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SB 237 status: Introduced — Pocket veto 06/01/2026 (updated Jun 1, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Bill summary
The bill would classify large-scale battery energy storage systems similarly to manufacturing facilities for the purpose of ad valorem tax exemptions.
Energy companies operating utility-scale battery systems, local municipalities, and school districts that rely on property tax revenue.
Entities must file applications for the exemption; specific operational definitions for eligible 'battery energy storage systems' are required.
Direct reduction in property tax collections for local jurisdictions.
Pocket vetoed on 06/01/2026; legislation is currently inactive.
Promotes investment in grid-scale energy storage, potentially increasing grid reliability and supporting renewable energy adoption.
Impact on the fiscal health of local communities and school funding due to the potential reduction in the taxable property base.
The exact criteria for the exemption application and the total projected revenue loss to local governments remain unstated.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Positive outlook
Mixed / Neutral
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Positive outlook
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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