Senator Seyarto’s Legislation on Budget Transparency Signed into Law
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9/30/2024
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Senator Seyarto’s Legislation on Budget Transparency Signed into Law
Sacramento, CA – Senator Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) is proud to announce that his bill making the state budget more accessible has been signed into law.Senate Bill 978 enhances government transparency by requiring the Department of Finance to provide access to the state budget in a machine-readable format on its website. This new law addresses shortcomings in the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal), which has been criticized by the State Auditor for failing to meet expectations. By making the budget more accessible, this legislation ensures Californians can better understand how their tax dollars are being spent.
“California’s several hundred billion dollar budget is notoriously complex, even for experts. Our taxpayers deserve clarity," said Senator Seyarto. "I’m proud to champion a solution that not only promotes transparency but also preserves the budget's historical significance for future generations."
SB 978 passed through the legislature with bipartisan support and no opposition.
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Senator Kelly Seyarto, R-Murrieta, represents California's 32nd Senate District, which includes the cities and communities of Aguanga, Anza, Borrego Springs, Canyon Lake, Cathedral City, Chino Hills, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, El Sobrante, French Valley, Good Hope, Hemet, Homeland, Idyllwild, Julian, La Cresta, Lake Elsinore, Lake Mathews, Lakeland Village, Menifee, Mead Valley, Meadowbrook, Murrieta, Norco, Palm Springs, Sage, Sky Valley, Riverside, Temecula, Temescal Valley, Thousand Palms, Valle Vista, Whitewater, Wildomar, Winchester, Woodcrest, and Yorba Linda
