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S 5358

Establishes a tax credit for sewer lateral pipe replacement or repair

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Leroy Comrie

Establishes a tax credit for sewer lateral replacement or repair to cut leaks and backups, benefiting property owners and public health by encouraging upgrades.

REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
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Bill Summary · S 5358

S 5358 — Summary

Overview

  • Bill Number: S 5358
  • Title: Establishes a tax credit for sewer lateral pipe replacement or repair
  • Sponsor (primary): Leroy Comrie
  • Status: Referred to Budget and Revenue
  • Introduced: February 20, 2025
  • Legislative Actions: both entries on 2025-02-20 indicate referral to the Budget and Revenue committee
  • Related Bills (prior-session): S 7180, S 5219, S 3954, S 5726

Purpose and intent

The bill seeks to create a tax credit to incentivize property owners to replace or repair sewer lateral pipes (the section of pipe connecting a property’s plumbing to the municipal sewer system). The overarching goal is to reduce sewer leaks, backups, and associated public health and environmental risks, while encouraging investments in essential infrastructure at the property level.

Key provisions (as stated)

  • The bill would establish a tax credit for costs related to sewer lateral pipe replacement or repair.
  • Specific details such as who can claim the credit (owners vs. landlords, individuals vs. businesses), eligible costs, credit amount or percentage, caps, carryforward provisions, and sunset/expiration are not provided in the available information.
  • Administrative mechanics (claim process, documentation required, verification, interaction with other credits) are not specified here.

Note: The exact design of the credit (eligibility, amounts, limitations, and duration) will be defined in the bill text. The summary below reflects what is currently available.

Affected parties

  • Primary likely beneficiaries: property owners undertaking sewer lateral replacement or repair.
  • Other potential stakeholders: local governments (in administration or permitting aspects), plumbing contractors, and utility/public health officials who focus on sewer systems.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill has been referred to the Budget and Revenue committee, indicating a focus on potential fiscal/ Revenue impacts and policy alignment with state budget priorities.
  • As of the information provided, there are no posted committee hearings or further action dates.

Fiscal and budgetary considerations (anticipated)

  • Creating a tax credit would reduce state tax revenue by the value of credits claimed, potentially increasing use of credits during years with eligible projects.
  • Without credit amounts, caps, or eligibility limits, the state fiscal impact cannot be quantified. The Budget and Revenue committee will assess revenue effects, administration, and cost containment.

Related legislation

  • Prior-session bills (S 7180, S 5219, S 3954, S 5726) suggest ongoing interest in sewer lateral incentives, possibly with similar aims or mechanisms. Monitoring these bills could provide context on policy design and fiscal impacts.

Next steps for readers

  • Review the full bill text when available to understand:
    • credit amount, qualifying expenditures, and eligibility criteria
    • claimant type (individual vs. business) and filing requirements
    • any sunset provisions, cap limits, or carryover rules
    • interaction with other tax credits and state budget considerations
  • Track action in the Budget and Revenue committee for potential amendments and floor votes.

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

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