HB 1645

Bill Subjects

Taxes Generally Utilities Water, Pollution

Abstract

Imposes a receipts tax on the provision of water utility services and a corresponding use tax on the consumption of water utility services. Provides that the taxes apply to receipts received in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023, and to the consumption of water utility services billed after December 31, 2023. Provides that the tax rate for both taxes is 1.4%. Requires tax revenues to be distributed to the cities, towns, and counties from which the taxes were derived. Requires cities, towns, and counties to use tax revenues for infrastructure necessary to promote economic development.