Scored 3/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Break Until Bill
Utilities get tax break until 2036
Suspends the gross earnings tax on electric and gas companies until January 1, 2036.
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, the state would stop collecting a tax from electric and gas companies, which could mean higher utility bills for everyday people.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Citizens should watch this bill because losing tax revenue may force the utility companies to raise rates, costing households more money while the state loses funding for services.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would pause the gross earnings tax on electric and gas companies.
- The pause would last until Jan 1, 2036.
- The tax currently helps fund state services.
- The bill is introduced and referred to the House Finance committee.
- No vote has been taken yet.
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