By ronniehiii Jul 12, 2021 In February 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that low-income Californians would receive a $600 'Golden State' Stimulus Check. The first round of Golden State Stimulus Checks have already gone out to California residents, and if you haven't received yours you are able to track it here! Another round of $600 Golden State Stimulus Checks has been approved by the California state legislature and are expected to be going out soon! To qualify for the first round of the Golden State Stimulus you had to earn LESS than $30,000 in the year of 2020, however this new round the requirements have changed. California residents who made $75,000 or less in 2020 will receive this second round of Golden State Stimulus Checks, to qualify for this check according to 'The National Interest':