Personal Income Tax Law: Corporation Tax Law: credits: food handler card.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

AB 1698 amends California’s personal income and corporation tax statutes to provide a credit for the cost of obtaining a food‑handler card. The credit would apply to individuals and businesses that require the certification, lowering their tax liability. The measure is intended to reduce expenses for food‑service workers and establishments.

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Hearings

• Revenue and Taxation Committee Hearing
  Revenue and Taxation · Apr 27, 2026
• Revenue and Taxation Committee Hearing
  Revenue and Taxation · Mar 16, 2026

History

1. Apr 27, 2026In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
2. Mar 16, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to REV. & TAX. suspense file.
3. Mar 10, 2026Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
4. Mar 9, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on REV. & TAX. Read second time and amended.
5. Feb 17, 2026Referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
6. Feb 4, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 6.
7. Feb 3, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Alanis · sponsor

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