BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

SB 6691: Wind/solar electricity/tax

Exempting wind or solar energy electric generating facilities from sales and use taxes.

Summary

  • The sales and use tax exemption for wind and solar generating facilities is extended to those facilities capable of generating at least 200 watts of electricity. The definition of "machinery and equipment" is revised to remove the limitation that the facilities be industrial in nature.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6691), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 1998
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Ken Jacobsen (D-46)
Introduced
January 27, 1998 in the Senate
Last action
February 4, 1998
Companion bill
HB 2927
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ken Jacobsen (D-46)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 6691 in other sessions

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