Alaska 33rd Legislature (2023-2024) Status: Passed House 2 R cosponsors

HB 144 — An Act relating to education tax credits; and providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of secs. 1, 2, and 21, ch. 61, SLA 2014.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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What changed in the latest version

7 added · 45 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of HB 144 introduces new requirements for taxpayers and producers seeking tax credits for contributions to research. Specifically, they must now show that the results of their research will be made available to the state. This change is important because it aims to ensure that the state benefits from the research funded by these tax credits, potentially leading to more public access to valuable information and advancements.

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Engrossment Correction Dated May 3, 2024 DISCARD PRIOR VERSION, RETAIN THIS CORRECTED VERSION 33-LS0654\A.A HOUSE BILL NO.
33-LS0654\A HOUSE BILL NO.
144 am IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVES RUFFRIDGE, Prax Amended:
144 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVES RUFFRIDGE, Prax Introduced:
5/1/24 Introduced:
3/29/23 Referred:
3/29/23 A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to education tax credits;
Education, Finance A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to education tax credits;
AS 21.96.070 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
(g) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a taxpayer must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available, or will be made available, to the state.
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AS 43.20.014 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
(h) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a taxpayer must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available, or will be made available, to the state.
* Sec.
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AS 43.55.019 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
(i) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a producer must demonstrate that research resulting from the HB0144b -1- HB 144 am New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0654\A.A contribution is made available, or will be made available, to the state.
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AS 43.56.018 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
(h) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, an owner of property taxable under this chapter must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available, or will be made available, to the state.
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AS 43.65.018 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
(h) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a person engaged in the business of mining in the state must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available, or will be made available, to the state.
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AS 43.75.018 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
(h) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a person engaged in a fisheries business must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available, or will be made available, to the state.
* Sec.
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AS 43.77.045 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
(h) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a person engaged in a floating fisheries business must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available, or will be made available, to the state.
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HB 144 am -2- HB0144b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
HB0144a -1- HB 144 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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The bill adds conditions for receiving tax credits related to research contributions and repeals certain effective dates from previous laws.

  • AS 21.96.070

    (g) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a taxpayer must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available, or will be made available, to the state.

    Establishes a new requirement for taxpayers to ensure research is available to the state to qualify for tax credits.

  • AS 43.20.014

    (h) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a taxpayer must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available, or will be made available, to the state.

    Imposes a similar requirement on taxpayers for research credits under this section.

  • AS 43.55.019

    (i) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a producer must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available, or will be made available, to the state.

    Requires producers to show that research resulting from contributions is available to the state to qualify for tax credits.

  • AS 43.56.018

    (h) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, an owner of property taxable under this chapter must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available, or will be made available, to the state.

    Adds a requirement for property owners to ensure the availability of research to the state for tax credits.

  • AS 43.65.018

    (h) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a person engaged in the business of mining in the state must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available, or will be made available, to the state.

    Mandates that mining business operators ensure research is available to the state for receiving tax credits.

  • AS 43.75.018

    (h) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a person engaged in a fisheries business must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available, or will be made available, to the state.

    Requires fisheries business operators to meet the new research availability condition for tax credits.

  • AS 43.77.045

    (h) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a person engaged in a floating fisheries business must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available, or will be made available, to the state.

    Imposes a similar requirement on floating fisheries businesses for tax credit eligibility.

  • Section 8

    Sections 1, 2, and 21, ch. 61, SLA 2014

    Repeals specific sections from prior legislation, removing their effective date.

  • Section 9

    Section 37, ch. 61, SLA 2014

    Repeals another section from prior legislation, which may affect existing provisions.

Action History

  1. (S) Minutes (SFIN)

  2. (S) Scheduled but Not Heard

  3. (S) FINANCE at 09:00 AM SENATE FINANCE 532

  4. (S) REFERRED TO FINANCE

  5. (S) FIN

  6. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  7. (H) VERSION: HB 144 AM

  8. (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)

  9. (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

  10. (H) PASSED Y35 N4 A1

  11. (H) READ THE THIRD TIME HB 144 AM

  12. (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/2 CALENDAR

  13. (H) AM NO 4 NOT OFFERED

  14. (H) AM NO 3 AS AMD ADOPTED Y25 N15

  15. (H) AM 1 TO AM 3 ADOPTED Y25 N15

  16. (H) AM NO 3 OFFERED

  17. (H) AM NO 2 OFFERED AND WITHDRAWN

  18. (H) AM NO 1 FAILED Y8 N32

  19. (H) MOTION TO WITHDRAW FAILED Y14 N26

  20. (H) AM NO 1 OFFERED

  21. (H) BEFORE HOUSE IN SECOND READING

  22. (H) HELD IN SECOND READING TO 5/1 CALENDAR

  23. (H) READ THE SECOND TIME

  24. (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 4/29/2024

  25. (H) Moved HB 144 Out of Committee -- Please Note Time Change --

  26. (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519

  27. (H) FN3: (REV)

  28. (H) FN2: ZERO(CED)

  29. (H) AM: GALVIN, JOSEPHSON

  30. (H) NR: STAPP, HANNAN, ORTIZ

  31. (H) DP: COULOMBE, CRONK, D.JOHNSON, EDGMON

  32. (H) FIN RPT 4DP 3NR 2AM

  33. (H) Minutes (HFIN)

  34. (H) Heard & Held

  35. (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519

  36. (H) Minutes (HRLS)

  37. (H) RULES at 04:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  38. (H) -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- -- MEETING CANCELED --

  39. (H) EDUCATION at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  40. (H) Minutes (HEDC)

  41. (H) Moved HB 144 Out of Committee

  42. (H) EDUCATION at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  43. (H) FIN REFERRAL ADDED AFTER EDC

  44. (H) FN1: (REV)

  45. (H) AM: STORY

  46. (H) DP: HIMSCHOOT, MCKAY, MCCORMICK, PRAX, RUFFRIDGE

  47. (H) EDC RPT 5DP 1AM

  48. (H) COSPONSOR(S): PRAX

  49. (H) Minutes (HEDC)

  50. (H) Heard & Held

  51. (H) EDUCATION at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  52. (H) Minutes (HEDC)

  53. (H) Heard & Held

  54. (H) EDUCATION at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  55. (H) EDC

  56. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 144?
HB 144 is sponsored by Mike Prax (R) and Justin Ruffridge (R).
What is the current status of HB 144?
This bill died with 33rd Legislature (2023-2024). It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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