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SF 2437

Definition modification of residential generator

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Dibble

SF 2437 amends the definition of residential generator, changing which devices qualify for tax incentives and waste rules, affecting homeowners and manufacturers.

Referred to Taxes
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Bill Summary · SF 2437

Summary: SF 2437 — Definition modification of residential generator

Quick facts

  • Bill number: SF 2437
  • Title: Definition modification of residential generator
  • Status: Referred to Taxes
  • Introduced: March 13, 2025
  • Classification: bill
  • Subject: Taxation, Waste and Waste Management
  • Companion: HF 1352 (House)

Purpose and intent

SF 2437 proposes a modification to the statutory definition of “residential generator.” While the exact statutory text is not provided here, the bill is categorized under Taxation and Waste/Waste Management, and is intended to clarify or change how a residential generator is defined for purposes within those areas. The change would affect how the term is interpreted in related tax provisions and potentially related regulatory or waste management provisions.

Key provisions (what the bill would do)

  • Amend the statutory definition of “residential generator.”
  • The core change would clarify or alter which devices or installations qualify as a residential generator for tax and waste-management-related applications.
  • Precise language, thresholds (e.g., capacity, fuel type, installation context), eligibility criteria, and any exemptions or tax implications would be determined by the actual text of the amendment.

Note: The specific textual changes, impacted statutes, and any associated tax treatment (e.g., credits, exemptions, exemptions from tiers, disposal requirements) are not provided in the information available. The summary below reflects likely areas given the bill’s title and subject.

Potential impact and affected parties

  • Residents/homeowners: If the definition affects eligibility for tax incentives, rebates, or regulatory requirements related to residential generators, homeowners could see changes in eligibility, compliance obligations, or costs.
  • Manufacturers and installers of residential generators: Redefinition could alter what products or configurations qualify under tax or waste-management programs, influencing marketing, sales, and compliance.
  • Waste management and environmental programs: Changes to the definition could affect how discarded or end-of-life generators are classified and managed under state waste rules.
  • Tax policy practitioners and policymakers: Clarifies or realigns how residential generators are treated under tax statutes and related programs.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduction and first reading: March 13, 2025
  • Committee assignment: Referred to Taxes
  • House companion: HF 1352 (indicates parallel consideration in the House)
  • Next steps: Legislative action will depend on committee hearings, potential amendments, fiscal impact analysis, and eventual floor votes in both chambers.

What to watch

  • Review the actual bill text for precise definitional changes and any downstream tax or regulatory effects.
  • Monitor fiscal notes, committee testimony, and amendments that clarify eligibility, compliance, and enforcement.
  • Consider alignment with related waste management regulations and any impact on programs benefiting residential generators.

If you’d like, I can integrate the exact bill language once it’s available to provide a more detailed provisions-by-provision analysis.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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