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Read. Follow. Verify.California SB 417 authorizes $11.25 billion housing and veterans bond for 2026 ballot
Record date · June 25, 2026
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What This Bill Would Do
SB 417 authorizes the state to issue $11.25 billion in s to fund affordable rental housing, home ownership programs, and veteran assistance, pending voter approval at the November 3, 2026, general election. If passed, the measure would allocate $10 billion for general housing programs and $1.25 billion specifically for veteran home and mobilehome purchase assistance.
This measure asks voters to approve a significant increase in state debt to fund housing development and veteran homeownership, directly impacting the availability of state-subsidized housing programs and financial assistance for veterans through 2026 and beyond.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Veterans
Veterans are eligible for $1.25 billion in dedicated funding for home, farm, and mobilehome purchase assistance.
Low-income households
These households are the primary beneficiaries of the $10 billion allocated to rental and home ownership programs.
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Significant increase in bond funding
The proposed 2026 bond amount ($11.25 billion) is nearly triple the amount authorized in the 2018 bond act ($4 billion).
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