California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 1542 — Income taxes: Worker Training Program Tax Credit.

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

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 allow various credits against the taxes imposed by those laws. This bill would allow a credit against those taxes for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2025, to a qualified employer in an amount equal to 30% of the expenditures paid or direct costs incurred for the implementation of an eligible worker training program, as defined, by the qualified employer during the taxable year, not to exceed a specified amount. The bill would also require the Franchise Tax Board to provide a report to the Legislature regarding the credits, as provided. 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: Held under submission.

  4. Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 1760.)

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

  6. Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 1609.)

  7. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  8. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. Read second time and amended.

  9. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (May 6). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

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

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

  12. In committee: Hearing for testimony only.

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

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

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

  16. Read first time.

  17. From printer. May be heard in committee March 25.

  18. Introduced. To print.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1542 do?
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law allow various credits against the taxes imposed by those laws. This bill would allow a credit against those taxes for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2025, to a qualified employer in an amount equal to 30% of the expenditures paid or direct costs incurred for the implementation of an eligible worker training program, as defined, by the qualified employer during the taxable year, not to exceed a specified amount. The bill would also require the Franchise Tax Board to provide a report to the Legislature regarding the credits, as provided. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.
Who sponsors AB 1542?
AB 1542 is sponsored by Rubio, Blanca E. (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 1542?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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 1542?
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