BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

HB 2290: Wind energy/solar power tax

Exempting construction of wind energy and solar electric generating facilities from sales and use tax.

Summary

  • Machinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind or sun energy is exempt from sales and use tax. The costs of installing the machinery and equipment are also exempt.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 2290), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1996
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 6, 1996
  4. Passed SenateMar 7, 1996
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 28, 1996
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-15)
Introduced
January 9, 1996 in the House
Last action
March 28, 1996
Session law
Chapter 166, Laws of 1996
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 6, 1996
Version voted on: HB 2290
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat35001
Republican60002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

House · Final Passage

March 7, 1996
Version voted on: HB 2290
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican62000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

Senate · Final Passage

March 7, 1996
Version voted on: HB 2290
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted

History

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HB 2290 in other sessions

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