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CA AB816
Bill
Status
5/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Isadore Hall
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AI Summary
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Exempts from sales and use taxes the gross receipts from sales of energy or water efficient home appliances purchased by public utilities and provided at no cost to participants in federal, state, or ratepayer-funded energy efficiency programs.
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Defines "energy or water efficient home appliance" as appliances meeting ENERGY STAR program performance requirements or having Tier I equivalent or better energy efficiency ratings, including refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, and dryers.
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Applies to public utilities as defined in Sections 216 or 224.3 of the Public Utilities Code.
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Prohibits state reimbursement to local agencies for sales and use tax revenue losses resulting from this exemption, notwithstanding Section 2230 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
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Takes effect immediately as a tax levy.
Legislative Description
Sales and use taxes: exemption: public utility: energy efficiency program.
Last Action
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on RLS.
8/13/2014