Proposed S.B. No. 185
Session Year 2026

AN ACT EXEMPTING SMALL BUSINESSES FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES ON ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS.

To exempt from the sales and use taxes the sale of electricity and natural gas to small businesses.

Other Bills with Similar Topics

  Natural gas 

 

• HB05337 - AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEM INCENTIVES.
• SB00002 - AN ACT SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMERCE.
• SB00246 - AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF NATURAL GAS RATES FOR COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL CUSTOMERS.
• SB00420 - AN ACT CONCERNING NATURAL GAS AND GAS COMPANIES.
• SB00453 - AN ACT CONCERNING A CLIMATE CHANGE RELATED SURCHARGE ON CERTAIN INSURANCE POLICIES.

  Sales and use tax exemptions 

 

• HB05021 - AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN ARTICLES OF CHILDREN'S CLOTHING FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.
• HB05055 - AN ACT EXEMPTING HEALTH AND ATHLETIC CLUB SERVICES FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.
• HB05095 - AN ACT EXEMPTING PET GROOMING SERVICES FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.
• HB05105 - AN ACT EXEMPTING HANDICAP RAMPS FOR RESIDENTIAL USE FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.
• HB05106 - AN ACT EXEMPTING HOSPITAL BEDS FOR HOME HEALTH CARE USE FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.
• HB05111 - AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERVICES USED FOR BURIALS AND CREMATIONS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.
• HB05132 - AN ACT EXEMPTING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED IN THE PROCESS OF COLORING OR MIXING PAINT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.
• HB05292 - AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN SALES TO MILITARY AND VETERANS-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.
• HB05443 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES RATE FOR AND APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES, PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING AND CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY USED IN BURIALS AND CREMATIONS, DEDICATING FUNDING FOR THE TOURISM FUND AND INCREASING THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT FOR SALES TAX-FREE WEEK.
• SB00001 - AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, MAKING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE AND CONCERNING PROVISIONS RELATING TO REVENUE, SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE BUDGET.
• SB00002 - AN ACT SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMERCE.
• SB00106 - AN ACT EXEMPTING DOG GROOMING SERVICES FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.
• SB00115 - AN ACT EXEMPTING COVID-19 AT-HOME TEST KITS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.
• SB00184 - AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN ARTICLES OF CLOTHING FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.
• SB00206 - AN ACT EXEMPTING THE COST OF HEADSTONES UP TO A CERTAIN AMOUNT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

  Small businesses 

 

• HB05008 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDIT.
• HB05023 - AN ACT REDUCING FEES FOR SMALL BUSINESS FILINGS WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE.
• HB05319 - AN ACT CONCERNING A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.
• HB05467 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF A DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CONCIERGE SERVICES TO SMALL BUSINESSES.
• HB05478 - AN ACT SUPPORTING "LEARN AND EARN" INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
• HB05569 - AN ACT CONCERNING A SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDIT FOR QUALIFIED LOCAL MEDIA ADVERTISING EXPENSES.
• SB00084 - AN ACT CONCERNING ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE REVENUE.
• SB00417 - AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO ESTABLISH AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM.