California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 985 — Income tax credits: education and training.

Last action — From committee without further action.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 and the Corporation Tax Law authorize various credits against the taxes imposed by those laws. This bill would, for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2010, allow a credit under both laws in an amount equal to 50% of the amount of costs paid or incurred in connection with additional education and training for purposes of career advancement or retention, as specified. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee without further action.

  2. Hearing postponed by committee.

  3. Set for hearing May 12.

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

  5. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time. Amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  6. To Com. on RLS.

  7. From print. May be acted upon on or after March 11.

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

Sponsors

  • Dutton · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Dutton

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Subjects

taxation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 985 do?
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law authorize various credits against the taxes imposed by those laws. This bill would, for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2010, allow a credit under both laws in an amount equal to 50% of the amount of costs paid or incurred in connection with additional education and training for purposes of career advancement or retention, as specified. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.
Who sponsors SB 985?
SB 985 is sponsored by Dutton.
What is the current status of SB 985?
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 SB 985?
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