Governor’s desk.
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a modified $115.4 billion spending plan on a 30-9 vote. The Assembly approved it earlier in the day, voting 53-26.
Democrats who control both houses had sought more spending on social welfare programs. On Monday, they approved a plan that included $2 billion more in spending for those programs.
But Gov. Brown held firm against expanding many services, relying on a lower projection for state revenues.
The governor allowed Democratic legislative leaders to keep some of their priority programs in the compromise plan. It adds child care and expands health coverage for the poor.
Republicans said they supported the lower overall budget figure and some voted for the modified budget.
The proposal now heads to the governor, who is expected to approve the plan. Brown has until the end of the month to sign it into law so it can take effect on July 1.