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Committee advances Habitat for Humanity materials-exemption bill, citing $7,000 per‑unit savings
Summary
The Ways & Means Committee voted to advance HB 1132, a narrowly tailored exemption on construction materials intended to lower Habitat for Humanity building costs by about $7,000 per unit and includes a five‑year sunset; lawmakers debated fiscal impacts and resale restrictions to prevent flipping.
The House Ways & Means Committee voted to advance HB 1132 after a presentation by Representative Franklin and follow-up questions about scope and fiscal impact.
Representative Franklin said the bill is written specifically to help Habitat for Humanity affiliates by exempting the cost of construction materials from certain state and local taxes, amounting to roughly $7,000 per unit and including a five‑year sunset. He said the exemption covers…
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