2007 House Bill 5120

Authorize tax breaks for certain gasification plants

Introduced in the House

Aug. 21, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Paul Opsommer (R-93)

To make “integrated gasification combined cycle plants” eligible for renaissance zone status. This refers to a facility that produces “synthesis gas from low or negative-value carbon-based feedstocks, including, but not limited to, coal and petroleum coke.” Firms in “renaissance zones” are exempt from all state and local taxes.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology