Bill > AB27

This bill provides tax and benefit protection for individuals affected by the Chiquita Canyon elevated temperature landfill event, which began on May 1, 2022, in Los Angeles County. For tax years 2024 through 2029, the bill excludes from gross income any payments received on or after March 1, 2024, as compensation for losses related to the landfill event, whether those payments come from governmental agencies or from Waste Connections, Inc. (the landfill operator). These payments can cover various damages including property loss, relocation expenses, suffering, and inconvenience. Additionally, the bill ensures that these payments will not be counted as income or resources when determining eligibility for means-tested public assistance programs like CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and guaranteed income programs. The bill aims to provide financial relief to residents impacted by the landfill event without jeopardizing their access to existing social services and support programs. The legislation explicitly recognizes the significant burdens placed on local residents, including increased utility costs, potential health complications, and the need for home modifications, and seeks to remedy these challenges through targeted financial protections.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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