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Legislation to allow tax agency to honor divorce agreements passes Assembly Committee

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Editor Posted in Board of Equalization, California, Democratic Party, Fiona Ma, George Runner, Republican Party, Sharon Runner, Taxes Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 11, 2016

CONTACT: Jacqui Nguyen (Fuller) @ 916.651.4016; Kendra Kruckenberg (Runner) @ 916.651.4021

Legislation to Allow Tax Agency to Honor Divorce Agreements Passes Assembly Committee

SACRAMENTO – Legislation authored by Senator Sharon Runner (R-Antelope Valley) and Senate Republican Leader Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield) to allow California’s tax agency to honor divorce agreements passed the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee today. Senate Bill 526, sponsored by Board of Equalization Members George Runner and Fiona Ma, gives the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) broader authority to consider a legal divorce agreement when determining if one spouse can be relieved of a joint tax liability.

“SB 526 will provide the Franchise Tax Board with a greater ability to consider a divorce agreement when making a tax liability ruling,” said Fuller. “This may reduce the need for additional expenses and duplicative paperwork, helping reduce costs and stress in an already difficult and expensive process.” Continue reading→

Runner ballot initiative redirects high speed rail funding to water storage

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Editor Posted in 2016 Elections, Ballot Measures, Bob Huff, Bond Measures, Bonds, California, George Runner, High-Speed Rail, Orange County, Republican Party, Water Leave a comment

For Immediate Release

Contact: Micah Grant, 323-868-9067, magrant@live.com

Runner Initiative Redirects High Speed Rail Funding to Water Storage

Sacramento – Board of Equalization Vice Chair George Runner in partnership with California State Senator Bob Huff (R-San Dimas) announced this week they have filed an initiative aimed at allowing voters to redirect unspent High Speed Rail (Prop 1A, 2008) and above ground water storage (Prop 1, 2014) funds towards building new surface and groundwater storage.

“This initiative does not raise taxes; it does not ask for additional revenue or add any more debt,” said Runner. “It reallocates unused money from past bonds to make better use of it during this dire drought. These funds will help store new water for California families, businesses and food production.” Continue reading→

Runner and Huff file Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Facilities Bond Act

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Editor Posted in Ballot Measures, Board of Equalization, Bob Huff, Bond Measures, Bonds, California, George Runner, High-Speed Rail, Republican Party, Water Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 12, 2015

Media Contacts: Hector Barajas – (323) 314-3342, hector@rci-pa.com

Runner and Huff File Water Priorities Constitutional Amendment & New Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Facilities Bond Act

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2015) – Vice Chair, Board of Equalization, George Runner and California State Senator Bob Huff (R-San Dimas) today announced they have submitted for title and summary a 2016 ballot initiative that redirects unspent High Speed Rail Proposition 1A (2008) and Proposition 1 (2014) water bond money to build new surface water and groundwater storage projects without adding more debt or levying new taxes. It also establishes priorities for the state’s use of water as a constitutional amendment.

The measure adds a new section to Article X of the California Constitution making drinking water and irrigation the primary beneficial water use priorities for the people of the state ahead of all other needs, according to the proponents. Continue reading→