California Sea Otter Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund.
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Overview
This bill creates a voluntary tax contribution fund dedicated to supporting sea otter conservation efforts in California. Starting in 2026, taxpayers will have the option to designate a portion of their tax liability – exceeding their tax owed – to be transferred to this fund. The Franchise Tax Board will add a space on the tax return for this designation, and the funds will be allocated to the Department of Fish and Wildlife for sea otter research and enforcement, and to the State Coastal Conservancy for related projects and grants. The fund’s existence is limited to December 1, 2033, with a potential earlier repeal if contributions fall below a minimum threshold.
Key provisions
- Allows taxpayers to designate a portion of their tax liability to the California Sea Otter Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund.
- Creates a new continuously appropriated fund for sea otter conservation.
- Requires the Franchise Tax Board to revise the tax return form to include a contribution designation.
- Allocates funds to the Department of Fish and Wildlife for sea otter research and enforcement.
- Allocates funds to the State Coastal Conservancy for grants and contracts related to sea otter conservation and ecosystem improvement.
- Establishes a minimum contribution amount ($250,000) that must be met annually to maintain the fund’s operation.
- Provides for an earlier repeal of the bill’s provisions if contributions fall below the minimum amount.
- Ensures that prior contributions designated before the repeal date will be transferred and disbursed according to the bill’s provisions.
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