House Appropriations Committee passes repeal of data‑center tax exemption

The House Appropriations Committee passed House Bill 21‑98 after a brief overview from the executive director and a roll‑call vote, and the measure was referred to the House floor.

The executive director told the committee that House Bill 21‑98 "eliminates the sales and use tax exemption for computer data center equipment incentive program." Chairman Harris then called the bill up for consideration and the committee proceeded to a roll‑call vote.

During the vote, Chairman Harris stated, "All the Democrats will vote in the affirmative." Several members were recorded as voting yes, including Barton, Brown, DiVento, Flood, Krupa, Kutz, Mako, Marcel and Alsommer; other members or pairs (Ryker and Rigby) were recorded as voting no and Chairman Struzzi was recorded as voting no. Chairman Harris declared, "Seeing that the ayes have it, House Bill 21‑98 will pass the committee, be referred to the floor of the House."

No amendments, motions to table, or extended debate were recorded in the committee transcript. With no further business, Chairman Harris adjourned the meeting.

The committee's action forwards House Bill 21‑98 to the next stage in the legislative process; referral to the floor means the full House will consider the measure at a later date. The transcript does not record a final tally of yes and no votes by number nor the names of every member present; those details are not specified in the record provided.