Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT EXTENDING TAX EXEMPTION, PRIVILEGES AND ASSISTANCE TO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES AS A MATTER OF STATE POLICY TO AID THE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ON TOTAL ELECTRIFICATION
Congress Author
Date filed
August 4, 2004
Scope

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. HB02130
FULL TITLE : AN ACT EXTENDING TAX EXEMPTION, PRIVILEGES AND ASSISTANCE TO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES AS A MATTER OF STATE POLICY TO AID THE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ON TOTAL ELECTRIFICATION
ABSTRACT : The bill provides that for a period of 50 years from the date of cooperative organization as a non-stock entity operating as a public entity, rural electric cooperatives (RECs) shall be exempt from the payment of: a) all national and local taxes and fees including but not limited to franchise, realty and business taxes; and b) all duties or imposts on foreign materials, equipment and goods acquired for the operation of the RECs.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : VALDEZ, EDGAR L.
DATE FILED : 2004-08-04
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
CO-AUTHORS :
1. Pablo 2. Madamba
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS ON 2004-08-10

Abstract

The bill provides that for a period of 50 years from the date of cooperative organization as a non-stock entity operating as a public entity, rural electric cooperatives (RECs) shall be exempt from the payment of: a) all national and local taxes and fees including but not limited to franchise, realty and business taxes; and b) all duties or imposts on foreign materials, equipment and goods acquired for the operation of the RECs.'

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