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MS HB1542

Bill

Status

Failed

2/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Alyce Clarke

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 30% tax credit on the first $50,000 of costs for purchasing or leasing and installing solar electric energy systems on residential or commercial properties in Mississippi, available until July 1, 2024

  • Credit is fully refundable—if the credit exceeds taxes owed, the Department of Revenue must issue a refund within 90 days of the claim

  • Applies retroactively to solar systems installed on or after January 1, 2012, and can be used in addition to federal solar tax credits

  • Prohibits homeowners associations and community covenants from banning solar installations, imposing unreasonable fees, or discriminating against members who install solar systems

  • Awards attorney's fees and court costs to homeowners who successfully sue an HOA for violating the solar installation protections

Legislative Description

Income and franchise tax; allow refundable credit for costs of purchasing/leasing & installing solar electric energy system.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/26/2014

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/17/2014

Full Bill Text

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