USE/OCC TX-RENEWABLE ENERGY
Summary
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Creates an exemption from taxation under the Acts for personal property that is or is a component in a renewable-energy system. Defines "renewable-energy system" to include a geothermal-energy system, solar-powered energy system, wind-powered energy system, corn burning stove, and fuel cell. Provides that the Acts' sunset provisions do not apply to these exemptions. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2007
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2007
Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 13, 2009
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 23, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 20, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Revenue Committee
Feb 15, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Jim Watson
RRepublican
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