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NJ S640

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Latham Tiver

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Provides a 15% tax credit for manufacturers of advanced nuclear facility equipment investing in new manufacturing equipment or facility improvements in New Jersey, increasing to 25% for businesses relocating from other states or certified as minority, women's, or veteran-owned businesses

  • Establishes the New Jersey Advanced Nuclear Energy Development Program through the Economic Development Authority to award tax credits of $1 million per megawatt produced to developers constructing advanced nuclear facilities at current or decommissioned nuclear sites

  • Requires eligible developers to demonstrate project financing gaps, contribute at least 20% capital, obtain local government support, and meet prevailing wage, environmental, and affirmative action standards

  • Limits the eligibility period for tax credits to 20 years, with provisions for clawback if developer returns exceed projected rates by more than 15%, and allows credits to be sold or assigned for at least 85% of their value

  • Creates an advanced nuclear energy credit through the Board of Public Utilities for the first advanced nuclear facility operating in the state, payable annually for the first 25 years of operations

Legislative Description

Permits farm income averaging credit under the New Jersey gross income tax.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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