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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
03/04/2020
03/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to clarifying property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems in Massachusetts. It allows for a property tax exemption on solar or wind systems that produce up to 125% of the annual energy needs of the residential property they are located on. Any other solar or wind systems would be subject to taxation, unless the owner has an agreement with the city or town for a payment in lieu of taxes. The bill also specifies the process for these payment in lieu of tax agreements, including notices, due dates, and remedies for the owner. The property tax exemption is limited to 20 years from the date of installation, and owners must annually declare the system's energy production. The bill does not apply to projects developed under a specific section of state law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (11)
Jay Barrows (R),
Peter Durant (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Mike Moore (D),
Dave Muradian (R),
Becca Rausch (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling (on 03/04/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2619 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2619.pdf |
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