Amended IN Senate March 14, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 946Introduced by Senator McGuireJanuary 18, 2024An act relating to wildfires. to add and repeal Sections 17138.7 and 24308.10 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 946, as amended, McGuire. Wildfires: community hardening. Personal Income Tax Law: Corporation Tax Law: exclusions: wildfire mitigation payments.The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law, in conformity with federal income tax law, generally defines gross income as income from whatever source derived, except as specifically excluded, and provides various exclusions from gross income. This bill would, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, provide an exclusion from gross income for amounts received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment, as defined.Existing law requires a bill authorizing a new tax expenditure to contain, among other things, specific goals the tax expenditure will achieve, detailed performance indicators, and data collection requirements. This bill would include additional information required for any bill authorizing a new tax expenditure. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.Existing law requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to establish the Community Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Program to coordinate regional and local efforts with state policies, strategies, and programs for community wildfire mitigation in order to improve wildfire preparedness and prevention, with an emphasis on the most vulnerable communities. Existing law requires the program to, among other things, provide technical assistance to local jurisdictions with community wildfire preparedness and prevention services and identify funding opportunities and best practices, including, but not necessarily limited to, defensible space, structure hardening, fuel reduction around communities, wildland building code standards, and land use planning.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation related to community hardening to address risks resulting from wildfires.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 17138.7 is added to the Revenue and Taxation Code, to read:17138.7. (a) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, gross income shall not include any amount received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment means any amount which is received through the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program under Article 16.5 (commencing with Section 8654.2) of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code for the benefit of a residential property owner or occupant with expenses paid, or obligations incurred, for wildfire loss mitigation.(2) Wildfire loss mitigation means an activity that reduces wildfire risks to a residential structure or its contents, or both.(c) (1) For the purpose of complying with Section 41, as it relates to the tax exclusion provided by this section and Section 24308.10, the Legislature finds and declares the following:(A) The specific goal, purpose, and objective of the tax exclusion is to provide relief to qualifying property owners in high fire areas who participate in the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program pursuant to Section 8654.2 of the Government Code.(B) The performance indicators for the Legislature to use in determining if the exclusion achieves the stated goal, purpose, and objective shall be the number of qualified taxpayers that excluded qualified amounts from gross income, and the aggregate amount of funds distributed from the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program.(2) (A) No later than December 1, 2029, the Franchise Tax Board shall submit a report to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, detailing, to the extent data is available, the number of qualified taxpayers that excluded amounts from gross income pursuant to this section and Section 24308.10, and the aggregate amount of funds distributed from the California Wildfire Financial Assistance Mitigation Program.(B) The disclosure provisions of this paragraph shall be treated as an exception to Section 19542.(d) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 2. Section 24308.10 is added to the Revenue and Taxation Code, to read:24308.10. (a) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, gross income shall not include any amount received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment means any amount which is received through the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program under Article 16.5 (commencing with Section 8654.2) of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code for the benefit of a residential property owner or occupant with expenses paid, or obligations incurred, for wildfire loss mitigation.(2) Wildfire loss mitigation means an activity that reduces wildfire risks to a residential structure or its contents, or both.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 3. This act provides for a tax levy within the meaning of Article IV of the California Constitution and shall go into immediate effect.SECTION 1.It is the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation related to community hardening to address risks resulting from wildfires.
Amended IN Senate March 14, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 946Introduced by Senator McGuireJanuary 18, 2024An act relating to wildfires. to add and repeal Sections 17138.7 and 24308.10 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 946, as amended, McGuire. Wildfires: community hardening. Personal Income Tax Law: Corporation Tax Law: exclusions: wildfire mitigation payments.The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law, in conformity with federal income tax law, generally defines gross income as income from whatever source derived, except as specifically excluded, and provides various exclusions from gross income. This bill would, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, provide an exclusion from gross income for amounts received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment, as defined.Existing law requires a bill authorizing a new tax expenditure to contain, among other things, specific goals the tax expenditure will achieve, detailed performance indicators, and data collection requirements. This bill would include additional information required for any bill authorizing a new tax expenditure. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.Existing law requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to establish the Community Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Program to coordinate regional and local efforts with state policies, strategies, and programs for community wildfire mitigation in order to improve wildfire preparedness and prevention, with an emphasis on the most vulnerable communities. Existing law requires the program to, among other things, provide technical assistance to local jurisdictions with community wildfire preparedness and prevention services and identify funding opportunities and best practices, including, but not necessarily limited to, defensible space, structure hardening, fuel reduction around communities, wildland building code standards, and land use planning.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation related to community hardening to address risks resulting from wildfires.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO
Amended IN Senate March 14, 2024
Amended IN Senate March 14, 2024
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 946
Introduced by Senator McGuireJanuary 18, 2024
Introduced by Senator McGuire
January 18, 2024
An act relating to wildfires. to add and repeal Sections 17138.7 and 24308.10 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 946, as amended, McGuire. Wildfires: community hardening. Personal Income Tax Law: Corporation Tax Law: exclusions: wildfire mitigation payments.
