Marin Independent Journal: Editorial: Confusing new law puts generational family wealth at stake
May 3, 2021
State Sen. Patricia Bates has authored legislation to extend the deadline to Feb. 16, 2023. She says the extension is not only fairer to property owners, but will give the state time to clear up “ambiguities” in Prop. 19.
Los Angeles Times: Lawmakers give California businesses tax break on forgiven PPP loans to boost COVID-19 recovery
April 27, 2021
“With California supposedly enjoying a budget ‘surplus,’ it makes no sense to penalize small businesses for accepting federal assistance — especially since the feds have made such assistance fully tax deductible,” Bates said.
California Globe: Bill To Allow Some Businesses To Deduct PPP Loan Assistance Passes in Senate
April 20, 2021
“I’m glad the Legislature today has embraced the spirit of Senator Andreas Borgeas’ Senate Bill 265 and made COVID-19 relief tax-free for many small businesses,” added Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel).
KUSI-TV: State Senator Patricia Bates shares update on SB 248
March 26, 2021
Earlier this year State Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) reintroduced legislation to extend the presumption of openness that exists in California courtrooms to proceedings under the Sexually Violent Predator Act.
Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Amid Prop. 19 uncertainty, family fears for 134-year-old Sonoma Coast ranch
March 26, 2021
Sen. Patricia Bates, R-Laguna Niguel, introduced a bill to delay the implementation of the changes to intergenerational property transfers by two years.
Orange County Register: Senate Bill 668 needed to buy time for California families
March 14, 2021
It’s hard to imagine anything more callous than the government sending a giant tax bill to a bereaved family, but thanks to Proposition 19, many California families will have that unfortunate experience.
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