Cal. Gov. Code § 17521 : CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE — GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA — FISCAL AFFAIRS — STATE-MANDATED LOCAL COSTS — GENERAL PROVISIONS — Test claim defined TEXT PDF "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).