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HB 5442: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR AND TAX AGREEMENTS RELATED TO CERTAIN CLASS I RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES.

Greg HowardEnacted

HB 5442 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 4, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR AND TAX AGREEMENTS RELATED TO CERTAIN CLASS I RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Incentivizes adoption of Class I renewable energy
  • Supports transition to sustainable power sources

Risks

  • Potential for localized siting disputes

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Provides clarity for developers on tax agreements
  • Encourages renewable energy investment

Risks

  • Potential reduction in municipal tax revenue
  • Risk of tax burden shifting to other property owners

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Promotes cleaner energy access

Risks

  • Potential conflict between municipal budgets and clean energy goals
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Property tax exemptions may create fiscal challenges for municipalities dependent on current property assessment structures

Limitation

Analysis based on abstract only; full text specifics regarding tax agreement caps are unavailable

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Where it stands

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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