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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 5§ 12481 State Employee Direct Deposit

§ 12481 State Employee Direct Deposit

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§ 12481 State Employee Direct Deposit

Key Takeaways

  • •The state of California must offer a way for its workers to get their paychecks directly into their bank accounts.
  • •Workers can choose which bank they want their money sent to.
  • •This program is called the 'State of California Sure Pay Plan'.
  • •The state has to follow the rules of the Automated Clearing House when sending the money.

Example

John works for the state of California and wants his paycheck to go straight into his bank account.

John can sign up for the Sure Pay Plan. He tells his boss which bank he uses, and every payday, his money goes right into his account. He doesn't have to wait for a paper check.

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§ 12481 State Employee Direct Deposit

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, the Controller shall make an agreement with one or more financial institutions participating in the Automated Clearing House pursuant to the local rules, and shall establish a program, for direct deposit by electronic fund transfer of the salary or wages, after any withholding required by law and authorized deductions, of officers and employees of the state who authorize the direct deposit thereof by electronic fund transfer into the person’s account at the financial institution of the person’s choice. (b) The direct deposit of state payroll pursuant to this section shall be known as the State of California Sure Pay Plan. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 88. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

direct depositelectronic fund transferState of California Sure Pay PlanAutomated Clearing House

Related Statutes

  • § 12480 State Employee Direct Deposit
  • § 12470 Uniform State Payroll System
  • § 12471 State Payroll Accounting Procedures
  • § 12472 State Employee Payroll Timing
  • § 12472.5 State Employee Payroll Timing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12481.
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