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House committee advances property-tax break for on-site energy generation and storage to floor
Summary
The House Climate, Energy and Environment Committee opened a work session on House Bill 3,823 and moved the bill to the floor without recommendation; the measure would allow property-tax exemptions for certain on-site energy generation and storage while excluding utilities.
Chair Joe Lively opened a work session Tuesday on House Bill 3,823, which would provide a property-tax break for businesses that generate or store energy for their own use and for equipment installed at residences to generate or store energy for on-site use.
The bill’s summary was read into the record by staff member Erin, who told the committee there is “a minimal fiscal impact” and that “a light revenue impact statement has been issued.”
Representative Gammon moved that the committee send HB 3,823 to the floor without recommendation and refer it to the House Revenue Committee by prior reference. Representative Carey asked for clarification about the bill’s scope, saying he wanted the Revenue Committee to consider whether large diesel generators sited beside data centers would qualify for the tax break and whether battery storage systems are explicitly covered.
The committee held a roll call on the motion. The motion carried and the bill will be considered on the House floor and by the Revenue Committee; Representative Neron was recorded as excused during the vote.
No amendment to the bill was offered at the work session. The committee record shows the bill will be referred to the House Revenue Committee for further review of fiscal impacts and scope questions raised during discussion.
The work session ended with the motion carrying and the item referred onward for additional review.
