California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

AB 209 — Tax deductions: 529 college savings plans.

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

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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 2015-2016 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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, in modified conformity with federal income tax laws, allows various deductions in computing the income that is subject to the taxes imposed by that law. This bill, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2015, would allow as a deduction under that law the lesser of (1) the amount contributed by a qualified taxpayer, as defined, to a qualified tuition program, as specified, or (2) $3,000 in the case of a qualified taxpayer who is single or is a married individual filing a separate return, and $6,000 in the case of a qualified taxpayer who is a married individual filing a joint return or an individual filing a head of household return. 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 Article IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. Retained in suspense file.

  4. In committee: Set, second hearing. Referred to REV. & TAX. suspense file.

  5. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 5.

  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Bigelow · Cosponsor
  • Brough · Cosponsor
  • Harper · Cosponsor
  • Tom Lackey · Cosponsor
  • Linder · Cosponsor
  • Melendez · Cosponsor
  • Joe Patterson · Primary
  • Travis Allen · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 114 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (114)

114 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 209 do?
The Personal Income Tax Law, in modified conformity with federal income tax laws, allows various deductions in computing the income that is subject to the taxes imposed by that law. This bill, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2015, would allow as a deduction under that law the lesser of (1) the amount contributed by a qualified taxpayer, as defined, to a qualified tuition program, as specified, or (2) $3,000 in the case of a qualified taxpayer who is single or is a married individual filing a separate return, and $6,000 in the case of a qualified taxpayer who is a married individual filing a joint return or an individual filing a head of household return. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.
Who sponsors AB 209?
AB 209 is sponsored by Bigelow, Brough, Harper, Lackey, Tom (Republican), Linder, Melendez, Patterson, Joe (Republican), and Travis Allen.
What is the current status of AB 209?
This bill died with 2015-2016 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 209?
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