StateCalifornia

SB 353: Income tax: credits: food banks.

Marie Alvarado-GilHearing Scheduled

SB 353 status: Hearing Scheduled — June 29 hearing. Held in committee and under submission (updated Jun 30, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactHigh impact

Bill summary

Official

The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law allow various credits against the taxes imposed by those laws, including, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2027, a credit for qualified taxpayers in an amount equal to 15% of the qualified value of fresh fruits or vege...

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental benefit identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental risk identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Extends tax credits for food donations, potentially increasing agricultural product utilization.
  • Encourages businesses to donate surplus food, reducing waste.

Risks

  • Reduces state tax revenue due to the extended credit.

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Increases support for food banks by incentivizing donations.
  • Ensures continued availability of tax credits for food donations.

Risks

  • No direct social risk identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

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Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

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Warning

The bill extends the tax credit indefinitely, which could have long-term implications for state revenue.

Limitation

The bill amends existing tax law; full understanding requires reviewing the cited sections of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

June 29 hearing. Held in committee and under submission.

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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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