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S7901Senate2015-2016 SessionSame asA10089

Relates to creating a tax credit for taxpayers who purchase and install a water filtration or purification system in their residence or business

Sponsor Robert OrttSD-62Affects Legal
Status
In Senate Committee
Investigations And Government Operations
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Robert Ortt

Senator · Senate District 62

Chair, Mental Health And Developmental Disabilities

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Title of bill

An act to amend the tax law, in relation to creating a tax credit for households or businesses that install a water purification or filtration system

Purpose or general idea of bill

To alleviate the financial burden on those who choose to have professionally installed water purification or filtration systems in order to access potable water in their homes or businesses.

Summary of specific provisions

The executive law is amended by adding a new subsection eee to read as follows: Water filtration or purification tax credit. A taxpayer who purchases and installs a water purification or filtration system in their residence and/or business, if such residence or business is located within this state, shall be allowed a tax credit against the tax otherwise imposed under this article in an amount equal to five hundred dollars.

Justification

Across the state, we have seen instances of contamination in our drinking water. In many cases, the best method to reduce or eliminate the contamination is through the professional installation of a water purification or filtration system. The purchase and installation of the water purification or filtration systems can cause a significant financial burden on the individuals, families, and businesses. Their water was contaminated through no fault of their own, and they should not be expected to bear the burden of this corrective measure.

Prior legislative history

New Bill

Fiscal implications

To be determined.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2016.

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