Bill to expand property-tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans advances from Senate subcommittee
June 22, 2026 | California State Senate, Senate, Legislative, California
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Warrant Officer Jeffrey Gonzalez presented AB 2022 to the Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs on June 22, saying the bill expands an existing property-tax exemption to provide greater relief for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
Gonzalez, who identified himself as a 100% disabled combat veteran and 21-year U.S. Marine Corps member, said AB 2022 would give a full property-tax exemption to veterans rated 100% disabled by the VA, those blind in both eyes, or those who have lost the use of two or more limbs as a result of military service and who meet the existing low-income threshold. He said the low-income threshold will be $83,474 in 2027 and will continue to adjust with inflation. For veterans who qualify for the exemption but do not meet the low-income threshold, AB 2022 creates a 50% property-tax exemption. The bill preserves current higher exemptions for veterans who already receive them so no one would receive less than they currently do.
Gonzalez framed the bill as a modest fiscal commitment: he cited a state budget projection of $355,900,000,000 and characterized the bill’s cost as roughly 0.0005% of that, arguing California can afford targeted relief for veterans. He and supporting witnesses said the expansion would help keep veterans and retirees in California and reduce housing instability.
Representatives from veterans organizations — including the California Association of County Veterans Service Officers, the American Legion, AMVETS, and others — testified in support. A Gold Star spouse described immediate income loss after a veteran’s death and urged the committee to provide relief for low-income survivors.
Senator Mangivar moved the bill and, following roll call, the subcommittee recorded affirmative votes that sent AB 2022 to the Committee on Appropriations for further consideration.
The measure now proceeds to the appropriations committee; the hearing record shows the subcommittee moved the bill forward on the hearing date.
Gonzalez, who identified himself as a 100% disabled combat veteran and 21-year U.S. Marine Corps member, said AB 2022 would give a full property-tax exemption to veterans rated 100% disabled by the VA, those blind in both eyes, or those who have lost the use of two or more limbs as a result of military service and who meet the existing low-income threshold. He said the low-income threshold will be $83,474 in 2027 and will continue to adjust with inflation. For veterans who qualify for the exemption but do not meet the low-income threshold, AB 2022 creates a 50% property-tax exemption. The bill preserves current higher exemptions for veterans who already receive them so no one would receive less than they currently do.
Gonzalez framed the bill as a modest fiscal commitment: he cited a state budget projection of $355,900,000,000 and characterized the bill’s cost as roughly 0.0005% of that, arguing California can afford targeted relief for veterans. He and supporting witnesses said the expansion would help keep veterans and retirees in California and reduce housing instability.
Representatives from veterans organizations — including the California Association of County Veterans Service Officers, the American Legion, AMVETS, and others — testified in support. A Gold Star spouse described immediate income loss after a veteran’s death and urged the committee to provide relief for low-income survivors.
Senator Mangivar moved the bill and, following roll call, the subcommittee recorded affirmative votes that sent AB 2022 to the Committee on Appropriations for further consideration.
The measure now proceeds to the appropriations committee; the hearing record shows the subcommittee moved the bill forward on the hearing date.
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