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GA HB877

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Kaiser

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces the former "zero emission vehicle" category with a new "plug-in electric vehicle" definition, covering vehicles fully or partially powered by electricity with a minimum battery capacity of 4 kilowatt hours that can be recharged from an external source
  • Establishes a tiered, phasing-down tax credit for plug-in electric vehicles registered in Georgia: from July 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017, credits are 10% of cost up to $2,000 (4–10 kWh battery) or $3,000 (over 10 kWh); from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019, credits decrease to up to $1,000 and $2,000, respectively
  • Retains the existing 10% tax credit (up to $2,500) for new low-emission vehicles, vehicle conversions, and electric vehicle chargers purchased or leased by businesses in Georgia
  • Caps total annual tax credits issued for plug-in electric vehicles at $30 million and prohibits a taxpayer from claiming a lease-based credit if they received one in the preceding three tax years
  • Repeals the prior low-speed vehicle tax credit provisions and removes electricity (including solar) from the definition of "alternative fuel"

Legislative Description

Income tax credit; low-emission vehicles; plug-in electric vehicles; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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