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HB3747 • 2025

Establishes a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of battery energy storage systems and solar photovoltaic electric systems.

Establishes a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of battery energy storage systems and solar photovoltaic electric systems.

Energy Taxes
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Lively,, Hudson, Representative Gamba
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-04-07 House

    Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Revenue by prior reference.

  3. 2025-04-07 House

    Referred to Revenue by prior reference.

  4. 2025-04-03 House

    Work Session held.

  5. 2025-03-20 House

    Public Hearing held.

  6. 2025-03-04 House

    Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Revenue.

  7. 2025-02-27 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act makes a new tax credit for the purchase of solar energy equipment. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7).
Establishes a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of battery energy storage systems and solar photovoltaic electric systems.
Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2032.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to an income tax credit for solar energy systems; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee