Lawmakers to vote on $112 billion California budget

California lawmakers are scheduled to vote on a state budget that boosts funding for safety net programs while socking away billions of dollars to prepare for a recession.

The full Legislature will decide Wednesday whether to back a budget agreement reached last week by Gov. Jerry Brown, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, all Democrats.

Democrats have generally praised the budget as a significant investment in alleviating the harmful effects of poverty on children. Republicans warned that expanded long-term spending commitments will lead to deficits down the road.

The budget is estimated at $122.5 billion. It would raise vehicle registration fees from $70 to $80 per year, generating about $400 million annually for several state agencies.