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CA AB1561

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Freddie Rodriguez

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the sunset date for voluntary taxpayer contributions to the California Firefighters' Memorial Fund and California Peace Officer Memorial Foundation Fund from January 1, 2016 to January 1, 2021
  • Allows California taxpayers to contribute amounts exceeding their tax liability through checkoff options on personal income tax forms to support these two memorial funds
  • Establishes a minimum contribution threshold of $250,000 annually for each fund to remain on tax returns, with the Peace Officer Memorial Foundation Fund amount adjusted annually for inflation
  • Permits contributions designated before the repeal date to continue being transferred and disbursed after repeal takes effect
  • Funds support ongoing maintenance and repair of the two memorial sites in Sacramento and annual ceremonies honoring fallen firefighters and law enforcement officers

Legislative Description

Taxpayer contributions: California firefighters' and peace officer memorial funds.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 127, Statutes of 2014.

7/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/11/2014
Governance and Finance5/8/2014
Rules4/24/2014
Appropriations4/1/2014
Revenue and Taxation2/6/2014

Full Bill Text

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