2008 House Bill 6609

Authorize alternative energy system property tax exemption

Introduced in the House

Nov. 6, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D-96)

To exempt from property tax small-scale solar, wind, or water energy conversion devices installed between 2009 and 2013 that have been approved by the government “Next Energy Authority”.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

Nov. 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 13, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that increases the limit on the capacity considered "small-scale" from 50 to 150 kilowatts, and expressly allowing geothermal devices to qualify.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D-96)

To limit tax exemptions to devices installed after the effective date of the bill, and require owners to apply for certificates within two years of installing the eligible device.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 2, 2008