What's happening
This bill repeals section 1105-c of the tax law, eliminating reduced tax rates for certain gas and electric services in New York.
Why it matters
Energy costs for consumers could rise. The repeal eliminates reduced tax rates on certain gas and electric services, which may lead to higher utility bills for households and businesses that previously benefited from the lower rates.
Potential impact on low-income and vulnerable populations. Those who are more sensitive to changes in energy prices—such as seniors, low-income families, and small businesses—might be disproportionately affected by the removal of these tax reductions.
Increased state tax revenue. By ending the reduced rates, New York State stands to collect more in sales tax from gas and electric services, which could be used to fund other state priorities or address budget gaps.
Possible influence on energy consumption and policy. The change could affect consumer choices regarding energy use and may interact with broader state efforts on energy policy, affordability, or environmental goals.
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End Gas and Electric Tax Breaks
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Sponsors
2 Multi-sponsors
History
- Referred to ways and means
- Referred to ways and means
Companion bill
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End Gas, Electric Tax Breaks
In Senate Committee · Investigations And Government Operations · Sponsor Joseph A. Griffo
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2942
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 23, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. DINOWITZ, STECK, GALEF, ORTIZ, BLAKE, SIMON -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. COOK, GLICK -- read once and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
AN ACT to repeal section 1105-c of the tax law relating to reduced tax rates with respect to certain gas and electric service
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 1105-c of the tax law is REPEALED.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD08489-01-7
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