Generators: air pollution regulations: income tax credits.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Died
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates an income tax credit for California residents and small businesses who purchase backup generators. The credit is available for purchases made between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2030, and is capped at $3,500 per year. This credit is intended to be available during declared state of emergency periods due to power outages, and the bill includes requirements for tracking and reporting on the use of the credit.
Key provisions
- Allows a credit of up to $3,500 per year for backup generator purchases.
- The credit is available for purchases made between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2030.
- The credit is available during declared states of emergency due to power outages.
- The credit is available to natural persons and small businesses.
- The maximum generator purchase price eligible for the credit is $7,000.
- Requires the Franchise Tax Board to collect data on credit recipients.
- Includes specific goals and performance indicators for the credit.
- The bill expires on December 1, 2031.
Who is affected
- California residents
- Small businesses
- The California Franchise Tax Board
- The State Air Resources Board
- The Governor
Notable changes
- Establishes a new income tax credit for backup generator purchases.
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