Solar energy equipment; establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit.
Summary
Tax credit; solar energy equipment. Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxable years 2026 through 2030 for individuals who incur allowable expenses, as defined in the bill, for the purchase and installation of solar energy equipment, also defined in the bill. An individual who properly claims this credit shall be allowed a credit in the amount of 15 percent of the cost of such equipment and allowable expenses, up to $1,000. The aggregate amount of credits allowable under the provisions of the bill shall not exceed $5 million per taxable year.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 1-N)
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Finance
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 26102238D
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Garrett McGuire
DDemocratic
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