California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 47 — Income taxes: credit: adoption costs.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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

This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The Personal Income Tax Law authorizes various credits against the taxes imposed by that law, including a credit in an amount equal to 50% of specified adoption costs, not to exceed $2,500 per minor child who is a citizen or legal resident of the United States and who is in the custody of a public agency in this state. This bill would, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2010, and before January 1, 2015, increase the credit limitation to a maximum of $5,000 with respect to the adoption of a minor child, as described, who is over 12 years of age or who was living in a group home or residential treatment facility, as defined, for a period of at least 6 months within 18 months prior to the time the adoption is completed. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Read second time and amended.

  7. From committee: Amend, do pass as amended, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 13).

  8. Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.

  9. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on REV. & TAX. Read second time and amended.

  10. Referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.

  11. From printer. May be heard in committee January 1.

  12. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Alquist · Cosponsor
  • Beall · Cosponsor
  • Cedillo · Cosponsor
  • Chesbro · Cosponsor
  • Fletcher · Cosponsor
  • Salas · Cosponsor
  • DeVore · Cosponsor
  • Fuentes · Cosponsor
  • Florez · Cosponsor
  • Galgiani · Cosponsor
  • Gilmore · Cosponsor
  • Hagman · Cosponsor
  • Bill Berryhill · Cosponsor
  • Bill Berryhill · Cosponsor
  • Garrick · Cosponsor
  • Ma · Primary
  • Miller · Cosponsor
  • Nestande · Cosponsor
  • Niello · Cosponsor
  • Price · Cosponsor
  • Silva · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 101 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Ma

Co-sponsors (20)

  • Alquist
  • Beall
  • Cedillo
  • Chesbro
  • Fletcher
  • Salas
  • DeVore
  • Fuentes
  • Florez
  • Galgiani
  • Gilmore
  • Hagman
  • Bill Berryhill
  • Bill Berryhill
  • Garrick
  • Miller
  • Nestande
  • Niello
  • Price
  • Silva

Not signed on (101)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 47 do?
The Personal Income Tax Law authorizes various credits against the taxes imposed by that law, including a credit in an amount equal to 50% of specified adoption costs, not to exceed $2,500 per minor child who is a citizen or legal resident of the United States and who is in the custody of a public agency in this state. This bill would, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2010, and before January 1, 2015, increase the credit limitation to a maximum of $5,000 with respect to the adoption of a minor child, as described, who is over 12 years of age or who was living in a group home or residential treatment facility, as defined, for a period of at least 6 months within 18 months prior to the time the adoption is completed. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.
Who sponsors AB 47?
AB 47 is sponsored by Alquist, Beall, Cedillo, Chesbro, Fletcher, Salas, DeVore, Fuentes, Florez, Galgiani, Gilmore, Hagman, Bill Berryhill, Garrick, Ma, Miller, Nestande, Niello, Price, and Silva.
What is the current status of AB 47?
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 47?
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