SB3944Introduced in the Senate
USE/OCC TX-SOLAR PANELS
Introduced by Donald DeWitte, District 33
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2027, tangible personal property that is purchased for the improvement of residential or nonresidential real estate by the installation of a solar energy system that is primarily used to provide electricity to the premises is exempt from taxation under the Acts.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Revenue
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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