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AZ HB2616
Bill
Status
2/12/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Dial
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AI Summary
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Establishes tax incentives for certified computer data centers in Arizona, effective August 31, 2013, with certification period ending December 31, 2023.
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Requires minimum investment of $25 million in counties with fewer than 800,000 residents or $50 million elsewhere, plus creation of at least one new qualified employment position per 10,000 square feet of server space.
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Provides exemptions from retail transaction privilege tax for computer data center equipment purchased by owners, operators, or qualified colocation tenants of certified facilities.
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Allows utilities to exclude from gross income the portion derived from sales to certified data centers for direct use in the facility.
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Extends certification period to 20 years (instead of 10) for "sustainable redevelopment projects" that occupy previously vacant structures or achieve green building certification.
Legislative Description
Data centers
Last Action
Referred to House WM Committee
2/13/2013