HB785

AN ACT relating to solar farms in the Commonwealth.

Introduced·2/27/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB785 imposes an annual excise tax on solar farms generating over 500 kilowatts on five or more acres.

Kentucky HB785 introduces an annual excise tax on solar farms within the state. The tax applies to solar farms that generate over 500 kilowatts and occupy five or more acres. Owners must file yearly tax returns and keep accurate records. The tax rate is set at $200 per acre and is adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. Revenues from the tax are directed to the rural development fund. Owners are subject to penalties for non-compliance, including incomplete or fraudulent returns.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 6

House

to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Feb 27

House

introduced in House

Feb 27

House

to Committee on Committees (H)