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Senate substitutes MITA bill, removing local energy-tax authority and sparking revenue dispute
Summary
Senate substitute to SB 45 would allow military-style leasebacks to the Air Force and repeals MITAauthority to levy an energy excise tax in MITA project areas; supporters say repeal avoids costly litigation, opponents warn it forfeits local revenue and exemptions for federal data facilities.
Senators spent more than an hour debating a second substitute to Senate Bill 45 that alters the Military Installation Development Authority—s (MITA) taxing authority and adds lease provisions for Air Force use of condominium-style space.
The substitute, adopted by voice vote, authorizes the authority to lease building space back to the Air Force under low or nominal rent arrangements and removes MITA—s explicit power to levy an energy excise tax inside MITA project areas. Proponents said the change clarifies the law governing federal installations and avoids a likely court fight over collection from federal property.
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