California Governor-Elect Becerra Begins 55-Day Transition: A Cabinet and a Budget Due Before January 4
California Governor-elect Xavier Becerra began a 55-day transition period on November 10. Before his swearing-in on January 4, 2027, he must complete two tasks that cannot be postponed: assemble his administration’s leadership team, and submit a state budget. The Associated Press called the race for Becerra on election night; in the count as of the night of November 9, he led Republican Steve Hilton 65.8 percent to 34.2 percent, with about 83 percent of the expected vote tallied. Counties must report final results by December 4, the secretary of state is set to certify them on December 11, and the new Legislature convenes to be sworn in on December 7. Under the state constitution, the new governor must submit a budget within the first 10 days of the new year. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said it will release its annual Fiscal Outlook on November 18, its first independent assessment bearing on the new governor’s budget. The office estimates a structural deficit of $18.5 billion in fiscal 2026-27, with annual operating deficits of $8 billion to $10 billion in the following years. Becerra met with legislative leaders last week to discuss plans for next year.
Source: San Francisco Inquirer
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