HB 2359
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), entitled "An act relating to tax reform and State taxation by codifying and enumerating certain subjects of taxation and imposing taxes thereon; providing procedures for the payment, collection, administration and enforcement thereof; providing for tax credits in certain cases; conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Revenue, certain employers, fiduciaries, individuals, persons, corporations and other entities; prescribing crimes, offenses and penalties," in computer data center equipment incentive program, further providing for definitions, for application for certification, for eligibility requirements relating to * * *
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Right-to-Know Law to create a computer data center equipment incentive program. It establishes requirements for certification, including defining ‘data center,’ outlining application procedures, and specifying eligibility criteria related to sales and use tax refunds and exemptions. The bill also mandates that data center owners notify the Department of Revenue about their facility’s compliance with certain requirements and prohibits confidentiality agreements that restrict public disclosure of information related to data center development.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘data center’ for certification purposes.
- Establishes application requirements for data center certification, including investment and operational details.
- Requires data centers to develop and submit a community protection plan outlining impacts on the local community.
- Mandates annual footprint reports to track energy and water consumption.
- Prohibits confidentiality agreements that restrict the disclosure of data center information to the public.
- Specifies notification requirements for certification compliance.
- Addresses sales and use tax refund and exemption programs related to data centers.
- Creates a process for retaining a certification after initial compliance.
Who is affected
- Businesses operating computer data centers
- The Department of Revenue
- Local municipalities
- Pennsylvania residents and businesses subject to state taxes
- Individuals seeking access to public information
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Cosponsors
Joseph Hohenstein
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