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The Income Utility Bill
Washington bill restores tax credit for low‑income utility help
Restoring the public utility tax credit for low-income assistance.
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If passed, the bill would give Washington public utilities a tax credit for providing help to low‑income customers, lowering their costs and encouraging more assistance.
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The bill could make utilities cheaper to run, so they may keep or expand programs that lower electric and water bills for families that struggle to pay. If the credit is not restored, utilities might cut those programs, leaving low‑income households with higher bills.
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The facts
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- The bill would restore a tax credit for public utilities that assist low‑income customers.
- The credit had been removed previously and would be added back.
- It applies to utilities operating in Washington state.
- The bill is currently introduced and referred to the Finance Committee.
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