CA SB661

Redirects 50% of state sales and use taxes (at 3.9375% rate) on jet fuel sold at California airports to be retained by the airport where the fuel is sold, restricted to airport operations, capital improvements, maintenance, and aviation infrastructure

Deposits the remaining 50% of jet fuel tax revenues into the Aeronautics Account in the State Transportation Fund for distribution to various airport categories

Allocates Aeronautics Account funds as follows: 20% to general aviation airports, 40% to commercial airports (divided among large, medium, small hub, and nonhub airports), 15% for grants to attract air service at smaller commercial airports, 5% for aviation education, 15% for other aviation programs, and up to 5% for administrative costs

Prioritizes aviation education grants for underrepresented students, women, veterans, and low-income individuals

Focuses legislative intent on expanding air service to Kern County and Meadows Field Airport near Bakersfield to support economic development, job creation, and connectivity in the region