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Legislation | Senator Scott Wiener
Added by the voters in 1950, Article 34 of the California Constitution requires cities to submit projects to a voter referendum when public funds are allocated to developing low-income rental housing. No other type of housing is subjected to this requirement. This constitutional amendment was designed to keep people of color and poor people out of certain neighborhoods. SCA 1 deletes this racist provision from our state constitution. Joint Author with Senator Ben Allen. 
AB 362- Implementing Safe Injection Sites
Creates a 3-year pilot program allowing San Francisco to implement supervised drug consumption programs, otherwise known as safe injection sites. It is modeled on the bill that Governor Brown vetoed in 2018. Principal co-author with Assemblymember Susan Eggman.
AB 1611- Eliminating Surprise Emergency Room Bills
Bans hospitals from sending surprise emergency room bills to insured patients — called “balance billing” — after an ER visit. Principal co-author with Assemblymember David Chiu.
SB 27- Presidential Tax Transparency Bill
Requires all presidential candidates to release their tax returns prior to being placed on the California ballot. Joint author with Senator Mike McGuire 
SB 54 – Phasing Out Single Use Plastics
Requires that single-use plastic packaging and products sold or distributed in California be reduced by 75 percent by 2030, in order to reduce the waste and pollution caused by these products. Joint author with Senators Ben Allen and Nancy Skinner.
SB 332- Increasing Water Recycling
Requires wastewater treatment facilities to reduce the volume of treated water discharged into the ocean annually by 50 percent by 2030 and 95 percent by 2040. Joint author with Senator Bob Hertzberg. 
 

 

2017/18 Legislation  
SB 35 – The Housing Accountability and Affordability Act 
Creates a streamlined approval process for housing when cities are not meeting the housing creation goals required by the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), which will expedite the construction of affordable housing. 
SB 148 – Cannabis Safe Payment Bill 
Makes it safer and simpler for cannabis business owners to pay state fees and taxes, which will encourage compliance with state laws and provide support for business owners. The lack of banking access for cannabis businesses results in a growing industry that is cash-based, lacks transparency, and is susceptible to public safety challenges, including violent crime.
2023 Personal Income Tax Booklet | California Forms & Instructions 540 | FTB.ca.gov
For other use tax requirements, see specific line instructions for Form 540, line 91 and R&TC Section 6225.
Low-Income Housing Credit – For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, California law allows a taxpayer to claim the Low-Income Housing Credit in the taxable year the building is placed in service and the federal credit period commences, based upon taxpayer certification, even if the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) has not yet issued a certificate. If the CTCAC issues a certificate with a credit amount that is inconsistent with the taxpayer's certification, upon which a credit has been claimed, the taxpayer is required to amend any previously filed tax returns to reflect the credit amount certified by the CTCAC. For more information, get form FTB 3521, Low-Income Housing Credit, and see R&TC Section 17058.
Federal Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act (VAEIA) of 2022 – The VAEIA was enacted on January 5, 2023, and made amendments to the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). California conforms to the following VAEIA provisions:

A spouse of a servicemember shall neither lose nor acquire a residence or domicile for purposes of taxation with respect to the person, personal property, or income of the spouse by reason of being absent or present in any tax jurisdiction of the United States solely to be with the servicemember in compliance with the servicemember's military orders.
For any taxable year of the marriage, a servicemember and the spouse of such servicemember may elect to use for purposes of taxation, regardless of the date on which the marriage of the servicemember and the spouse occurred, any of the following:
 
The residence or domicile of the servicemember.
The residence or domicile of the spouse.
The permanent duty station of the servicemember.

For more information, get FTB Pub. 1032, Tax Information for Military Personnel.
Federal Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2023 – The CAA, 2023, was enacted on December 29, 2022, and it includes the federal Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) 2.0 Act of 2022.
DCA Regulations - Department of Consumer Affairs
These amendments are adopted in compliance with Title 1, Division 1, Chapter 1, Article 2, section 100(b)(3), of the CCR, and do not materially alter any requirement, right, responsibility, condition, prescription, or other regulatory element of any CCR. This regulatory action became effective on October 26, 2020.

