Government Of The State Of California — California Government Code — Fiscal Affairs — General Provisions — Test claim defined Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session "Test claim" means the first claim filed with the commission alleging that a particular statute or executive order imposes costs mandated by the state, and includes a claim filed pursuant to Section 17574. Ca. Gov. Code § 17521 Amended by Stats 2007 ch 329 (AB 1222),s 1.5, eff. 1/1/2008. Amended by Stats 2004 ch 890 (AB 2856),s 8, eff. 1/1/2005 EFFECTIVE 1/1/2000. Amended October 10, 1999 (Bill Number: AB 1679) (Chapter 643).