Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law: tax sharing agreements.

CA SB1172 aims to establish guidelines for tax sharing agreements under the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law. This bill would allow local governments to collaborate on how sales tax revenues are shared, potentially leading to more equitable distribution among communities. It seeks to provide a framework for these agreements to ensure fairness and transparency.

CA SB1172 is a senate bill in the California 2025-2026 Regular Session, sponsored by Melissa Hurtado (D), currently “Passed” since September 30, 2026.

We track 5,060 California bills this session, 36 of them sponsored by Melissa Hurtado.

The key recorded vote (Senate, August 24, 2026) ended 40–0 and passed.

Supporters of CA SB1172 argue that it promotes fairness in the distribution of sales tax revenues among local jurisdictions. They believe it will help foster collaboration between cities and counties, ultimately benefiting underserved communities by ensuring they receive their fair share of tax revenues for essential services.

Critics of CA SB1172 may contend that the bill could complicate existing tax structures and lead to disputes between local governments over revenue sharing. They may also argue that it could create an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy that hampers local autonomy and decision-making in managing tax revenues.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.