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law, in conformity with federal income tax law, generally defines gross income as income from whatever source derived, except as specifically excluded, and provides various exclusions from gross income. This bill would, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, provide an exclusion from gross income for amounts received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment, as defined.Existing law requires a bill authorizing a new tax expenditure to contain, among other things, specific goals the tax expenditure will achieve, detailed performance indicators, and data collection requirements. This bill would include additional information required for any bill authorizing a new tax expenditure. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.Existing law requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to establish the Community Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Program to coordinate regional and local efforts with state policies, strategies, and programs for community wildfire mitigation in order to improve wildfire preparedness and prevention, with an emphasis on the most vulnerable communities. Existing law requires the program to, among other things, provide technical assistance to local jurisdictions with community wildfire preparedness and prevention services and identify funding opportunities and best practices, including, but not necessarily limited to, defensible space, structure hardening, fuel reduction around communities, wildland building code standards, and land use planning.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation related to community hardening to address risks resulting from wildfires.
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law, in conformity with federal income tax law, generally defines gross income as income from whatever source derived, except as specifically excluded, and provides various exclusions from gross income.
This bill would, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, provide an exclusion from gross income for amounts received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment, as defined.
Existing law requires a bill authorizing a new tax expenditure to contain, among other things, specific goals the tax expenditure will achieve, detailed performance indicators, and data collection requirements.
This bill would include additional information required for any bill authorizing a new tax expenditure.
This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.
Existing law requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to establish the Community Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Program to coordinate regional and local efforts with state policies, strategies, and programs for community wildfire mitigation in order to improve wildfire preparedness and prevention, with an emphasis on the most vulnerable communities. Existing law requires the program to, among other things, provide technical assistance to local jurisdictions with community wildfire preparedness and prevention services and identify funding opportunities and best practices, including, but not necessarily limited to, defensible space, structure hardening, fuel reduction around communities, wildland building code standards, and land use planning.
This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation related to community hardening to address risks resulting from wildfires.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 17138.7 is added to the Revenue and Taxation Code, to read:17138.7. (a) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, gross income shall not include any amount received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment means any amount which is received through the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program under Article 16.5 (commencing with Section 8654.2) of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code for the benefit of a residential property owner or occupant with expenses paid, or obligations incurred, for wildfire loss mitigation.(2) Wildfire loss mitigation means an activity that reduces wildfire risks to a residential structure or its contents, or both.(c) (1) For the purpose of complying with Section 41, as it relates to the tax exclusion provided by this section and Section 24308.10, the Legislature finds and declares the following:(A) The specific goal, purpose, and objective of the tax exclusion is to provide relief to qualifying property owners in high fire areas who participate in the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program pursuant to Section 8654.2 of the Government Code.(B) The performance indicators for the Legislature to use in determining if the exclusion achieves the stated goal, purpose, and objective shall be the number of qualified taxpayers that excluded qualified amounts from gross income, and the aggregate amount of funds distributed from the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program.(2) (A) No later than December 1, 2029, the Franchise Tax Board shall submit a report to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, detailing, to the extent data is available, the number of qualified taxpayers that excluded amounts from gross income pursuant to this section and Section 24308.10, and the aggregate amount of funds distributed from the California Wildfire Financial Assistance Mitigation Program.(B) The disclosure provisions of this paragraph shall be treated as an exception to Section 19542.(d) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 2. Section 24308.10 is added to the Revenue and Taxation Code, to read:24308.10. (a) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, gross income shall not include any amount received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment means any amount which is received through the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program under Article 16.5 (commencing with Section 8654.2) of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code for the benefit of a residential property owner or occupant with expenses paid, or obligations incurred, for wildfire loss mitigation.(2) Wildfire loss mitigation means an activity that reduces wildfire risks to a residential structure or its contents, or both.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 3. This act provides for a tax levy within the meaning of Article IV of the California Constitution and shall go into immediate effect.SECTION 1.It is the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation related to community hardening to address risks resulting from wildfires.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 17138.7 is added to the Revenue and Taxation Code, to read:17138.7. (a) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, gross income shall not include any amount received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment means any amount which is received through the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program under Article 16.5 (commencing with Section 8654.2) of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code for the benefit of a residential property owner or occupant with expenses paid, or obligations incurred, for wildfire loss mitigation.(2) Wildfire loss mitigation means an activity that reduces wildfire risks to a residential structure or its contents, or both.(c) (1) For the purpose of complying with Section 41, as it relates to the tax exclusion provided by this section and Section 24308.10, the Legislature finds and declares the following:(A) The specific goal, purpose, and objective of the tax exclusion is to provide relief to qualifying property owners in high fire areas who participate in the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program pursuant to Section 8654.2 of the Government Code.(B) The performance indicators for the Legislature to use in determining if the exclusion achieves the stated goal, purpose, and objective shall be the number of qualified taxpayers that excluded qualified amounts from gross income, and the aggregate amount of funds distributed from the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program.(2) (A) No later than December 1, 2029, the Franchise Tax Board shall submit a report to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, detailing, to the extent data is available, the number of qualified taxpayers that excluded amounts from gross income pursuant to this section and Section 24308.10, and the aggregate amount of funds distributed from the California Wildfire Financial Assistance Mitigation Program.(B) The disclosure provisions of this paragraph shall be treated as an exception to Section 19542.(d) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
SECTION 1. Section 17138.7 is added to the Revenue and Taxation Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.
