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2013 SESSION

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(HB1699)

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE

FINANCE

    1. Line 188, introduced, after center.

      insert

        For purposes of this subdivision, "data center" means a facility whose primary services are the storage, management, and processing of digital data and is used to house (i) computer and network systems, including associated components such as servers, network equipment and appliances, telecommunications, and data storage systems; (ii) systems for monitoring and managing infrastructure performance; (iii) equipment used for the transformation, transmission, distribution, or management of at least one megawatt of capacity of electrical power and cooling, including substations, uninterruptible power supply systems, all electrical plant equipment, and associated air handlers; (iv) internet-related equipment and services; (v) data communications connections; (vi) environmental controls; (vii) fire protection systems; and (viii) security systems and services.

FINANCE

    2. Line 195, introduced, after center

      strike

        the remainder of line 195, all of line 196, and through classification on line 197

      insert

        could be included in classifications set forth in subdivision A 11, 26, 27, or 42, then the computer equipment and peripherals used in a data center shall be taxed at the lowest rate available under subdivision A 11, 26, 27, or 42