(a) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2022, and before January 1, 2027, gross income does not include a bill credit or credits received by a customer from a utility applicant under the 2022 California Arrearage Payment Program, pursuant to Article 13 (commencing with Section 16429.8) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
(b) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.