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SF 2049

Rochester Public Utilities Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project certain electric meters and software exemption provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Boldon

Exempts sales/use tax on specific electric meters and software tied to Rochester Public Utilities’ AMI project, lowering costs for RPU and suppliers and reducing state revenue.

Referred to Taxes
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Bill Summary · SF 2049

Summary: SF 2049 — Rochester Public Utilities Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project — Exemption Provision for Certain Electric Meters and Software

Quick Facts

  • Bill Number: SF 2049 (Senate)
  • Title: Rochester Public Utilities Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project certain electric meters and software exemption provision
  • Status: Referred to Taxes
  • Introduced: March 3, 2025
  • Legislative Actions: Introduction and first reading on March 3, 2025; referred to Taxes the same day
  • Companion Bill: HF 1760

Purpose and Intent

SF 2049 appears to seek a sales and use tax exemption for specific items connected to Rochester Public Utilities’ (RPU) Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. The title indicates the bill would provide an exemption for certain electric meters and software used in the AMI project. The underlying intent is to reduce tax-related costs for equipment and software necessary to deploy or operate RPU’s AMI system.

Key Provisions (High Level)

  • Create or authorize a sales and use tax exemption for:
    • Electric meters relevant to the Rochester Public Utilities AMI project
    • Software associated with or used for the AMI project
  • The exemption would likely define:
    • Eligible items and criteria for eligibility
    • Scope of exemption (sales tax, use tax, or both)
    • Any duration, caps, or phase-in provisions
    • Compliance or reporting requirements
  • The bill would apply specifically to the Rochester Public Utilities AMI initiative, with potential applicability to vendors and installers supplying the eligible meters and software.

Note: The full text would specify precise definitions, eligibility criteria, applicability, duration, and administration details. This summary reflects the bill’s title and summary information currently available.

Affected Parties

  • Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) and its AMI project participants
  • Suppliers and vendors of eligible electric meters and associated software
  • Installers and contractors working on the AMI project
  • Potentially, customers indirectly affected via the AMI rollout (through project costs and service reliability)

Fiscal and Policy Implications

  • Potential reduction in state revenue to the extent sales/use taxes are foregone on eligible items.
  • Administrative and compliance considerations for implementing the exemption.
  • Interaction with other tax exemptions or incentives targeting utility infrastructure or AMI projects.

Procedural Timeline

  • 2025-03-03: Introduced and given first reading
  • 2025-03-03: Referred to the Taxes committee
  • Next steps (pending): Committee hearings, potential amendments, movement to floor for debate and votes, and eventual consideration by the Senate and House (through their respective companion HF 1760) with the Governor’s action possible upon passage.

Related Legislation

  • Companion: HF 1760

Remarks

This summary reflects available information as of the introduction date. For detailed provisions, definitions, and eligibility criteria, the full bill text and fiscal note should be consulted once published by the Legislature.

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

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