Senate BillChaptered/SignedBusiness and Professions
SB 1165: Contractor licenses: outstanding liabilities assessed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
What SB 1165 does, verified August 19, 2026
<blockquote> <p>The bill updates California's contractor licensing laws by including references to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) instead of the State Board of Equalization. It requires written installment payment agreements with CDTFA for outstanding liabilities, similar to those with the State Board of Equalization. Additionally, it mandates that contractor license applications authorize both the Franchise Tax Board and CDTFA to disclose tax information necessary for enforcing liability provisions.</p> </blockquote>
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 111, Statutes of 2026. (2026-08-17)Alert me
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| Aug. 17, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 111, Statutes of 2026. |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Aug. 11, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Aug. 06, 2026 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug. 06, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. |