Several efforts to pass the state income tax cut have failed over the last few years.
Some California lawmakers are proposing legislation to stop taxing military retirement pay. KPBS military and veterans affairs reporter Andrew Dyer says similar efforts over the years have failed. State lawmakers and advocates are again working to eliminate state income tax on military retirement and survivor benefit pay.
Senate Bill 1407 is the latest in a series of bills introduced over the last several years in the state legislature. None have been successful, although last year's state budget included a $20,000 tax break for military retirees and beneficiaries.State Sen. Bob Archuleta, who co-authored the bill, said military retirees leave California after their military careers, and this would help keep them. " 1407 sends a message — sends it to California, sends it to our leadership … to our veterans," he said at a news conference Wednesday on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum. "We value your service," Archuleta said."We value your commitment to California and we value the future that you give California."If passed the bill would cut $100 million in revenue to the state for the first year and $65 million each of the next two, according to an State Sen. Catherine Blakespear said that loss could be offset by enticing more retirees — who often move on to second careers — to stay in California."If we did exempt this, we would be able to keep those people and then would have revenue coming in from the second job," she said."So, you know, it could end up actually resulting in more money."I cover the military and veterans affairs at KPBS. As a veteran who enlisted in the Navy after 9/11, I understand the challenges service members and veterans face because I’ve faced them, too. I’m looking to tell the stories of our local sailors, Marines and veterans and hold government entities accountable when they fail military and veteran families.New at Petco Park: Retro speakeasy, new video boards, new and local food favoritesKPBS keeps you informed with local stories you need to know about — with no paywall. Our news is free for everyone because people like you help fund it.
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