This bill would extend, for lien dates commencing on or after January 1, 2027, and before January 1, 2031, the above-described exclusion for customer-sited, active solar energy systems with a system size of less than or equal to 2 megawatts and for customer-sited, active solar energy systems that are sited on the property of a public entity customer. The bill would require that, for active solar energy systems sited on the property of a public entity customer, tax savings be utilized to maintain the affordability of, or to reduce the cost of, future lease agreements. The bill would limit the exclusion for active solar energy systems incorporated by the owner-builder to buildings where the initial construction permit for the new building is dated before January 1, 2027. The bill would make conforming changes. By imposing additional duties on local tax officials, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.

Existing law requires bills authorizing a new tax expenditure, as defined, to contain, among other things, specific goals that the tax expenditure will achieve, detailed performance indicators, and data collection requirements.This bill also would include additional information required for bills authorizing a new tax expenditure.

The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.

This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.