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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5906: Solar energy wholesalers

Modifying the business and occupation tax rate on wholesalers of solar energy systems and including semiconductor materials.

Summary

  • Reducing B&O Rate for Solar Energy Systems and Their Components. Beginning October 1, 2009, the B&O tax for businesses that manufacture or sell at wholesale either (1) solar energy systems using photovoltaic modules; or (2) solar grade silicon and other materials to be used exclusively in the components of such systems is set at a reduced rate of 0.275 percent.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5906), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 2009
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Craig Pridemore (D-49)
Introduced
February 6, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
March 15, 2010
Companion bill
HB 1911
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to modifying the business and occupation tax on wholesalers of solar energy systems and sales and use tax treatment of semiconductor materials;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Craig Pridemore (D-49)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Adam Kline D-37

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Ways & Means.
  4. And refer to Ways & Means.
  5. EWE - Majority; without recommendation.
  6. First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy.

SB 5906 in other sessions

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