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SCR 14

Relative to CalEITC Awareness Week.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Anna Caballero and 5 co-sponsors

California designates an annual "CalEITC Awareness Week" to promote participation in the state's Earned Income Tax Credit program for low-income working families.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 12, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · SCR 14

Legislative bill overview

SCR 14 designates a specific week in California as "CalEITC Awareness Week" to promote public awareness of the California Earned Income Tax Credit program. The resolution encourages state agencies, local governments, and community organizations to participate in educational and outreach activities during this designated week.

Why is this important

The CalEITC is a state tax credit that provides refundable payments to low-to-moderate income working families, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of Californians. Many eligible households remain unaware of the program and fail to claim benefits they are entitled to, so a dedicated awareness week aims to increase uptake and ensure available resources reach their intended beneficiaries.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited effectiveness: A single awareness week may have minimal impact on participation rates compared to year-round outreach efforts and systemic barriers to claiming the credit
  • Resource allocation: Questions about whether state resources devoted to this symbolic gesture could be better spent on direct outreach, application assistance, or program administration
  • Symbolic vs. substantive: Critics may view this as a low-cost legislative gesture that addresses the visibility problem without addressing underlying barriers such as application complexity or lack of consistent funding for outreach infrastructure

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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