Final Text for 16 CCR 3900 and 3950
Written Statement

Unlawful Detainer Assistant Standard Contract:
On August 25, 2020, the Office of Administrative Law approved the Department of Consumer Affairs' proposed action to amend Article 2, Chapter 4, Division 38 of Title 16, California Code of Regulations (CCR) sections 3890 and 3950. This amendment is adopted in compliance with Title 1, Division 1, Chapter 1, Article 2, section 100(b)(3), of the CCR, and does not materially alter any requirement, right, responsibility, condition, prescription, or other regulatory element of any CCR. The amendments must be made for the regulation to be consistent with existing law. This regulatory action became effective on August 25, 2020. 

Final Text for 16 CCR 3890
Written Statement

Conflict of Interest Code:
This is a Conflict of Interest Code (COI) that has been approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission. On August 4, 2020, the Office of Administrative Law authorized the filing and printing of this COI, published the regulation, and transmitted it to the Secretary of State.
The Department of Consumer Affairs' regulation to amend section 3830 of Division 38 of Title 16, California Code of Regulations (CCR) became effective on September 4, 2020. 

Conflict of Interest Regulations Final Text for 16 CCR 3830

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2023 Personal Income Tax Booklet | California Forms & Instructions 540 | FTB.ca.gov
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (enacted on August 16, 2022)
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 (enacted on March 11, 2021)
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021 (enacted on December 27, 2020)
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (enacted on March 27, 2020)
Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act (enacted on December 20, 2019)

Gross Income Exclusion for Bruceâs Beach – Effective September 30, 2021, California law allows an exclusion from gross income for the first time sale in the taxable year in which the land within Manhattan State Beach, known as âPeckâs Manhattan Beach Tract Block 5â and commonly referred to as âBruceâs Beachâ is sold, transferred, or encumbered. A recipientâs gross income does not include the following:

Any sale, transfer, or encumbrance of Bruceâs Beach;
Any gain, income, or proceeds received that is directly derived from the sale, transfer, or encumbrance of Bruceâs Beach.

For more information, get Schedule D (540), California Capital Gain or Loss Adjustment.
Moving Expense Deduction – For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, taxpayers should file California form FTB 3913, Moving Expense Deduction, to claim moving expense deductions. Attach the completed form FTB 3913 to Form 540. For more information, see Schedule CA (540) instructions and get form FTB 3913.
Elective Tax for Pass-Through Entities (PTE) and Credit for Owners – For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, and before January 1, 2026, California law allows an entity taxed as a partnership or an âSâ corporation to annually elect to pay an elective tax at a rate of 9.3% based on its qualified net income. The election shall be made on an original, timely filed return and is irrevocable for the taxable year.
Local rent control laws. [Ballot]
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A.G. File No. 2022-008
February 10, 2023
 
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Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed statutory Justice for Renters Act initiative ( A.G. File No. 22-0008).
Background
Rental Housing Is Expensive in California. Renters in California typically pay 50 percent more for housing than renters in other states. In some parts of the state, rent costs are more than double the national average. Rent is high in California because the state does not have enough housing for everyone who wants to live here. People who want to live here must compete for housing, which increases rents.
Several Cities Have Rent Control Laws. Several California cities—including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose—and some unincorporated communities have laws that limit how much landlords can increase rents for housing from one year to the next. These laws often are called rent control. About one-quarter of Californians live in communities with rent control. Local rent boards carry out rent control. These boards are paid for with fees on landlords.
Court Rulings Limit Local Rent Control.
Legislation | Senator Scott Wiener
SB 423 — Extends and strengthens SB 35 (Wiener, 2017), which streamlines and accelerates housing permits in areas that underperform their housing targets. SB 423 removes the sunset on SB 35, which is set to expire at the end of 2025.
SB 513 (Reducing Recidivism Through Therapy Act) — Rehabilitates California’s incarcerated population and reduce California’s high recidivism rate by providing access to therapy to all incarcerated Californians
SB 532 - improves voter transparency in the ballot measure process by allowing more complete financial disclosures in the voter information guide.
SB 593 (San Francisco Replacement Housing Act) — Removes barriers to replacing more than 5,800 units of low- and moderate-income housing that were demolished in the 1950s-70s period of redevelopment, also known as “urban renewal”
SB 770 - requires the California Secretary of Health to engage in waiver discussions with the federal government on a concrete timeline toward the establishment of a unified healthcare financing system
 

