Wendy Dawn Vierra

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (the Department) is estimating the immediate harvest values and adopting schedules for each species or subclassification of timber harvested between January 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026. The suggested harvest value schedules for timber harvested between January 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026, are available upon request and will be discussed at a public meeting held by the Department.

The meeting included discussions on general marketing trends, immediate harvest values for green timber, salvage timber, and miscellaneous forest products. The committee reviewed and discussed the suggested immediate harvest values for the period of January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, focusing on green timber, salvage timber, and miscellaneous forest products harvest values. There was a detailed presentation and discussion regarding the Small Sawlog Miscellaneous category, including its historical perspective and current industry practices.

The meeting's purpose was for representatives, industry representatives, and individual taxpayers to present ideas, concerns, and recommendations to CDTFA. Discussions included amendments to the deemed denial rules and the direct payment permit rules. Concerns were raised about the current regulations imposing significant burdens and prohibitive thresholds, effectively precluding taxpayers from obtaining such permits. There was also discussion around sales tax refunds.

The meeting of the California Complete Count Committee included discussions on the upcoming California primary election and the US Census Bureau's mailing of instructions to households. Updates were provided on the mobilization execution phase of census outreach efforts, on-the-ground activation, media and marketing, and statewide, regional, and local initiatives. The committee also discussed the importance of community-based organizations having the guidance, resources, and support needed to achieve a complete count.

The meeting included the swearing in of new committee members and updates from the state census office. Discussions covered the operational readiness for the activation phase of the census campaign, successes in securing additional funding for Native American and tribal communities, and partnerships with various organizations to promote census participation. The launch of a website in 13 languages and a partner portal for downloading and sharing materials were highlighted. The committee also reviewed implementation plans and discussed strategies for additional investments in communities, focusing on high-need census tracts, language access, and contingency funds.