HB 2650
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; in computer data center equipment incentive program, providing for certification prohibition; providing for Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development certification and standards; and imposing duties.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Tax Reform Code to establish new regulations and incentives related to computer data center development. It prohibits the department from certifying new data centers after December 31, 2032, and introduces a certification process called ‘Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development’ (GRID) with specific requirements regarding energy sources, community benefits, and water usage. The bill also modifies the definition of ‘tax benefit’ and creates a prohibition on certification for data centers that do not meet certain criteria, including using proof of work crypto-asset mining.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the certification of new computer data centers after December 31, 2032.
- Establishes the ‘Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development’ (GRID) certification program with specific requirements.
- Modifies the definition of ‘tax benefit’ to include specific articles of the Tax Reform Code.
- Requires data centers to utilize clean firm energy sources and demonstrate incremental capacity.
- Mandates community outreach and benefit plans for GRID-certified data centers.
- Creates an alternative compliance payment rate for data centers that do not meet clean energy requirements.
- Establishes a process for obtaining a sales and use tax GRID certificate of exemption.
- Requires data centers to maintain detailed records and comply with State tax laws.
Who is affected
- Computer data center owners and operators
- Pennsylvania residents and businesses
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Napoleon J. Nelson
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours