HOUSE BILL 18

52nd legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2015

INTRODUCED BY

Bill McCamley

 

 

 

 

 

AN ACT

RELATING TO TAXATION; REQUIRING CERTAIN GROSS RECEIPTS AND COMPENSATING TAX DEDUCTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS TO BE SEPARATELY STATED AND ITEMIZED; REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF TAXATION AND REVENUE TO PROMULGATE RULES FOR SEPARATELY STATING AND ITEMIZING GROSS RECEIPTS AND COMPENSATING TAX DEDUCTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING A SUNSET FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS AND COMPENSATING TAX ACT; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     SECTION 1. Section 7-9-5 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1966, Chapter 47, Section 5, as amended) is amended to read:

     "7-9-5. PRESUMPTION OF TAXABILITY.--

          A. To prevent evasion of the gross receipts tax and to aid in its administration, it is presumed that all receipts of a person engaging in business are subject to the gross receipts tax. [Any]

          B. Except as provided in Subsections C through E of this section, a person that is exempt from or that may take a deduction against the tax liability imposed pursuant to the Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax Act shall separately state and itemize the exemption or deduction in a manner required by the department. Multiple claims for the same exemption or deduction claimed in the same period may be aggregated.

          C. Receipts that may be deducted pursuant to the following provisions of the Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax Act shall not be required to be separately stated or itemized:

                (1) Sections 7-9-47, 7-9-48 and 7-9-49 NMSA 1978;

                (2) Sections 7-9-50, 7-9-51, 7-9-52, 7-9-52.1, 7-9-53, 7-9-54, 7-9-54.1, 7-9-55, 7-9-56, 7-9-56.1, 7-9-56.2, 7-9-57, 7-9-57.1, 7-9-58 and 7-9-59 NMSA 1978;

                (3) Sections 7-9-60, 7-9-61.1, 7-9-62, 7-9-62.1, 7-9-63, 7-9-64, 7-9-65, 7-9-66, 7-9-66.1, 7-9-67, 7-9-68 and 7-9-69 NMSA 1978;

                (4) Sections 7-9-70, 7-9-71, 7-9-74, 7-9-75, 7-9-76, 7-9-76.1, 7-9-76.2, 7-9-77, 7-9-78 and 7-9-78.1 NMSA 1978; and

                (5) Sections 7-9-85, 7-9-87, 7-9-89, 7-9-91, 7-9-108 and 7-9-109 NMSA 1978.

          D. Receipts that are exempt pursuant to the following provisions of the Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax Act shall not be required to be separately stated or itemized:

                (1) Sections 7-9-3.3 and 7-9-3.5 NMSA 1978;

                (2) Sections 7-9-13, 7-9-13.1, 7-9-13.2, 7-9-14, 7-9-15, 7-9-16, 7-9-17, 7-9-18, 7-9-18.1 and 7-9-19 NMSA 1978;

                (3) Sections 7-9-22, 7-9-22.1, 7-9-23, 7-9-23.1, 7-9-24, 7-9-25, 7-9-26, 7-9-27, 7-9-28 and 7-9-29 NMSA 1978;

                (4) Sections 7-9-31, 7-9-32, 7-9-33, 7-9-34, 7-9-35, 7-9-36, 7-9-37, 7-9-38, 7-9-38.1, 7-9-38.2 and 7-9-39 NMSA 1978; and

                (5) Sections 7-9-41, 7-9-41.3 and 7-9-41.4 NMSA 1978.

          E. A person engaged solely in transactions specifically exempt under the provisions of the Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax Act described in Subsection D of this section shall not be required to register or file a return under that act.

          [B.] F. If receipts from nontaxable charges for mobile telecommunications services are aggregated with and not separately stated from taxable charges for mobile telecommunications services, [then] the charges for nontaxable mobile telecommunications services shall be subject to gross receipts tax unless the home service provider can reasonably identify nontaxable charges in its books and records that are kept in the regular course of business. For the purposes of this subsection, "charges for mobile telecommunications services", "home service provider" and "mobile telecommunications services" have the meanings given in the federal Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act.

          G. The secretary shall promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this section."

     SECTION 2. Section 7-9-13.3 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2001, Chapter 231, Section 12) is amended to read:

     "7-9-13.3. EXEMPTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND GOVERNMENTAL GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--STADIUM SURCHARGE.--[Exempted from the gross receipts tax and from the governmental gross receipts tax are the] Prior to July 1, 2025, receipts from selling tickets, parking, souvenirs, concessions, programs, advertising, merchandise, corporate suites or boxes, broadcast revenues and all other products, services or activities sold at, related to or occurring at a minor league baseball stadium on which a stadium surcharge is imposed pursuant to the Minor League Baseball Stadium Funding Act are exempt from the gross receipts tax and the governmental gross receipts tax."