 

2022 Legislation  
SB 107 - Provides refuge for trans kids and their families in California so they can avoid criminal prosecution for seeking or allowing gender-affirming care in states like Texas. 
SB 225 - Improves timely access to mental health care.
SB 271 (Fair Federal Juries) - Expands jury pools in federal courts in California by allowing them to summon jurors using state tax filing lists, making juries fairer and more diverse
SB 379 (Solar Access Act) - Requires California cities to provide online, instant solar permitting to streamline remote installation and inspection
SB 467 (End Wrongful Convictions Act) - Ensures expert testimony used as admissible evidence in court has sound logic and methodology, and provides the opportunity to challenge wrongful convictions
SB 834 (No Tax Exemption for Insurrection) - Ends tax-exempt status for nonprofits that engage in or support insurrection or overthrowing elections
SB 836 - Extends the safeguards from SB 785 (Wiener, 2018), which protected a person’s immigration status in a public court record
SB 853 (Medication Access Act) - Requires health plans to cover medications through the duration of any appeals of a denial of insurance coverage
SB 858 (Health Plan Accountability Act) - Updates and increases penalties for health plans that violate state law in denying or delaying insurance coverage
Bill Text - AB-132 Postsecondary education trailer bill.
Section 20662 of the Public Contract Code, as amended by Section 24 of Chapter 23 of the Statutes of
	2017, is amended to read:20662. (a)  The Chancellor of the California Community Colleges is authorized to enter into a contract or other agreement with the governing board of any community college district whereby the district performs services or acts as a fiscal agent on behalf of the California Community Colleges, without advertising for or inviting bids for contracts or other agreements that are no more than twenty million dollars ($20,000,000). For existing contracts or other agreements that the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges has entered into with the governing board of any community college district pursuant to this section, the contract or other agreement may be renewed without advertising for or inviting bids, regardless of the amount. This section shall apply only when the funds for the contract or agreement are in satisfaction of
	the state obligation to provide funding pursuant to Section 8 of Article XVI of the California Constitution.(b) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2023, and, as of January 1, 2024, is repealed.SEC. 75. Section 20662 of the Public Contract Code, as added by Section 25 of Chapter 23
	of the Statutes of 2017, is amended to read:20662. (a) The Chancellor of the California Community Colleges is authorized to enter into a contract or other agreement with the governing board of any community college district whereby the district performs services or acts as a fiscal agent on behalf of the California Community Colleges. This section shall apply only when the funds for the contract or agreement are in satisfaction of the state obligation to provide funding pursuant to Section 8 of Article XVI of the California Constitution.(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2023.SEC. 76. Section 1095 of the Unemployment Insurance Code is amended to read:1095.
Tax form changes | FTB.ca.gov
For federal purposes, under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, the recovery period, for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2017, is 30 years for residential rental property held by an electing real property trade or business that was placed in service prior to 01/01/2018, but that was not subject to ADS prior to that date. California does not conform to the federal change in the recovery period. As a result, a federal/state difference may exist and an adjustment may be needed on Schedule CA (540 or 540NR).

2018
Instructions for FTB 3514, California Earned Income Tax Credit
04/29/2021
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Taxpayers may elect to include or exclude Medicaid waiver payments or IHSS payments that are nontaxable for federal purposes as wages/CA earned income for purposes of qualifying for EITC.

2018
Partnerâs Instructions for Schedule K-1 565
01/11/2019
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) changed/modified Schedule A (Form 1040), which caused Schedule CA (540) and Schedule CA (540NR) to change.
 The miscellaneous itemized deduction subject to the 2% of federal AGI is no longer allowed at the federal level. However, California allows the miscellaneous itemized deduction subject to the 2% of federal AGI. Miscellaneous deductions from pass-through entities are subject to the 2% of federal AGI.