17138.7. (a) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, gross income shall not include any amount received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment means any amount which is received through the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program under Article 16.5 (commencing with Section 8654.2) of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code for the benefit of a residential property owner or occupant with expenses paid, or obligations incurred, for wildfire loss mitigation.(2) Wildfire loss mitigation means an activity that reduces wildfire risks to a residential structure or its contents, or both.(c) (1) For the purpose of complying with Section 41, as it relates to the tax exclusion provided by this section and Section 24308.10, the Legislature finds and declares the following:(A) The specific goal, purpose, and objective of the tax exclusion is to provide relief to qualifying property owners in high fire areas who participate in the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program pursuant to Section 8654.2 of the Government Code.(B) The performance indicators for the Legislature to use in determining if the exclusion achieves the stated goal, purpose, and objective shall be the number of qualified taxpayers that excluded qualified amounts from gross income, and the aggregate amount of funds distributed from the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program.(2) (A) No later than December 1, 2029, the Franchise Tax Board shall submit a report to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, detailing, to the extent data is available, the number of qualified taxpayers that excluded amounts from gross income pursuant to this section and Section 24308.10, and the aggregate amount of funds distributed from the California Wildfire Financial Assistance Mitigation Program.(B) The disclosure provisions of this paragraph shall be treated as an exception to Section 19542.(d) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
17138.7. (a) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, gross income shall not include any amount received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment means any amount which is received through the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program under Article 16.5 (commencing with Section 8654.2) of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code for the benefit of a residential property owner or occupant with expenses paid, or obligations incurred, for wildfire loss mitigation.(2) Wildfire loss mitigation means an activity that reduces wildfire risks to a residential structure or its contents, or both.(c) (1) For the purpose of complying with Section 41, as it relates to the tax exclusion provided by this section and Section 24308.10, the Legislature finds and declares the following:(A) The specific goal, purpose, and objective of the tax exclusion is to provide relief to qualifying property owners in high fire areas who participate in the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program pursuant to Section 8654.2 of the Government Code.(B) The performance indicators for the Legislature to use in determining if the exclusion achieves the stated goal, purpose, and objective shall be the number of qualified taxpayers that excluded qualified amounts from gross income, and the aggregate amount of funds distributed from the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program.(2) (A) No later than December 1, 2029, the Franchise Tax Board shall submit a report to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, detailing, to the extent data is available, the number of qualified taxpayers that excluded amounts from gross income pursuant to this section and Section 24308.10, and the aggregate amount of funds distributed from the California Wildfire Financial Assistance Mitigation Program.(B) The disclosure provisions of this paragraph shall be treated as an exception to Section 19542.(d) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
17138.7. (a) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, gross income shall not include any amount received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment means any amount which is received through the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program under Article 16.5 (commencing with Section 8654.2) of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code for the benefit of a residential property owner or occupant with expenses paid, or obligations incurred, for wildfire loss mitigation.(2) Wildfire loss mitigation means an activity that reduces wildfire risks to a residential structure or its contents, or both.(c) (1) For the purpose of complying with Section 41, as it relates to the tax exclusion provided by this section and Section 24308.10, the Legislature finds and declares the following:(A) The specific goal, purpose, and objective of the tax exclusion is to provide relief to qualifying property owners in high fire areas who participate in the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program pursuant to Section 8654.2 of the Government Code.(B) The performance indicators for the Legislature to use in determining if the exclusion achieves the stated goal, purpose, and objective shall be the number of qualified taxpayers that excluded qualified amounts from gross income, and the aggregate amount of funds distributed from the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program.(2) (A) No later than December 1, 2029, the Franchise Tax Board shall submit a report to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, detailing, to the extent data is available, the number of qualified taxpayers that excluded amounts from gross income pursuant to this section and Section 24308.10, and the aggregate amount of funds distributed from the California Wildfire Financial Assistance Mitigation Program.(B) The disclosure provisions of this paragraph shall be treated as an exception to Section 19542.(d) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
17138.7. (a) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, gross income shall not include any amount received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment.
