California Air Resources Board

Summary 

Would have partially exempted from sales and use taxes (3.9375%) the sale or purchase of specified zero-emission transportation ferries to a public agency, from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2030. This bill would have required the Legislative Analyst's Office to review the effectiveness of the tax exemption, and to submit a report by May 1, 2028, to the Legislature.

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Governor’s Veto Message

To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 2061 without my signature.

This bill would enact a state sales and use tax exemption from July 1, 2025, until January 1, 2030, for a zero-emission public transportation ferry sold to a local public agency that provides transit services to the public.

I share the author's commitment to accelerating the adoption of zero-emission technologies within the public transit system by reducing upfront costs. The state has made unprecedented investments to support the clean transportation transition, dedicating billions of dollars to deliver cleaner mobility options for all Californians. Recent achievements include the electrification of Coltrain, the launch of the nation's first hydrogen hub, and the mobilization of a $1 .9 billion investment plan to create the country's most extensive zero-emission charging network. This bill, while laudable, should be considered in the context of the annual budget process given the general fund implications of a tax exemption.

In partnership with the Legislature this year, my Administration has enacted a balanced budget that avoids deep program cuts to vital services and protected investments in education, health care, climate, public safety, housing, and social service programs that millions of Californians rely on. It is important to remain disciplined when considering bills with significant fiscal implications that are not included in the budget, such as this measure. For these reasons, I cannot sign this bill.

Sincerely,

Gavin Newsom

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Summary

Repeals the ban on compensation for members of the Advisory Council of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) in the discharge of their duties. The bill authorizes each member of the council to receive compensation, to be determined by the BAAQMD Board for either attending a meeting of the council or attending a meeting, upon authorization of the BAAQMD Board, as a representative of the council.

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Summary

This bill would have established a partial exemption from the State portion of the sales and use tax for the purchase of zero-emission ferries by public transit agencies through 2028. Held on suspense in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

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Summary

Requires the Department of Housing and Community Development and the California Building Standards Commission to consider mandatory bike parking standards in multifamily buildings and to update existing bike parking standards in a manner independent of vehicle parking.

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Summary

Would have required CARB to establish the Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project to provide an applicant with a rebate for the aftermarket conversion of a motor vehicle into a zero-emission vehicle. This bill would have redirected $2 million annually from the Clean Vehicle rebate Project to fund this program. This bill would have also required CARB to ensure that only conversions with at least 100 miles in range are eligible for the incentive. Held on suspense in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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