2017
540 2EZ Booklet – Personal Income Tax Booklet, Instructions for FTB 3514, California Earned Income Tax Credit
08/13/2021
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Local rent control laws. [Ballot]
The state collects a personal income tax on income—including rent received by landlords—earned within the state. Local governments levy property taxes on property owners based on the value of their property. The state and local governments collect sales taxes on the retail sale of goods.
Proposal
Repeals Costa-Hawkins. The measure repeals the limits on local rent control laws in Costa-Hawkins. Under the measure, cities and counties can regulate rents for any housing. They also can limit how much a landlord may increase rents when a new renter moves in. The measure itself does not make any changes to existing local rent control laws. Generally, cities and counties would have to take separate actions to change their local laws. However, in some cases, existing provisions in local rent control laws that are currently inoperative because they are prohibited by Costa-Hawkins could become operative without further action at the local level. The measure does not affect the requirement that rent control laws must allow landlords to receive a fair rate of return.
Limits State Authority to Regulate Rent Control. The measure specifies the state may not limit the right of cities and counties to maintain, enact, or expand rent control. However, the state still could set some minimum protections for renters, like the current statewide limit on rent increases.
Fiscal Effects
Economic Effects. If many local rent control laws automatically expand in response to the repeal of Costa-Hawkins and/or communities respond to this measure by further expanding their rent control laws beyond the existing protections for renters, it could lead to several economic effects. The most likely effects are:

To avoid rent regulation, some landlords would sell their rental housing to new owners who would live there.
The value of rental housing would decline because potential landlords would not want to pay as much for these properties.
Some renters would spend less on rent and some landlords would receive less rental income.
Some renters would move less often. For example, fewer renters would move because their rents increase.

The size of these effects would depend on how many communities pass new laws (or have existing rent control laws that could immediately become effective), and the type and scope of rent control adopted.
Tax form changes | FTB.ca.gov
SB 91/AB 81, which chaptered on January 29, 2021, and February 23, 2021, respectively, provide that gross income shall not include a tenantâs rent liability that is forgiven by a landlord or rent forgiveness provided through funds grantees received as a direct allocation from the Secretary of the Treasury based on the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. If the amount forgiven was included in gross income for federal purposes, then an adjustment is needed to exclude the amount which is done on Schedule CA (540NR), line 8f, Other, column B (Subtractions).

2020
540NR Booklet, Nonresident or Part-Year Resident Booklet & Instructions for Schedule CA (540NR), California Adjustments – Nonresidents or Part-Year Residents
04/23/2021
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Page 44 of 540NR booklet/Page 6 of flat Sch. CA (540NR) instr., column 2, Line 8f Other (describe).
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Bill Text - AB-132 Postsecondary education trailer bill.
(af) Until January 1, 2020, to enable the Department of Finance to prepare and submit the report required by Section 13084 of the Government Code that identifies all employers in California that employ 100 or more employees who receive benefits from the Medi-Cal program (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 14000) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code). The information used for this purpose shall be limited to information obtained pursuant to Section 11026.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and from the administration of personal income tax wage withholding pursuant to Division 6 (commencing with Section 13000) and the disability insurance program and may be disclosed to the Department of Finance only for the purpose of preparing and submitting the report and only to the extent not
	prohibited by federal law.(ag) To provide, to the extent permitted by federal law and regulations, the Student Aid Commission with wage information in order to verify the employment status of an individual applying for a Cal Grant C award pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 69439 of the Education Code.(ah) To enable the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to obtain quarterly wage data of former inmates who have been incarcerated within the prison system in order to assess the impact of rehabilitation services or the lack of these services on the employment and earnings of these former inmates. Quarterly data for a former inmate’s employment status and wage history shall be provided for a period of one year, three years, and five years following release. The data shall only be used for the purpose of tracking outcomes for former inmates in order to assess the
	effectiveness of rehabilitation strategies on the wages and employment histories of those formerly incarcerated. The information shall be provided to the department to the extent not prohibited by federal law.(ai) To enable federal, state, or local government departments or agencies, or their contracted agencies, subject to federal law, including the confidentiality, disclosure, and other requirements set forth in Part 603 of Title 20 of the Code of Federal Regulations, to evaluate, research, or forecast the effectiveness of public social services programs administered pursuant to Division 9 (commencing with Section 10000) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or Part A of Subchapter IV of Chapter 7 of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sec.