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SB 239

Income tax; limiting credit allowance for zero-emission facilities to certain tax years; limiting carry forward of credit. Effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Shaw and 1 co-sponsor

SB 239 restricts Oklahoma's zero-emission facility tax credits by limiting claim years and eliminating carryforward provisions, reducing clean energy investment incentives.

Coauthored by Senator Hamilton
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Bill Summary · SB 239

Legislative bill overview

SB 239 would restrict Oklahoma's income tax credit for zero-emission facilities by limiting which tax years businesses can claim the credit and preventing unused credits from being carried forward to future years. The bill essentially narrows the window and reduces the total value of this tax incentive for clean energy infrastructure investments.

Why is this important

Tax credits for zero-emission facilities are designed to encourage businesses to invest in renewable energy and cleaner technologies. Restricting when credits can be used and eliminating carryforward provisions reduces the financial incentive, potentially discouraging private investment in green energy projects and affecting Oklahoma's clean energy development trajectory.

Potential points of contention

  • Business investment impact: Companies planning multi-year clean energy projects may face reduced incentives, potentially shifting investments to states with more favorable credit terms
  • Clean energy policy conflict: This restriction contradicts many states' climate and economic development goals of promoting renewable energy adoption
  • Credit utilization fairness: Eliminating carryforward means businesses unable to use credits immediately lose them entirely, creating disparities based on company profitability timing

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

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