Contractors could get tax breaks on gas and utilities

Taxation; to exempt certain contractors from utility gross receipts tax, utility service use tax, and sales and use tax on natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas.

Introduced· 2026-02-26

Who's it for

Who's it for: Big Business

What it means for you

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Cost shift

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This bill would let some contractors avoid paying certain taxes on gas and utilities, which could cost the state money.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

If this bill passes, it could mean less money for public services since the state would collect fewer taxes. It's important to think about who really benefits from these tax breaks.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

The bill would exempt certain contractors from utility gross receipts tax.
It would also exempt them from utility service use tax.
Finally, it would exempt sales and use tax on natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas.