Legislative Priorities

2018: HB 696 Sales and use tax; certain computer equipment sold or leased to certain entities for use in high-technology data centers; create exemption

Session 2017-18

House Bill 696 allows for state sales and use tax exemptions for certain computer equipment sold or leased for use in high-technology data centers.  This is a modernization of existing tax law relative to data centers.  The new proposal incentivizes large investments by data centers in the state that will ultimately serve businesses across various industry sectors among other entities.

Description Sponsors Bill Status Chamber Position

House Bill 696 allows for state sales and use tax exemptions for certain computer equipment sold or leased for use in high-technology data centers.  This is a modernization of existing tax law relative to data centers.  The new proposal incentivizes large investments by data centers in the state that will ultimately serve businesses across various industry sectors among other entities.

Trey Kelley (16)

Christian Coomer (14)

Sam Watson (172)

Jason Shaw (176)

Ron Stephens (164)

Roger Bruce (61)



House Sent to Governor
04/05/2018

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