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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 11, 2025 | CA | AB 245 | Extends the Time that Individuals Have to Rebuild Their Home or Business Following Disaster Before Experiencing a Property Tax Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
| Sept. 10, 2025 | CA | AB 564 | Reduces the State Cannabis Excise Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 1) |
| July 17, 2025 | CA | SB 119 | Appropriates Funding for the Public Social Services Trailer Bill | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 9) |
| July 3, 2025 | CA | AB 1138 | Expands California's Film and Television Tax Credit Program | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
| June 27, 2025 | CA | SB 132 | Amends Certain State Tax Codes | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 3) |
| June 27, 2025 | CA | SB 141 | Amends Funding for the California Cannabis Tax Fund | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 1) |
| May 29, 2025 | CA | SB 345 | Authorizes the State Fire Marshall to Establish and Collect Fees Associated with Fire Training and Education | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | AB 245 | Extends the Time that Individuals Have to Rebuild Their Home or Business Following Disaster Before Experiencing a Property Tax Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
| 9/10 | AB 564 | Reduces the State Cannabis Excise Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 1) |
| 7/17 | SB 119 | Appropriates Funding for the Public Social Services Trailer Bill | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 9) |
| 7/03 | AB 1138 | Expands California's Film and Television Tax Credit Program | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
| 6/27 | SB 132 | Amends Certain State Tax Codes | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 3) |
| 6/27 | SB 141 | Amends Funding for the California Cannabis Tax Fund | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 1) |
| 5/29 | SB 345 | Authorizes the State Fire Marshall to Establish and Collect Fees Associated with Fire Training and Education | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |