California SB 661 redirects jet fuel tax revenue to airport grants …

Where This Stands

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The Frame

What this does

This bill creates a new, dedicated funding stream for California airports by capturing tax revenue currently held in the general Retail Sales Tax Fund, potentially increasing resources for rural, nonhub, and general aviation facilities.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Public and private use airports

These entities must report fuel flowage statistics to the Division of Aeronautics to qualify for revenue allocations.

Rural, nonhub commercial airports

These airports are eligible for a specific $500,000 annual grant apportionment until 2032.

Division of Aeronautics

The division is tasked with collecting fuel statistics, calculating revenue allocations, and managing grant distributions.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 4, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

SB 661 requires the state to transfer annual sales and use tax revenue from jet fuel sales into the Aeronautics Account for distribution to public and private airports. The bill mandates that all airports report to the Division of Aeronautics to qualify for these funds, which will be used for airport operations, aviation education, and infrastructure grants.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill creates a new, dedicated funding stream for California airports by capturing tax revenue currently held in the general Retail Sales Tax Fund, potentially increasing resources for rural, nonhub, and general aviation facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will my local airport receive funding under this bill?

Airports must report their annual to the Division of Aeronautics. The Division will then use these reports to calculate and distribute the appropriate share of tax revenue.

What happens to the tax money if the state mandates local costs?

If the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill creates state-mandated costs for local agencies, the state will provide reimbursement according to existing statutory procedures.

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Dedicated Aviation Funding

The bill shifts jet fuel tax revenue from the general Retail Sales Tax Fund to a dedicated Aeronautics Account, prioritizing airport-specific infrastructure and operations.

Division of Aeronautics Retail Sales Tax Fund

Connected Entities

organizationCalifornia Transportation Commission“Oversees expenditure of funds from the Aeronautics Account.”Map →

organizationRetail Sales Tax Fund“Current repository for jet fuel tax revenues.”Map →

otherAeronautics Account“Fund within the State Transportation Fund used for airport purposes.”Map →

organizationCommission on State Mandates“Determines if the bill creates state-mandated costs requiring reimbursement.”Map →

otherRetail Sales Tax Fund“Current repository for jet fuel tax revenues.”Map →

organizationDivision of Aeronautics“Responsible for determining revenue allocations and collecting fuel flowage stat”Map →

organizationDepartment of Transportation“Oversees the Aeronautics Account.”Map →

Sources

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California SB 661 redirects jet fuel tax revenue to airport grants and operations