     SECTION 3. Section 7-9-13.4 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2002, Chapter 20, Section 1) is amended to read:

     "7-9-13.4. EXEMPTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--SALE OF TEXTBOOKS FROM CERTAIN BOOKSTORES TO ENROLLED STUDENTS.--[Exempted from the gross receipts tax are the] Prior to July 1, 2025, receipts from the sale of textbooks and other materials that are required for courses at a public post-secondary educational institution if the sale is by a bookstore located on the campus of the institution and operated pursuant to a contractual agreement with that institution and the sale is to a student enrolled at the institution who displays a valid student identification card are exempt from the gross receipts tax."

     SECTION 4. Section 7-9-13.5 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2005, Chapter 351, Section 2) is amended to read:

     "7-9-13.5. EXEMPTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND GOVERNMENTAL GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--EVENT CENTER SURCHARGE.--[Exempted from the gross receipts tax and from the governmental gross receipts tax are the] Prior to July 1, 2025, receipts from selling tickets, parking, souvenirs, concessions, programs, advertising, merchandise, corporate suites or boxes, broadcast revenues and all other products or services sold at or related to a municipal event center or related to activities occurring at the event center on which an event center surcharge is imposed pursuant to the Municipal Event Center Funding Act are exempt from the gross receipts tax and the governmental gross receipts tax."

     SECTION 5. Section 7-9-20 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1988, Chapter 82, Section 1) is amended to read:

     "7-9-20. EXEMPTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--CERTAIN RECEIPTS OF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS.--[Exempted from the gross receipts tax are those] Prior to July 1, 2025, receipts of homeowners associations defined in Section 528(c)(l) (A thru D), (2), (3) and (4) (A, B and D) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, which are received as membership fees, dues or assessments from members who are owners of residential units, residences or residential lots, except for owners of time-share interests, for payment of taxes, insurance, utility expenses, management and improvement, maintenance or rehabilitation of those common areas, elements or facilities appurtenant thereto [which] that are for the sole use of the owners and their guests are exempt from the gross receipts tax."

     SECTION 6. Section 7-9-26.1 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2003, Chapter 62, Section 1) is amended to read:

     "7-9-26.1. EXEMPTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND COMPENSATING TAX--FUEL FOR SPACE VEHICLES.--

          A. [Exempted from the gross receipts tax are] Prior to July 1, 2025, the receipts from selling fuel, oxidizer or a substance that combines fuel and oxidizer to propel space vehicles or to operate space vehicle launchers are exempt from the gross receipts tax.

          B. [Exempted from the compensating tax is] Prior to July 1, 2025, the use of fuel, oxidizer or a substance that combines fuel and oxidizer to propel space vehicles or to operate space vehicle launchers is exempt from the compensating tax."

     SECTION 7. Section 7-9-30 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1969, Chapter 144, Section 23, as amended) is amended to read:

     "7-9-30. EXEMPTION--COMPENSATING TAX--RAILROAD EQUIPMENT, AIRCRAFT AND SPACE VEHICLES.--

          A. [Exempted from the compensating tax is] Prior to July 1, 2025, the use of railroad locomotives, trailers, containers, tenders or cars procured or bought for use in railroad transportation is exempt from the compensating tax.

          B. [Exempted from the compensating tax is] Prior to July 1, 2025, the use of commercial aircraft bought or leased primarily for use in the transportation of passengers or property for hire in interstate commerce is exempt from the compensating tax.

          C. [Exempted from the compensating tax is] Prior to July 1, 2025, the use of space vehicles for transportation of persons or property in, to or from space is exempt from the compensating tax."

     SECTION 8. Section 7-9-40 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1970, Chapter 60, Section 2, as amended) is amended to read:

     "7-9-40. EXEMPTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--PURSES AND JOCKEY REMUNERATION AT NEW MEXICO RACETRACKS--RECEIPTS FROM GROSS AMOUNTS WAGERED.--

          A. [Exempted from the gross receipts tax are the] Prior to July 1, 2025, receipts of horsemen, jockeys and trainers from race purses at New Mexico horse racetracks subject to the jurisdiction of the state racing commission are exempt from the gross receipts tax.

          B. Exempted from the gross receipts tax are the receipts of a racetrack from the commissions and other amounts authorized by Section [60-1-10] 60-1A-19 NMSA 1978 to be retained by a racetrack conducting horse races under the authority of a license from the state racing commission."

     SECTION 9. Section 7-9-41.1 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2007, Chapter 117, Section 1) is amended to read:

     "7-9-41.1. EXEMPTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND GOVERNMENTAL GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--ATHLETIC FACILITY SURCHARGE.--[Exempted from the gross receipts tax and from the governmental gross receipts tax are the] Prior to July 1, 2025, receipts of a university from an athletic facility surcharge imposed pursuant to the University Athletic Facility Funding Act are exempt from the gross receipts tax and the governmental gross receipts tax."

     SECTION 10. Section 7-9-41.2 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2007, Chapter 172, Section 13) is amended to read:

     "7-9-41.2. EXEMPTION--COMPENSATING TAX--LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE FUEL.--[Exempted from the compensating tax is] Prior to July 1, 2025, the use of fuel to be loaded or used by a common carrier in a locomotive engine is exempt from the compensating tax. For the purposes of this section, "locomotive engine" means a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks."

     SECTION 11. Section 7-9-54.2 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1995, Chapter 183, Section 2, as amended) is amended to read:

     "7-9-54.2. GROSS RECEIPTS--DEDUCTION--SPACEPORT OPERATION--SPACE OPERATIONS--LAUNCHING, OPERATING AND RECOVERING SPACE VEHICLES OR PAYLOADS--PAYLOAD SERVICES--OPERATIONALLY RESPONSIVE SPACE PROGRAM SERVICES.--

          A. Prior to July 1, 2025, receipts from launching, operating or recovering space vehicles or payloads in New Mexico may be deducted from gross receipts. 

          B. Prior to July 1, 2025, receipts from preparing a payload in New Mexico are deductible from gross receipts.

          C. Prior to July 1, 2025, receipts from operating a spaceport in New Mexico are deductible from gross receipts.

          D. Prior to July 1, 2025, receipts from the provision of research, development, testing and evaluation services for the United States air force operationally responsive space program may be deducted from gross receipts.

          E. As used in this section:

                (1) "operationally responsive space program" means a program authorized pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2273a;

                (2) "payload" means a system, subsystem or other mechanical structure or material to be conveyed into space that is designed, constructed or intended to perform a function in space; 

                (3) "space" means any location beyond altitudes of sixty thousand feet above the earth's mean sea level;

                (4) "space operations" means the process of commanding and controlling payloads in space; and

                (5) "spaceport" means an installation and related facilities used for the launching, landing, operating, recovering, servicing and monitoring of vehicles capable of entering or returning from space.

          F. Receipts from the sale of tangible personal property that will become an ingredient or component part of a construction project or from performing construction services may not be deducted under this section."

     SECTION 12. Section 7-9-54.3 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2002, Chapter 37, Section 8, as amended by Laws 2010, Chapter 77, Section 2 and by Laws 2010, Chapter 78, Section 2) is amended to read:

     "7-9-54.3. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--WIND AND SOLAR GENERATION EQUIPMENT--SALES TO GOVERNMENTS.--

          A. Prior to July 1, 2025, receipts from selling wind generation equipment or solar generation equipment to a government for the purpose of installing a wind or solar electric generation facility may be deducted from gross receipts.

          B. The deduction allowed pursuant to this section shall not be claimed for receipts from an expenditure for which a taxpayer claims a credit pursuant to Section 7-2-18.25, 7-2A-25 or 7-9G-2 NMSA 1978.

          C. As used in this section:

                (1) "government" means the United States or the state or a governmental unit or a subdivision, agency, department or instrumentality of the federal government or the state;

                (2) "related equipment" means transformers, circuit breakers and switching and metering equipment used to connect a wind or solar electric generation plant to the electric grid;

                (3) "solar generation equipment" means solar thermal energy collection, concentration and heat transfer and conversion equipment; solar tracking hardware and software; photovoltaic panels and inverters; support structures; turbines and associated electrical generating equipment used to generate electricity from solar thermal energy; and related equipment; and

                (4) "wind generation equipment" means wind generation turbines, blades, nacelles, rotors and supporting structures used to generate electricity from wind and related equipment."

     SECTION 13. Section 7-9-54.4 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2003, Chapter 62, Section 4) is amended to read:

     "7-9-54.4. DEDUCTION--COMPENSATING TAX--SPACE-RELATED TEST ARTICLES.--

          A. Prior to July 1, 2025, the value of space-related test articles used in New Mexico exclusively for research or testing, placing on public display after research or testing or storage for future research, testing or public display may be deducted in computing compensating tax due. This subsection does not apply to any other use of a space-related test article.

          B. Prior to July 1, 2025, the value of equipment and materials used in New Mexico for research or testing, or for supporting the research or testing of, space-related test articles or for storage of such equipment or materials for research or testing, or supporting the research and testing of, space-related test articles may be deducted in computing compensating tax due. This subsection does not apply to any other use of such equipment and materials.

          C. As used in this section, a "space-related test article" is a material or device intended to be used primarily in research or testing to determine properties and qualities of the material or properties, qualities or functioning of a device or technology when the principal use of the material, device or technology is intended to be in space or as part of, or associated with, a space vehicle."

     SECTION 14. Section 7-9-54.5 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2004, Chapter 16, Section 3) is amended to read:

     "7-9-54.5. DEDUCTION--COMPENSATING TAX--TEST ARTICLES.--

          A. Prior to July 1, 2025, the value of test articles upon which research or testing is conducted in New Mexico pursuant to a contract with the United States department of defense may be deducted in computing the compensating tax due.  

          B. As used in this section, "test article" means a material or device upon which research or testing is conducted to determine the properties and qualities of the material or the properties, qualities or functioning of the device or a technology used with the device.

          C. The deduction provided by this section does not apply to the value of property purchased by a prime contractor operating a facility designated as a national laboratory by an act of congress."

     SECTION 15. Section 7-9-57.2 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2002, Chapter 10, Section 1) is amended to read:

     "7-9-57.2. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--SALE OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.--

          A. To stimulate new business development, the receipts of an eligible software development company from the sale of software development services that are performed in a qualified area may be deducted from gross receipts prior to July 1, 2025.

          B. As used in this section:

                (1) "eligible software development company" means a taxpayer who is not a successor in business of another taxpayer; [and] whose primary business in New Mexico is established after the effective date of this section and is providing software development services; and who had no business location in New Mexico other than in a qualified area during the period for which a deduction under this section is sought;

                (2) "qualified area" means the state of New Mexico except for an incorporated municipality with a population of more than fifty thousand according to the most recent federal decennial census; and

                (3) "software development services" means custom software design and development and web site design and development but does not include software implementation or support services."

     SECTION 16. Section 7-9-61.2 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2000, Chapter 48, Section 1) is amended to read:

     "7-9-61.2. DEDUCTION--RECEIPTS FROM SALES TO STATE-CHARTERED CREDIT UNIONS.--Prior to July 1, 2025, receipts from selling tangible personal property to credit unions chartered under the provisions of the Credit Union Act are deductible to the same extent that receipts from the sale of tangible personal property to federal credit unions may be deducted pursuant to the provisions of Section 7-9-54 NMSA 1978."

     SECTION 17. Section 7-9-73 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1970, Chapter 78, Section 2, as amended) is amended to read:

     "7-9-73. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--GOVERNMENTAL GROSS RECEIPTS--SALE OF PROSTHETIC DEVICES.--Prior to July 1, 2025, receipts from selling prosthetic devices may be deducted from gross receipts or from governmental gross receipts if the sale is made to a person who is licensed to practice medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, podiatry, optometry, chiropractic or professional nursing and who delivers a nontaxable transaction certificate to the seller. The buyer delivering the nontaxable transaction certificate must deliver the prosthetic device incidental to the performance of a service and must include the value of the prosthetic device in [his] the charge for the service."

     SECTION 18. Section 7-9-73.1 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1991, Chapter 8, Section 3, as amended) is amended to read:

     "7-9-73.1. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS--HOSPITALS.--Prior to July 1, 2025, fifty percent of the receipts of hospitals licensed by the department of health may be deducted from gross receipts; provided, this deduction may be applied only to the taxable gross receipts remaining after all other appropriate deductions have been taken."

     SECTION 19. Section 7-9-73.2 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1998, Chapter 95, Section 2 and Laws 1998, Chapter 99, Section 4, as amended) is amended to read:

     "7-9-73.2. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND GOVERNMENTAL GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--PRESCRIPTION DRUGS--OXYGEN.--

          A. Prior to July 1, 2025, receipts from the sale of prescription drugs and oxygen and oxygen services provided by a licensed medicare durable medical equipment provider may be deducted from gross receipts and governmental gross receipts.

          B. For the purposes of this section, "prescription drugs" means insulin and substances that are:

                (1) dispensed by or under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or by a physician or other person authorized under state law to do so;

                (2) prescribed for a specified person by a person authorized under state law to prescribe the substance; and

                (3) subject to the restrictions on sale contained in Subparagraph 1 of Subsection (b) of 21 USCA 353."

     SECTION 20. Section 7-9-77.1 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1998, Chapter 96, Section 1, as amended) is amended to read:

     "7-9-77.1. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--CERTAIN MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES.--

          A. Prior to July 1, 2024, receipts from payments by the United States government or any agency thereof for provision of medical and other health services by medical doctors, osteopathic physicians, doctors of oriental medicine, athletic trainers, chiropractic physicians, counselor and therapist practitioners, dentists, massage therapists, naprapaths, nurses, nutritionists, dietitians, occupational therapists, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, psychologists, radiologic technologists, respiratory care practitioners, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, social workers and podiatrists or of medical, other health and palliative services by hospices or nursing homes to medicare beneficiaries pursuant to the provisions of Title 18 of the federal Social Security Act may be deducted from gross receipts.

          B. Prior to July 1, 2024, receipts from payments by a third-party administrator of the federal TRICARE program for provision of medical and other health services by medical doctors and osteopathic physicians to covered beneficiaries may be deducted from gross receipts.

          C. Prior to July 1, 2024, receipts from payments by or on behalf of the Indian health service of the United States department of health and human services for provision of medical and other health services by medical doctors and osteopathic physicians to covered beneficiaries may be deducted from gross receipts.

          D. Prior to July 1, 2024, receipts from payments by the United States government or any agency thereof for medical services provided by a clinical laboratory to medicare beneficiaries pursuant to the provisions of Title 18 of the federal Social Security Act may be deducted from gross receipts.

          E. Prior to July 1, 2024, receipts from payments by the United States government or any agency thereof for medical, other health and palliative services provided by a home health agency to medicare beneficiaries pursuant to the provisions of Title 18 of the federal Social Security Act may be deducted from gross receipts.

          F. Prior to July 1, 2024, receipts from payments by the United States government or any agency thereof for medical and other health services provided by a dialysis facility to medicare beneficiaries pursuant to the provisions of Title 18 of the federal Social Security Act may be deducted from gross receipts according to the following schedule:

                (1) from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, thirty-three and one-third percent of the receipts may be deducted;

                (2) from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, sixty-six and two-thirds percent of the receipts may be deducted; and

                (3) after June 30, 2016, one hundred percent of the receipts may be deducted.

          G. A taxpayer allowed a deduction pursuant to this section shall report the amount of the deduction separately in a manner required by the department.

          H. The department shall compile an annual report on the deductions created pursuant to this section that shall include the number of taxpayers approved by the department to receive each deduction, the aggregate amount of deductions approved and any other information necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of the deductions. Beginning in 2020 and every five years thereafter that this section is in effect, the department shall compile and present the annual reports to the revenue stabilization and tax policy committee and the legislative finance committee with an analysis of the effectiveness and cost of the deductions and whether the deductions are providing a benefit to the state.

          I. For the purposes of this section:

                (1) "athletic trainer" means a person licensed as an athletic trainer pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 14D NMSA 1978;

                (2) "chiropractic physician" means a person who practices chiropractic as defined in the Chiropractic Physician Practice Act;

                (3) "clinical laboratory" means a laboratory accredited pursuant to 42 USCA 263a;

                (4) "counselor and therapist practitioner" means a person licensed to practice as a counselor or therapist pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 9A NMSA 1978;

                (5) "dentist" means a person licensed to practice as a dentist pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 5A NMSA 1978;

                (6) "dialysis facility" means an end-stage renal disease facility as defined pursuant to 42 C.F.R. 405.2102;

                (7) "doctor of oriental medicine" means a person licensed as a physician to practice acupuncture or oriental medicine pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 14A NMSA 1978;

                (8) "home health agency" means a for-profit entity that is licensed by the department of health and certified by the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services as a home health agency and certified to provide medicare services; 

                (9) "hospice" means a for-profit entity licensed by the department of health as a hospice and certified to provide medicare services;

                (10) "massage therapist" means a person licensed to practice massage therapy pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 12C NMSA 1978;

                (11) "medical doctor" means a person licensed as a physician to practice medicine pursuant to the provisions of the Medical Practice Act;

                (12) "naprapath" means a person licensed as a naprapath pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 12F NMSA 1978;

                (13) "nurse" means a person licensed as a registered nurse pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 3 NMSA 1978;

                (14) "nursing home" means a for-profit entity licensed by the department of health as a nursing home and certified to provide medicare services;

                (15) "nutritionist" or "dietitian" means a person licensed as a nutritionist or dietitian pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 7A NMSA 1978;

                (16) "occupational therapist" means a person licensed as an occupational therapist pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 12A NMSA 1978;

                (17) "osteopathic physician" means a person licensed as an osteopathic physician pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 10 NMSA 1978;

                (18) "optometrist" means a person licensed to practice optometry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 2 NMSA 1978;

                (19) "pharmacist" means a person licensed as a pharmacist pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 11 NMSA 1978;

                (20) "physical therapist" means a person licensed as a physical therapist pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 12D NMSA 1978;

                (21) "podiatrist" means a person licensed as a podiatrist pursuant to the provisions of the Podiatry Act;

                (22) "psychologist" means a person licensed as a psychologist pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 9 NMSA 1978;

                (23) "radiologic technologist" means a person licensed as a radiologic technologist pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 14E NMSA 1978;

                (24) "respiratory care practitioner" means a person licensed as a respiratory care practitioner pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 12B NMSA 1978;

                (25) "social worker" means a person licensed as an independent social worker pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 31 NMSA 1978;

                (26) "speech-language pathologist" means a person licensed as a speech-language pathologist pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 14B NMSA 1978; and

                (27) "TRICARE program" means the program defined in 10 U.S.C. 1072(7)."

     SECTION 21. Section 7-9-83 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1993, Chapter 364, Section 1, as amended) is amended to read:

     "7-9-83. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--JET FUEL.--

          A. From July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2017, fifty- five percent of the receipts from the sale of fuel specially prepared and sold for use in turboprop or jet-type engines as determined by the department may be deducted from gross receipts.

          B. [After June 30] From July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2027, forty percent of the receipts from the sale of fuel specially prepared and sold for use in turboprop or jet-type engines as determined by the department may be deducted from gross receipts."

     SECTION 22. Section 7-9-84 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1993, Chapter 364, Section 2, as amended) is amended to read:

     "7-9-84. DEDUCTION--COMPENSATING TAX--JET FUEL.--

          A. From July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2017, fifty-

five percent of the value of the fuel specially prepared and sold for use in turboprop or jet-type engines as determined by the department may be deducted in computing the compensating tax due.

          B. [After June 30] From July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2027, forty percent of the value of the fuel specially prepared and sold for use in turboprop or jet-type engines as determined by the department may be deducted in computing the compensating tax due."

     SECTION 23. Section 7-9-86 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1995, Chapter 80, Section 1, as amended) is amended to read:

     "7-9-86. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--SALES TO QUALIFIED FILM PRODUCTION COMPANY.--

          A. Prior to July 1, 2027, receipts from selling or leasing property and from performing services may be deducted from gross receipts or from governmental gross receipts if the sale, lease or performance is made to a qualified production company that delivers a nontaxable transaction certificate to the seller, lessor or performer.

          B. For the purposes of this section:

                (1) "film" means a single media or multimedia program, including an advertising message, that:

                     (a) is fixed on film, digital medium, videotape, computer disc, laser disc or other similar delivery medium;

                     (b) can be viewed or reproduced;

                     (c) is not intended to and does not violate a provision of Chapter 30, Article 37 NMSA 1978; and

                     (d) is intended for reasonable commercial exploitation for the delivery medium used;

                (2) "production company" means a person that produces one or more films for exhibition in theaters, on television or elsewhere;

                (3) "production costs" means the costs of the following:

                     (a) a story and scenario to be used for a film;

                     (b) salaries of talent, management and labor, including payments to personal services corporations for the services of a performing artist;

                     (c) set construction and operations, wardrobe, accessories and related services;

                     (d) photography, sound synchronization, lighting and related services;

                     (e) editing and related services;

                     (f) rental of facilities and equipment; or

                     (g) other direct costs of producing the film in accordance with generally accepted entertainment industry practice; and

                (4) "qualified production company" means a production company that meets the provisions of this section and has registered or will register with the New Mexico film division of the economic development department.

          C. A qualified production company may deliver the nontaxable transaction certificates authorized by this section only with respect to production costs."

     SECTION 24. Section 7-9-93 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2004, Chapter 116, Section 6, as amended) is amended to read:

     "7-9-93. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS--CERTAIN RECEIPTS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER.--

          A. Prior to July 1, 2029, receipts from payments by a managed health care provider or health care insurer for commercial contract services or medicare part C services provided by a health care practitioner that are not otherwise deductible pursuant to another provision of the Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax Act may be deducted from gross receipts, provided that the services are within the scope of practice of the person providing the service. Receipts from fee-for-service payments by a health care insurer may not be deducted from gross receipts. The deduction provided by this section shall be separately stated by the taxpayer.

          B. For the purposes of this section:

                (1) "commercial contract services" means health care services performed by a health care practitioner pursuant to a contract with a managed health care provider or health care insurer other than those health care services provided for medicare patients pursuant to Title 18 of the federal Social Security Act or for medicaid patients pursuant to Title 19 or Title 21 of the federal Social Security Act;

                (2) "health care insurer" means a person that:

                     (a) has a valid certificate of authority in good standing pursuant to the New Mexico Insurance Code to act as an insurer, health maintenance organization or nonprofit health care plan or prepaid dental plan; and

                     (b) contracts to reimburse licensed health care practitioners for providing basic health services to enrollees at negotiated fee rates;

                (3) "health care practitioner" means:

                     (a) a chiropractic physician licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Chiropractic Physician Practice Act;

                     (b) a dentist or dental hygienist licensed pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act;

                     (c) a doctor of oriental medicine licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act;

                     (d) an optometrist licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Optometry Act;

                     (e) an osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 10 NMSA 1978 or an osteopathic physician's assistant licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Osteopathic Physicians' Assistants Act;

                     (f) a physical therapist licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Act;

                     (g) a physician or physician assistant licensed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 61, Article 6 NMSA 1978;

                     (h) a podiatrist licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Podiatry Act;

                     (i) a psychologist licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Professional Psychologist Act;

                     (j) a registered lay midwife registered by the department of health;

                     (k) a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Nursing Practice Act;

                     (l) a registered occupational therapist licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Occupational Therapy Act;

                     (m) a respiratory care practitioner licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Respiratory Care Act; 

                     (n) a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed pursuant to the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act;

                     (o) a professional clinical mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist or professional art therapist licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Counseling and Therapy Practice Act who has obtained a master's degree or a doctorate;

                     (p) an independent social worker licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Social Work Practice Act; and

                     (q) a clinical laboratory that is accredited pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 263a but that is not a laboratory in a physician's office or in a hospital defined pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 1395x;

