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Senator · Senate District 3
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History
- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
Companion bill
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Relates to a tax abatement for solar power for seniors on a fixed income
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Al Graf
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4184
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to a tax abatement for solar power for senior citizens on fixed incomes
Purpose
The purpose of this bill would be to create an additional 15% tax abatement for seniors on a fixed income to enable them to convert to solar energy.
Summary of provisions
Paragraph 1 of subsection (g-1) of section 606 of the tax law is amended to give Senior Citizens on a fixed income that is at or below three hundred percent of the federal poverty guidelines of 42 U.S.C. 9902(2), an additional fifteen percent tax abatement for solar energy equipment or for the use of solar energy.
Justification
Senior citizens who live on a fixed income are being forced out of their homes because they cannot afford the cost of living. The high cost of electricity is making it impossible for senior citizens on a fixed income to remain living in New York. This bill will assist these senior citizens to convert to solar energy.
Legislative history
A. 9700 of 2013-14.
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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