2015 Senate Bill 544

Authorize foster care scholarships tax checkoff

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 6, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Marty Knollenberg (R-13)

To allow an individual to choose to automatically contribute $5 or more from his or her state income tax refund to provide college scholarships to children in foster care.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Oct. 15, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 28, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 28, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

March 16, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 22, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy