HB2382--SALESTAXONCERTAINPURCHASESOFUTILITIES SPONSOR: Hardwick Thisbillexemptsfromthedefinitionof"retailsale"or"saleat retail"forthepurposesofsalestaxlawthepurchasebypersons operatinghotels,motels,orothertransientaccommodation establishments ofcertainutilities,whichareusedtoheat,cool, orprovidewaterorpowertotheguests'accommodations, as specifiedinthebill,andwhichareincludedinthechargemade fortheaccommodations. Anypersonrequiredtoremitsalestaxon thesepurchasespriortoAugust28,2022,isentitledtoarefund onsuchtaxes. PortionsofthisbillhaveadelayedeffectivedateofJanuary1, 2023. ThisbillissimilartoSB945(2022).