                (4) "managed health care provider" means a person that provides for the delivery of comprehensive basic health care services and medically necessary services to individuals enrolled in a plan through its own employed health care providers or by contracting with selected or participating health care providers. "Managed health care provider" includes only those persons that provide comprehensive basic health care services to enrollees on a contract basis, including the following:

                     (a) health maintenance organizations;

                     (b) preferred provider organizations;

                     (c) individual practice associations;

                     (d) competitive medical plans;

                     (e) exclusive provider organizations;

                     (f) integrated delivery systems;

                     (g) independent physician-provider organizations;

                     (h) physician hospital-provider organizations; and

                     (i) managed care services organizations; and 

                (5) "medicare part C services" means services performed pursuant to a contract with a managed health care provider for medicare patients pursuant to Title 18 of the federal Social Security Act."

     SECTION 25. Section 7-9-95 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2005, Chapter 104, Section 25) is amended to read:

     "7-9-95. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--SALES OF CERTAIN TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY--LIMITED PERIOD.--Prior to July 1, 2027, receipts from the sale at retail of the following types of tangible personal property may be deducted if the sale of the property occurs during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ending at midnight on the following Sunday:

          A. an article of clothing or footwear designed to be worn on or about the human body if the sales price of the article is less than one hundred dollars ($100) except:

                (1) any special clothing or footwear that is primarily designed for athletic activity or protective use and that is not normally worn except when used for the athletic activity or protective use for which it is designed; and

                (2) accessories, including jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, watches and similar items worn or carried on or about the human body, without regard to whether worn on the body in a manner characteristic of clothing;

          B. a desktop, laptop or notebook computer if the sales price of the computer does not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) and any associated monitor, speaker or set of speakers, printer, keyboard, microphone or mouse if the sales price of the device does not exceed five hundred dollars ($500); and

          C. school supplies that are items normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes, including notebooks, paper, writing instruments, crayons, art supplies, rulers, book bags, backpacks, handheld calculators, maps and globes, but not including watches, radios, compact disc players, headphones, sporting equipment, portable or desktop telephones, copiers, office equipment, furniture or fixtures."

     SECTION 26. Section 7-9-97 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2005, Chapter 169, Section 1) is amended to read:

     "7-9-97. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--RECEIPTS FROM CERTAIN PURCHASES BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE STATE.--Prior to July 1, 2027, receipts from the sale of property or services purchased by or on behalf of the state from funds obtained from the forfeiture of financial assurance pursuant to the New Mexico Mining Act or the forfeiture of financial responsibility pursuant to the Water Quality Act may be deducted from gross receipts."

     SECTION 27. Section 7-9-98 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2005, Chapter 179, Section 1) is amended to read:

     "7-9-98. DEDUCTION--COMPENSATING TAX--BIOMASS-RELATED EQUIPMENT--BIOMASS MATERIALS.--

          A. Prior to July 1, 2027, the value of a biomass boiler, gasifier, furnace, turbine-generator, storage facility, feedstock processing or drying equipment, feedstock trailer or interconnection transformer may be deducted in computing the compensating tax due.

          B. Prior to July 1, 2027, the value of biomass materials used for processing into biopower, biofuels or biobased products may be deducted in computing the compensating tax due.

          C. As used in this section:

                (1) "biobased products" means products created from plant- or crop-based resources such as agricultural crops and crop residues, forestry, pastures and rangelands that are normally made from petroleum;

                (2) "biofuels" means biomass converted to liquid or gaseous fuels such as ethanol, methanol, methane and hydrogen;

                (3) "biomass material" means organic material that is available on a renewable or recurring basis, including:

                     (a) forest-related materials, including mill residues, logging residues, forest thinnings, slash, brush, low-commercial-value materials or undesirable species, salt cedar and other phreatophyte or woody vegetation removed from river basins or watersheds and woody material harvested for the purpose of forest fire fuel reduction or forest health and watershed improvement;

                     (b) agricultural-related materials, including orchard trees, vineyard, grain or crop residues, including straws and stover, aquatic plants and agricultural processed co-products and waste products, including fats, oils, greases, whey and lactose;

                     (c) animal waste, including manure and slaughterhouse and other processing waste;

                     (d) solid woody waste materials, including landscape or right-of-way tree trimmings, range land maintenance residues, waste pallets, crates and manufacturing, construction and demolition wood wastes, excluding pressure-treated, chemically treated or painted wood wastes and wood contaminated with plastic;

                     (e) crops and trees planted for the purpose of being used to produce energy;

                     (f) landfill gas, wastewater treatment gas and biosolids, including organic waste byproducts generated during the wastewater treatment process; and

                     (g) segregated municipal solid waste, excluding tires and medical and hazardous waste; and

                (4) "biopower" means biomass converted to produce electrical and thermal energy."

