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S4530Senate2015-2016 Session

Exempts from sales and use tax any geothermal systems

Sponsor Joseph A. GriffoSD-47+1 co-sponsorAffects Environment & Energy
Status
In Senate Committee
Energy And Telecommunications
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
Joseph A. Griffo

Senator · Senate District 47

Chair, Energy And Telecommunications

1 Co-sponsor

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  1. Referred to energy and telecommunications
  2. Referred to energy and telecommunications

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S4530

Title of bill

An act to amend the tax law, in relation to exempting from sales and use taxes any geothermal systems

Purpose

To grant a sales and use tax exemption to persons installing any geothermal systems.

Summary of provisions

Section 1 Subdivision (a) of section 1115 of the tax law is amended by adding paragraph 44 which exempts sale or purchase of any geothermal system from sales and use taxes.

Justification

A sales and use tax exemption for geothermal systems is an appropriate incentive to encourage more homeowners to install such systems. An increase in geothermal systems will lead to energy savings and an increase in use of renewable energy.

Legislative history

2013-14 - S. 1343 - Energy Committee/A. 1411 -Ways and Means

Fiscal implications

To be determined.

Effective date

Immediate.

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