(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment means any amount which is received through the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program under Article 16.5 (commencing with Section 8654.2) of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code for the benefit of a residential property owner or occupant with expenses paid, or obligations incurred, for wildfire loss mitigation.
(2) Wildfire loss mitigation means an activity that reduces wildfire risks to a residential structure or its contents, or both.
(c) (1) For the purpose of complying with Section 41, as it relates to the tax exclusion provided by this section and Section 24308.10, the Legislature finds and declares the following:
(A) The specific goal, purpose, and objective of the tax exclusion is to provide relief to qualifying property owners in high fire areas who participate in the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program pursuant to Section 8654.2 of the Government Code.
(B) The performance indicators for the Legislature to use in determining if the exclusion achieves the stated goal, purpose, and objective shall be the number of qualified taxpayers that excluded qualified amounts from gross income, and the aggregate amount of funds distributed from the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program.
(2) (A) No later than December 1, 2029, the Franchise Tax Board shall submit a report to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, detailing, to the extent data is available, the number of qualified taxpayers that excluded amounts from gross income pursuant to this section and Section 24308.10, and the aggregate amount of funds distributed from the California Wildfire Financial Assistance Mitigation Program.
(B) The disclosure provisions of this paragraph shall be treated as an exception to Section 19542.
(d) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 2. Section 24308.10 is added to the Revenue and Taxation Code, to read:24308.10. (a) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, gross income shall not include any amount received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment means any amount which is received through the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program under Article 16.5 (commencing with Section 8654.2) of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code for the benefit of a residential property owner or occupant with expenses paid, or obligations incurred, for wildfire loss mitigation.(2) Wildfire loss mitigation means an activity that reduces wildfire risks to a residential structure or its contents, or both.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 2. Section 24308.10 is added to the Revenue and Taxation Code, to read:
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24308.10. (a) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, gross income shall not include any amount received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment means any amount which is received through the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program under Article 16.5 (commencing with Section 8654.2) of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code for the benefit of a residential property owner or occupant with expenses paid, or obligations incurred, for wildfire loss mitigation.(2) Wildfire loss mitigation means an activity that reduces wildfire risks to a residential structure or its contents, or both.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
24308.10. (a) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, gross income shall not include any amount received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment means any amount which is received through the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program under Article 16.5 (commencing with Section 8654.2) of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code for the benefit of a residential property owner or occupant with expenses paid, or obligations incurred, for wildfire loss mitigation.(2) Wildfire loss mitigation means an activity that reduces wildfire risks to a residential structure or its contents, or both.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
24308.10. (a) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, gross income shall not include any amount received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment means any amount which is received through the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program under Article 16.5 (commencing with Section 8654.2) of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code for the benefit of a residential property owner or occupant with expenses paid, or obligations incurred, for wildfire loss mitigation.(2) Wildfire loss mitigation means an activity that reduces wildfire risks to a residential structure or its contents, or both.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
24308.10. (a) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2029, gross income shall not include any amount received as a California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment.
(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) California qualified wildfire loss mitigation payment means any amount which is received through the California Wildfire Mitigation Financial Assistance Program under Article 16.5 (commencing with Section 8654.2) of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code for the benefit of a residential property owner or occupant with expenses paid, or obligations incurred, for wildfire loss mitigation.
(2) Wildfire loss mitigation means an activity that reduces wildfire risks to a residential structure or its contents, or both.
(c) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 3. This act provides for a tax levy within the meaning of Article IV of the California Constitution and shall go into immediate effect.
SEC. 3. This act provides for a tax levy within the meaning of Article IV of the California Constitution and shall go into immediate effect.
SEC. 3. This act provides for a tax levy within the meaning of Article IV of the California Constitution and shall go into immediate effect.
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It is the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation related to community hardening to address risks resulting from wildfires.