BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5442: Hog fuel excise tax relief

Providing excise tax exemptions for hog fuel used for production of electricity, steam, heat, or biofuel.

Summary

Sales and use tax exemptions are created for hog fuel used to produce electricity, steam, heat, or biofuel. "Hog fuel" is defined as wood waste and other wood residuals including forest derived biomass, which does not include firewood or wood pellets. "Biofuel" includes, but is not limited to, biodiesel, ethanol, and ethanol-blend fuels and renewable liquid natural gas or liquid compressed natural gas made from…

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5442), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to excise tax relief for hog fuel used for production of electricity, steam, heat, or biofuel;

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

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