CA SB1036

Authorizes designated agents (approved by city resolution) in addition to city employees to examine tax information exchanged between cities and the Franchise Tax Board.

Requires designated agents to have existing contracts with the city, execute confidentiality statements, and be prohibited from consulting for private industry or retaining tax records after contract expiration.

Limits tax information sharing to taxpayer name, address, social security/taxpayer identification number, and business activity code for businesses operating within city boundaries.

Requires cities to reimburse the Franchise Tax Board for first-year setup costs and annual operational costs, unless the city enters into a reciprocal data exchange agreement where each party bears its own costs.

Sunsets on January 1, 2014, unless extended by subsequent legislation.