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    SB-752
    Budget & Economy

    Sales and use taxes: exemptions: California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project: transit buses.

    Introduced
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Extends the sales tax exemption for zero-emission transit buses purchased by public agencies until January 1, 2028.
    • Applies to various transit vehicle types including articulated, double-decker, and trolley buses over 14,000 pounds.
    • Requires buses to qualify for the state's Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
    • Takes effect immediately to help public agencies transition to zero-emission transit fleets.

    Summary

    Senator Richardson's proposal to extend California's sales tax exemption for zero-emission transit buses would maintain the existing tax relief for public agencies purchasing these vehicles through January 1, 2028. The current exemption, set to expire January 1, 2026, applies to buses sold to cities, counties, transit districts, and other public agencies that qualify for the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.

    The bill defines several categories of eligible vehicles, including articulated buses up to 60 feet long, cutaway buses built on modified truck chassis, double-decker buses carrying 40-80 passengers, and trolley buses powered by overhead electrical lines. To qualify, vehicles must have a gross vehicle weight rating above 14,000 pounds and be purchased by public agencies providing transit services.

    The exemption excludes certain local tax provisions, including those under the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law and taxes deposited in the Local Revenue Fund 2011. The measure would take effect immediately upon enactment as a tax levy, requiring a majority vote for passage.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    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

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    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
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    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Bill Author

    Similar Past Legislation

    Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
    Sales and use taxes: exemptions: California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project: transit buses.
    February 2022
    Passed
    View Bill
    Sales and use taxes: exemption: California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project: transit buses.
    February 2019
    Passed
    View Bill
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    Introduced By

    Laura Richardson
    Laura RichardsonD
    California State Senator
    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    May 19, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    5027PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Extends the sales tax exemption for zero-emission transit buses purchased by public agencies until January 1, 2028.
    • Applies to various transit vehicle types including articulated, double-decker, and trolley buses over 14,000 pounds.
    • Requires buses to qualify for the state's Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
    • Takes effect immediately to help public agencies transition to zero-emission transit fleets.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

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

    Introduced By

    Laura Richardson
    Laura RichardsonD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Senator Richardson's proposal to extend California's sales tax exemption for zero-emission transit buses would maintain the existing tax relief for public agencies purchasing these vehicles through January 1, 2028. The current exemption, set to expire January 1, 2026, applies to buses sold to cities, counties, transit districts, and other public agencies that qualify for the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.

    The bill defines several categories of eligible vehicles, including articulated buses up to 60 feet long, cutaway buses built on modified truck chassis, double-decker buses carrying 40-80 passengers, and trolley buses powered by overhead electrical lines. To qualify, vehicles must have a gross vehicle weight rating above 14,000 pounds and be purchased by public agencies providing transit services.

    The exemption excludes certain local tax provisions, including those under the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law and taxes deposited in the Local Revenue Fund 2011. The measure would take effect immediately upon enactment as a tax levy, requiring a majority vote for passage.

    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    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
    May 19, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    5027PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 7 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 2
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Bill Author

    Similar Past Legislation

    Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
    Sales and use taxes: exemptions: California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project: transit buses.
    February 2022
    Passed
    View Bill
    Sales and use taxes: exemption: California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project: transit buses.
    February 2019
    Passed
    View Bill
    Showing 2 of 2 items
    Page 1 of 1