Relating to an exemption from taxes imposed on the gross receipts of electricity sold to political subdivisions.
HB 2962 exempts electricity sales to local governments and public schools from a specific state tax on gross receipts. The bill amends the tax code to remove this tax for political subdivisions (like school districts and municipalities) purchasing electricity. It requires utility companies and retail providers to adjust billing for these entities to reflect the tax savings, effective September 1, 2025. This change directly affects local public entities that buy electricity, reducing their costs without altering tax rates.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Mar 31, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways & Means
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Barry
RRepublican
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