SB-86
Energy & Environment

California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority Act: sales and use tax exclusion.

Engrossed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Extends the sales tax exclusion program for clean energy and manufacturing projects through January 1, 2031.
  • Adds nuclear fusion power facilities to projects eligible for tax benefits.
  • Maintains annual funding cap at $100 million for qualifying projects.
  • Requires economic and environmental impact reports to the Legislature by January 2027.

Summary

Senator McNerney's proposal to extend California's alternative energy and advanced manufacturing tax incentives through 2031 expands eligibility to include nuclear fusion technology while maintaining the program's focus on environmental protection and economic development. The legislation continues sales and use tax exclusions for projects that promote California-based manufacturing, create jobs, and reduce environmental impacts.

The bill maintains the annual cap of $100 million in tax exclusions for qualifying projects, with a temporary increase to $115 million through 2024 that includes $15 million specifically for lithium-related manufacturing. Out-of-state and international companies remain eligible for these incentives when establishing manufacturing facilities in California.

Under the extended program, the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority must evaluate projects based on their manufacturing investment, job creation potential, and environmental benefits. The authority will study the program's economic and environmental outcomes, with findings due to the Legislature by January 2027.

The legislation preserves existing oversight mechanisms, including public hearings for project approvals and coordination between the authority and the State Air Resources Board to verify compliance with environmental requirements. As a tax levy, the provisions would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1100
Assembly Revenue And Taxation Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Revenue And Taxation Hearing
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Revenue and Taxation]
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Special Consent SB86 McNerney et al
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Do pass as amended
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Revenue and Taxation Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Revenue and Taxation Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Introduced
Senate Floor
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Contacts

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Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Bill Author
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Tim GraysonD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Not Contacted
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Laurie DaviesR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Anna CaballeroD
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Tim GraysonD
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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Laurie DaviesR
Assemblymember
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
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Mike FongD
Assemblymember
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Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
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Gregg HartD
Assemblymember
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Corey JacksonD
Assemblymember
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Blanca PachecoD
Assemblymember
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Gail PellerinD
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Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
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Tri TaR
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Angelique AshbyD
Senator
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Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
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Mark GonzalezD
Assemblymember
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Heather HadwickR
Assemblymember
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Jose SolacheD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Jerry McNerneyD
Senator
Bill Author
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Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
Committee Member

Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
AB-2400
California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority Act.
February 2024
Failed
California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority: sales and use taxes: exclusions.
January 2019
Passed
Alternative energy financing.
February 2018
Failed
Sales and use taxes: exclusion: alternative energy financing.
February 2016
Failed
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Introduced By

Jerry McNerney
Jerry McNerneyD
California State Senator
Co-Authors
Anna Caballero
Anna CaballeroD
California State Senator
Angelique Ashby
Angelique AshbyD
California State Senator
Laurie Davies
Laurie DaviesR
California State Assembly Member
Tim Grayson
Tim GraysonD
California State Senator
Corey Jackson
Corey JacksonD
California State Assembly Member
40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/4/2025)

Latest Voting History

July 14, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Revenue And Taxation Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Extends the sales tax exclusion program for clean energy and manufacturing projects through January 1, 2031.
  • Adds nuclear fusion power facilities to projects eligible for tax benefits.
  • Maintains annual funding cap at $100 million for qualifying projects.
  • Requires economic and environmental impact reports to the Legislature by January 2027.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Jerry McNerney
Jerry McNerneyD
California State Senator
Co-Authors
Anna Caballero
Anna CaballeroD
California State Senator
Angelique Ashby
Angelique AshbyD
California State Senator
Laurie Davies
Laurie DaviesR
California State Assembly Member
Tim Grayson
Tim GraysonD
California State Senator
Corey Jackson
Corey JacksonD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Senator McNerney's proposal to extend California's alternative energy and advanced manufacturing tax incentives through 2031 expands eligibility to include nuclear fusion technology while maintaining the program's focus on environmental protection and economic development. The legislation continues sales and use tax exclusions for projects that promote California-based manufacturing, create jobs, and reduce environmental impacts.

The bill maintains the annual cap of $100 million in tax exclusions for qualifying projects, with a temporary increase to $115 million through 2024 that includes $15 million specifically for lithium-related manufacturing. Out-of-state and international companies remain eligible for these incentives when establishing manufacturing facilities in California.

Under the extended program, the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority must evaluate projects based on their manufacturing investment, job creation potential, and environmental benefits. The authority will study the program's economic and environmental outcomes, with findings due to the Legislature by January 2027.

The legislation preserves existing oversight mechanisms, including public hearings for project approvals and coordination between the authority and the State Air Resources Board to verify compliance with environmental requirements. As a tax levy, the provisions would take effect immediately upon enactment.

40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/4/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1100
Assembly Revenue And Taxation Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Revenue And Taxation Hearing
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Revenue and Taxation]
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Special Consent SB86 McNerney et al
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Do pass as amended
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Revenue and Taxation Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Revenue and Taxation Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Introduced
Senate Floor
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Latest Voting History

July 14, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Revenue And Taxation Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Contacts

Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Laurie DaviesR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 21 row(s) selected.
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Select All Legislators
Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Laurie DaviesR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Gregg HartD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Corey JacksonD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Blanca PachecoD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Gail PellerinD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Tri TaR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Angelique AshbyD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Mark GonzalezD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Heather HadwickR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Jose SolacheD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Jerry McNerneyD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
Committee Member

Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
AB-2400
California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority Act.
February 2024
Failed
California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority: sales and use taxes: exclusions.
January 2019
Passed
Alternative energy financing.
February 2018
Failed
Sales and use taxes: exclusion: alternative energy financing.
February 2016
Failed
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