SB 1298: Real property tax: exemptions: religious services: parking.
This bill aims to amend the tax law in California to expand the exemption for religious organizations to park their vehicles on the land they own, without any restrictions on the size of the congregation. Currently, the exemption only applies if the congregation is 500 or fewer members. The bill removes this requirement, allowing any congregation to qualify for the exemption. The bill also requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for the costs incurred by implementing this new exemption. The changes take effect immediately as a tax levy.
| May. 06, 2026 | May 6 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Apr. 09, 2026 | Set for hearing May 6. |
| Apr. 08, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX. |
| Mar. 23, 2026 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar. 04, 2026 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |