California Tax Policy Oversight Board.

Existing law establishes the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) , the State Board of Equalization (BOE) , and the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) to administer specified taxes. Existing law establishes in state government the Office of Tax Appeals (OTA) to conduct tax appeals hearings. This bill, until January 1, 2035, would establish in the Government Operations Agency the California Tax Policy Oversight Board, consisting of the Controller, Director of Finance, Chairperson of the State Board of Equalization, the Treasurer, and the Secretary of the Government Operations Agency, to work collaboratively with the above-described tax agencies to promote clarity and communication and to consider recommendations regarding input brought by the tax agencies, taxpayers, or other state or local entities, as specified. This bill would require the board to provide transparent, open, and accessible forums, meeting at least 2 times each year, and would require the boards to report on findings after each hearing, together with recommendations, to all participants, tax agencies, and the Governor. The bill would also require the board to issue an annual report to the Governor, the Legislative Analyst's Office, and the Legislature, as specified.