California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 865 — Property tax: exclusion from newly constructed: active solar energy system.

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

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    Introduced
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    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 2011-2012 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.

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Summary

The California Constitution generally limits ad valorem taxes on real property to 1% of the full cash value of that property. For purposes of this limitation, "full cash value" is defined as the assessor's valuation of real property as shown on the 1975–76 tax bill under "full cash value" or, thereafter, the appraised value of that real property when purchased, newly constructed, or a change in ownership has occurred. The California Constitution authorizes the Legislature to provide that "newly constructed" does not include, among other things, the construction or addition of an active solar energy system. Existing property tax law excludes from the definition of "newly constructed," through the 2015–16 fiscal year, the construction or addition of an active solar energy system, as provided. This bill would extend the active solar energy system exclusion from the definition of "newly constructed" through the 2032–33 fiscal year. Section 2229 of the Revenue and Taxation Code requires the Legislature to reimburse local agencies annually for certain property tax revenues lost as a result of any exemption or classification of property for purposes of ad valorem property taxation. This bill would provide that, notwithstanding Section 2229 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, no appropriation is made and the state shall not reimburse local agencies for property tax revenues lost by them pursuant to the bill. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.

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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. Held under submission.

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

  5. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (May 16). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to REV. & TAX. suspense file.

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

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.

  9. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Nestande · Primary

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  • Nestande

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 865 do?
The California Constitution generally limits ad valorem taxes on real property to 1% of the full cash value of that property. For purposes of this limitation, "full cash value" is defined as the assessor's valuation of real property as shown on the 1975–76 tax bill under "full cash value" or, thereafter, the appraised value of that real property when purchased, newly constructed, or a change in ownership has occurred. The California Constitution authorizes the Legislature to provide that "newly constructed" does not include, among other things, the construction or addition of an active solar energy system. Existing property tax law excludes from the definition of "newly constructed," through the 2015–16 fiscal year, the construction or addition of an active solar energy system, as provided. This bill would extend the active solar energy system exclusion from the definition of "newly constructed" through the 2032–33 fiscal year. Section 2229 of the Revenue and Taxation Code requires the Legislature to reimburse local agencies annually for certain property tax revenues lost as a result of any exemption or classification of property for purposes of ad valorem property taxation. This bill would provide that, notwithstanding Section 2229 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, no appropriation is made and the state shall not reimburse local agencies for property tax revenues lost by them pursuant to the bill. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.
Who sponsors AB 865?
AB 865 is sponsored by Nestande.
What is the current status of AB 865?
This bill died with 2011-2012 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 865?
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