The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the transaction privilege tax (TPT) deduction and use tax exemption for qualifying equipment purchased by certified healthy forest enterprises. Under current law, the exemption applies to qualifying equipment purchased until December 31, 2026. The bill would extend this deadline to December 31, 2028, allowing businesses more time to benefit from the tax incentives associated with harvesting or processing qualifying forest products.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the requirements for businesses to qualify for the TPT deduction and use tax exemption. It specifies that the certified healthy forest enterprise must present its certification from the Arizona Commerce Authority at the time of purchase, ensuring compliance with the established criteria. Overall, the bill aims to support forest health initiatives by providing extended financial incentives to eligible businesses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 42-5061, 42-5159, 42-5156, 23-501, 36-1901, 28-5201, 42-5074, 42-6017, 88-525, 95-627, 99-661, 111-296, 28-5739, 28-8344, 42-5001, 42-5075, 42-5009, 28-2154, 28-2154.01, 42-5073, 3-311, 46-191, 36-551, 41-3201, 41-1514.02, 1-215, 49-426, 49-480, 41-1516, 44-1771, 42-5014, 42-5063, 45-604, 28-1171, 104-104, 41-1519, 44-1302, 42-5064, 42-5029, 42-5032.01
House Engrossed Version: 42-5061, 42-5159, 42-5156, 23-501, 36-1901, 28-5201, 42-5074, 42-6017, 88-525, 95-627, 99-661, 111-296, 28-5739, 28-8344, 42-5001, 42-5075, 42-5009, 28-2154, 28-2154.01, 42-5073, 3-311, 46-191, 36-551, 41-3201, 41-1514.02, 1-215, 49-426, 49-480, 41-1516, 44-1771, 42-5014, 42-5063, 45-604, 28-1171, 104-104, 41-1519, 44-1302, 42-5064, 42-5029, 42-5032.01
Chaptered Version: 42-5061, 42-5159, 42-5156, 23-501, 36-1901, 28-5201, 42-5074, 42-6017, 88-525, 95-627, 99-661, 111-296, 28-5739, 28-8344, 42-5001, 42-5075, 42-5009, 28-2154, 28-2154.01, 42-5073, 3-311, 46-191, 36-551, 41-3201, 41-1514.02, 1-215, 49-426, 49-480, 41-1516, 44-1771, 42-5014, 42-5063, 45-604, 28-1171, 104-104, 41-1519, 44-1302, 42-5064, 42-5029, 42-5032.01