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05.12.2022
reading-1: House
Read first time. To print.
06.12.2022
: House
From printer. May be heard in committee January 5.
26.01.2023
referral-committee: House
Referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
07.02.2023
: House
Coauthors revised.
14.03.2023
referral-committee: House
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to REV. & TAX. suspense file.
02.05.2023
committee-passage, committee-passage-favorable, referral-committee: House
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (May 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
17.05.2023
referral-committee: House
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
18.05.2023
: House
Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 1580.)
18.05.2023
committee-passage, committee-passage-favorable: House
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 18).
18.05.2023
reading-1, reading-2: House
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
22.05.2023
passage, reading-1, reading-3: House
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 1703.)
23.05.2023
reading-1: Senate
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
31.05.2023
referral-committee: Senate
Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and M. & V.A.
14.06.2023
committee-passage, committee-passage-favorable, referral-committee: Senate
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on M. & V.A. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 14). Re-referred to Com. on M. & V.A.
11.07.2023
amendment-introduction, amendment-passage, committee-passage, referral-committee: Senate
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (July 10).
12.07.2023
amendment-passage, reading-1, reading-2, referral-committee: Senate
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
13.07.2023
amendment-passage: Senate
Measure version as amended on July 12 corrected.
14.08.2023
referral-committee: Senate
In committee: Referred to APPR suspense file.
01.09.2023
: Senate
In committee: Held under submission.
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Keep Military Retirees in California and Support AB 46
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Dear California Senate Committee on Appropriations,

Assemblymember Ramos’ AB 46 is a bill to exempt Military Retirees and Surviving Spouses from California Income Tax. Military Retirees have years of experience in Science, Technical, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), and Medical occupations.   An income tax exclusion would incentivize Military Retirees to remain in California, providing California with an available workforce to fill many of the almost 40,000 technical and over 20,000 medical field job postings in California. These job postings include all levels of software engineering, cybersecurity, aerospace, systems engineering, artificial intelligence, biochemistry, physicians, nurses, and management. It is anticipated this workspace will grow by 2% a year. Many Military Retirees, Surviving Spouses, and children will use their government educational benefits to pursue advanced degrees in STEM and medical occupations, providing a much-needed workforce in California.

According to the Defense Manpower Data Center, Military personnel are projected to enter the civilian workforce in these STEM and Medical occupations. 

After 20 years of Military service, servicemembers are eligible for retirement, many in their 40s. Military retirees are highly skilled with experience in management, task prioritization, resource management, attention to detail, team building, and communications. Most importantly, many Military retirees have security clearances required to work in California’s expanding National Security workspace. 

Military retirees pay taxes on their second career earnings, usually greater than their taxable active duty pay. Instead of losing a taxpayer and family, California would retain a taxpayer with increased profits and the Military Retirees’ family tax revenues. 

A state income tax exemption for Military retirees and Surviving Spouses would not only retain and attract these highly skilled workers while exhibiting California’s appreciation for their years of service safeguarding our nation.  

California is in a unique position in that it can honor our Military retirees while at the same time enhancing its STEM and medical workforce while bolstering its tax base with higher-earning Military Retirees and Surviving Spouses.  

Thank you for your time and consideration on this important issue. Our community is counting on your support.
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Summary
California is one of a few states fully taxing military retiree pay. Consequently, these incredible veterans are leaving our state to reside in a state where their retiree pay is not taxed. In 2018, SDMAC produced a study on the cost and benefits of exempting military retiree pay from state income taxes, and it shows that any lost income tax revenue is offset by revenue in the form of sales taxes, property taxes, fees, and income taxes from “second career” and spouse employment. We need to keep military retirees in California! Their skills, work certifications, and experience place them in high demand, and their spirit of service makes them ideal citizens. Military retirees are our teachers, nurses, first responders, coaches, and community volunteers.
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