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    SB-710
    Energy & Environment

    Property taxation: active solar energy systems: extension.

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    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Extends property tax exclusions for solar energy systems through January 1, 2031.
    • Creates new qualifications for residential and commercial solar systems to receive tax benefits.
    • Requires solar systems to be physically attached to or located on the same parcel as the building.
    • Maintains tax exclusions until property ownership changes, even after the 2031 deadline.

    Summary

    Senator Blakespear's property tax legislation extends California's exclusion for active solar energy systems through 2031, while establishing new qualifying criteria for systems installed after 2026. The measure continues the state's practice of excluding solar installations from property tax reassessment until ownership changes hands.

    Under the bill's provisions, residential solar systems must be physically connected to or located on the same parcel as dwellings where at least two-thirds of the square footage serves residential purposes. For commercial properties, qualifying systems must have a rated capacity of one megawatt or less and directly serve the business customer's energy needs.

    The legislation maintains existing parameters for qualifying equipment, including storage devices, power conditioning equipment, and transfer equipment used in electricity production. Systems that combine solar and non-solar energy sources receive a 75 percent exclusion. Swimming pool and hot tub heaters remain ineligible.

    Property owners must file claims within three years of system installation or property purchase to receive the exclusion. Late claims apply only to future tax years. Local assessors evaluate claims by determining the solar system's value and subtracting any utility rebates or incentives before calculating the excluded amount.

    While imposing new administrative duties on county assessors, the bill specifies that local governments will not receive state reimbursement for lost property tax revenue. The State Board of Equalization, in consultation with county assessors, will develop standardized forms and procedures for implementing the modified exclusion program.

    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]
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Special Consent SB710 Blakespear 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. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Brian JonesR
    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
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Brian JonesR
    Senator
    Bill Author
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    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
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    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
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    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
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    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Catherine BlakespearD
    Senator
    Bill Author
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    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

    Similar Past Legislation

    Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
    Property taxation: active solar energy systems: extension.
    February 2022
    Passed
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    Property taxation: active solar energy systems: partnership flip transactions.
    January 2021
    Passed
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    Property taxation: active solar energy systems: partnership flip transactions.
    February 2020
    Failed
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    Property tax: exclusion from newly constructed: active
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    Failed
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    Showing 4 of 4 items
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    Introduced By

    Catherine Blakespear
    Catherine BlakespearD
    California State Senator
    Co-Author
    Brian Jones
    Brian JonesR
    California State Senator
    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

    View History
    July 14, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Revenue And Taxation Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    4037PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Extends property tax exclusions for solar energy systems through January 1, 2031.
    • Creates new qualifications for residential and commercial solar systems to receive tax benefits.
    • Requires solar systems to be physically attached to or located on the same parcel as the building.
    • Maintains tax exclusions until property ownership changes, even after the 2031 deadline.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

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

    Introduced By

    Catherine Blakespear
    Catherine BlakespearD
    California State Senator
    Co-Author
    Brian Jones
    Brian JonesR
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Senator Blakespear's property tax legislation extends California's exclusion for active solar energy systems through 2031, while establishing new qualifying criteria for systems installed after 2026. The measure continues the state's practice of excluding solar installations from property tax reassessment until ownership changes hands.

    Under the bill's provisions, residential solar systems must be physically connected to or located on the same parcel as dwellings where at least two-thirds of the square footage serves residential purposes. For commercial properties, qualifying systems must have a rated capacity of one megawatt or less and directly serve the business customer's energy needs.

    The legislation maintains existing parameters for qualifying equipment, including storage devices, power conditioning equipment, and transfer equipment used in electricity production. Systems that combine solar and non-solar energy sources receive a 75 percent exclusion. Swimming pool and hot tub heaters remain ineligible.

    Property owners must file claims within three years of system installation or property purchase to receive the exclusion. Late claims apply only to future tax years. Local assessors evaluate claims by determining the solar system's value and subtracting any utility rebates or incentives before calculating the excluded amount.

    While imposing new administrative duties on county assessors, the bill specifies that local governments will not receive state reimbursement for lost property tax revenue. The State Board of Equalization, in consultation with county assessors, will develop standardized forms and procedures for implementing the modified exclusion program.

    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]
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Special Consent SB710 Blakespear 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. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 14, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Revenue And Taxation Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    4037PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Brian JonesR
    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
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 17 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 4
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Brian JonesR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    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
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Catherine BlakespearD
    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
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

    Similar Past Legislation

    Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
    Property taxation: active solar energy systems: extension.
    February 2022
    Passed
    View Bill
    Property taxation: active solar energy systems: partnership flip transactions.
    January 2021
    Passed
    View Bill
    Property taxation: active solar energy systems: partnership flip transactions.
    February 2020
    Failed
    View Bill
    Property tax: exclusion from newly constructed: active
    February 2011
    Failed
    View Bill
    Showing 4 of 4 items
    Page 1 of 1