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A 1951

Requires the use of local labor to qualify for certain real property tax exemptions relating to business investment and the installation of certain energy systems

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Maher

Requires local labor to qualify for real property tax exemptions tied to business investment and energy-system installs, boosting local jobs.

HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
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Bill Summary · A 1951

Summary: Assembly Bill A-1951

Overview

Assembly Bill A-1951 proposes a condition for qualifying certain real property tax exemptions tied to business investment and the installation of energy systems. Specifically, it would require the use of local labor in order to qualify for these exemptions. The bill is currently in the committee stage, having been introduced on January 14, 2025 and referred to the Real Property Taxation committee. The primary sponsor is Assemblymember Brian Maher. A related bill from a prior session is A-7747.

Purpose and intent

  • To ensure that real property tax exemptions connected to business investment and energy-system installations are granted only when projects utilize local labor.
  • The policy aims to promote local job creation and labor participation in projects that benefit from tax exemptions.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title)

  • Conditioning eligibility for certain real property tax exemptions on the use of local labor.
  • Applies to exemptions linked to:
    • Business investment
    • Installation of certain energy systems
  • The bill would specify the criteria for what constitutes “local labor” and how compliance is demonstrated (details would be in the full text).

Who would be affected

  • Businesses and developers pursuing real property tax exemptions for investments and energy-system installations.
  • Contractors and workers who would need to meet any local-labor requirements to qualify for exemptions.
  • Local governments or tax authorities administering the exemptions and verifying compliance.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: January 14, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Real Property Taxation (committee referral indicates the bill is in early processing and has not yet been considered on the floor).
  • Legislative actions recorded: Referred to Real Property Taxation on January 14, 2025 (listed twice in the provided actions, likely reflecting a clerical entry).
  • Related legislation: A-7747 from a prior session, suggesting possible continuity or refinement of local-labor requirements in exemptions.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Fiscal/tiscal impact: Depending on how many projects qualify under the new condition, there could be changes in the number of exemptions granted and associated revenue implications for local governments.
  • Local job effects: The bill could increase local employment in construction and related trades for projects that seek exemptions.
  • Implementation details: Key questions include how “local labor” is defined (geographic scope, qualifications, and verification), temporary waivers or exceptions, enforcement mechanisms, and how existing projects would be treated if enacted retroactively.
  • Administrative burden: Localities would need processes to verify labor sourcing and document compliance for exemption approval.

Notes

  • The specific text of A-1951, including exact definitions and procedural rules, is not provided here. The summary reflects the bill’s title, stated purpose, and the available status and sponsor information. Readers should consult the bill’s full text and any official fiscal notes for precise language and implementation details.

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

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