California Sea Otter Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund allows taxpayers to voluntarily contribute to sea otter conservation.

California SB575 establishes the California Sea Otter Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund, allowing taxpayers to voluntarily contribute to sea otter conservation. Contributions are made via a checkoff on personal income tax returns for taxable years from 2026 to 2032. The fund supports sea otter conservation efforts, including investigation, prevention, and enforcement actions to reduce mortality. Fifty percent of the funds go to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the other half to the State Coastal Conservancy for grants and contracts. The fund remains in effect until December 1, 2033.

California Sea Otter Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund allows taxpayers to voluntarily contribute to sea otter conservation.

California SB575 establishes the California Sea Otter Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund, allowing taxpayers to voluntarily contribute to sea otter conservation. Contributions are made via a checkoff on personal income tax returns for taxable years from 2026 to 2032. The fund supports sea otter conservation efforts, including investigation, prevention, and enforcement actions to reduce mortality. Fifty percent of the funds go to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the other half to the State Coastal Conservancy for grants and contracts. The fund remains in effect until December 1, 2033.