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SB 1165: Contractor licenses: outstanding liabilities assessed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified August 19, 2026

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>

Bill journey
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First Chamber FloorComplete
Second ChamberComplete
GovernorComplete
6ChapteredCurrent
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 111, Statutes of 2026. (2026-08-17)Alert me
Recent actions27 total · showing 5
Aug. 17, 2026Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 111, Statutes of 2026.
Aug. 17, 2026Approved by the Governor.
Aug. 11, 2026Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Aug. 06, 2026In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Aug. 06, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.
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