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CA AB1768

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Isaac Bryan

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the County of Los Angeles to levy a transactions and use tax of up to 0.5% for general or specific purposes, subject to voter approval
  • Allows the new tax to exceed the existing 2% combined cap on transactions and use taxes normally permitted under state law
  • Requires the county to adopt an ordinance proposing the tax and obtain voter approval in accordance with California Constitution requirements
  • Includes a sunset provision repealing the authorization on December 31, 2031, if no ordinance has been approved by that date
  • Justified by the Legislature as necessary due to unique fiscal pressures in Los Angeles County, including federal funding cuts affecting essential programs

Legislative Description

Transactions and use taxes: County of Los Angeles.

Last Action

Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and REV. & TAX.

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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