California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 604 — Veterans' benefits: farm and home purchase.

Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Existing law provides for farm and home purchase benefits for qualifying veterans under the Veterans' Farm and Home Purchase Act of 1974, which is also known as the CalVet Home Loan Program, and places responsibility for program administration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Existing law defines specified terms for these purposes. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The new version of SB 604 has added specific language that clarifies certain provisions of the bill, which helps to better define its intent and scope. This change is important because it aims to make the bill more transparent and easier for the public to understand, ensuring that its goals are clear and achievable. This clarity may also help prevent misunderstandings in how the bill is implemented.

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Action History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Referred to Com. on RLS.

  3. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.

  4. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

housing veterans agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 604 do?
Existing law provides for farm and home purchase benefits for qualifying veterans under the Veterans' Farm and Home Purchase Act of 1974, which is also known as the CalVet Home Loan Program, and places responsibility for program administration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Existing law defines specified terms for these purposes. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.
Who sponsors SB 604?
SB 604 is sponsored by Alvarado-Gil, Marie (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 604?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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