2019 Senate Bill 48

Exempt “alternative energy” equipment from personal property tax

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 22, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Tom Barrett (R-24)

To exempt “alternative energy” equipment including wind turbines or solar panels affixed to commercial or industrial property from property taxes, if the equipment is used to offset some or all of the energy used at a location, and the system combined with other energy-related equipment was worth less than $80,000.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

May 16, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2019

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 12, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means