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CO SB207

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Janet Buckner

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows data center businesses and operators to claim refunds of all state sales and use tax paid on construction materials and data center equipment for eligible data centers during fiscal years 2025-2034

  • Defines eligible data centers as those creating at least 10 new full-time jobs, bringing at least $25 million in new investment to the state, and reaching a minimum of 3 megawatts of new electric load

  • Requires taxpayers to obtain certification from the Colorado Office of Economic Development before claiming refunds, with refunds only available for purchases made after certification is received

  • Allows certified data centers to retain eligible status for 10 years and permits taxpayers to assign certifications to lenders, equity investors, financing providers, or successor operators

  • Requires annual reports to the legislature on eligible data centers and refunds allowed; program sunsets July 1, 2039

Legislative Description

Sales And Use Tax Refund For Data Center Purchases

Last Action

Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations

4/11/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/11/2023
Finance3/20/2023

Full Bill Text

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