     SECTION 28. Section 7-9-99 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2006, Chapter 35, Section 1) is amended to read:

     "7-9-99. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--SALE OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL AND NEW FACILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES USED IN CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.--Prior to July 1, 2027, receipts from selling an engineering, architectural or construction service used in the new facility construction of a [sole community provider] qualifying hospital that is located in a federally designated health professional shortage area may be deducted from gross receipts if the sale of the engineering, architectural or construction service is made to a foundation or a nonprofit organization that:

          A. has entered into a written agreement with a county to pay at least ninety-five percent of the costs of new facility construction of that [sole community provider] qualifying hospital; and

          B. delivers to the seller of the engineering, architectural or construction service either an appropriate nontaxable transaction certificate or other evidence acceptable to the secretary of a written agreement made in accordance with Subsection A of this section."

     SECTION 29. Section 7-9-100 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2006, Chapter 35, Section 2) is amended to read:

     "7-9-100. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--SALE OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS USED IN NEW FACILITY CONSTRUCTION OF A [SOLE COMMUNITY PROVIDER] QUALIFYING HOSPITAL THAT IS LOCATED IN A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREA.--Prior to July 1, 2027, receipts from selling construction equipment or construction materials used in the new facility construction of a [sole community provider] qualifying hospital that is located in a federally designated health professional shortage area may be deducted from gross receipts if the sale of the construction equipment or construction materials is made to a foundation or a nonprofit organization that:

          A. has entered into a written agreement with a county to pay at least ninety-five percent of the costs of new facility construction of that [sole community provider] qualifying hospital; and

          B. delivers to the seller either an appropriate nontaxable transaction certificate or other evidence acceptable to the secretary of a written agreement made in accordance with Subsection A of this section."

     SECTION 30. Section 7-9-101 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2007, Chapter 3, Section 16) is amended to read:

     "7-9-101. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS--EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION OR STORAGE FACILITIES.--Prior to July 1, 2027, receipts from selling equipment to the New Mexico renewable energy transmission authority or an agent or lessee of the authority may be deducted from gross receipts if the equipment is installed as part of an electric transmission facility or an interconnected storage facility acquired by the authority pursuant to the New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority Act."

     SECTION 31. Section 7-9-102 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2007, Chapter 3, Section 17) is amended to read:

     "7-9-102. DEDUCTION--COMPENSATING TAX--EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION OR STORAGE FACILITIES.--Prior to July 1, 2027, the value of equipment installed as part of an electric transmission facility or an interconnected storage facility acquired by the New Mexico renewable energy transmission authority pursuant to the New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority Act may be deducted in computing compensating tax due."

     SECTION 32. Section 7-9-103 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2007, Chapter 3, Section 18) is amended to read:

     "7-9-103. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS--SERVICES PROVIDED FOR CERTAIN ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE FACILITIES.--Prior to July 1, 2027, receipts from providing services to the New Mexico renewable energy transmission authority or an agent or lessee of the authority for the planning, installation, repair, maintenance or operation of an electric transmission facility or an interconnected storage facility acquired by the authority pursuant to the New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority Act may be deducted from gross receipts."

     SECTION 33. Section 7-9-103.1 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2012, Chapter 12, Section 2) is amended to read:

     "7-9-103.1. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--CONVERTING ELECTRICITY.--

          A. Prior to July 1, 2027, receipts from the transmission of electricity where voltage source conversion technology is employed to provide such services and from ancillary services may be deducted from gross receipts.

          B. The department shall report annually to the interim revenue stabilization and tax policy committee on the expansion of voltage source conversion technology use in the transmission of electricity in New Mexico and the use of the deduction provided in this section.

          C. As used in this section, "ancillary services" means services that are supplied from or in connection with facilities employing voltage source conversion technology and that are used to support or enhance the efficient and reliable operation of the electric system."

     SECTION 34. Section 7-9-103.2 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2012, Chapter 12, Section 3) is amended to read:

     "7-9-103.2. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS--ELECTRICITY EXCHANGE.--

          A. Prior to July 1, 2027, receipts from operating a market or exchange for the sale or trading of electricity, rights to electricity and derivative products and from providing ancillary services may be deducted from gross receipts.

          B. The department shall report annually to the interim revenue stabilization and tax policy committee on use of the deduction provided in this section.

          C. As used in this section, "ancillary services" means services that are supplied from or in connection with facilities employing voltage source conversion technology and that are used to support or enhance the efficient and reliable operation of the electric system."

     SECTION 35. Section 7-9-107 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2007, Chapter 172, Section 9) is amended to read:

     "7-9-107. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--PRODUCTION OR STAGING OF PROFESSIONAL CONTESTS.--Prior to July 1, 2027, receipts from producing or staging a professional boxing, wrestling or martial arts contest that occurs in New Mexico, including receipts from ticket sales and broadcasting, may be deducted from gross receipts."

     SECTION 36. Section 7-9-110.1 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2011, Chapter 60, Section 1 and Laws 2011, Chapter 61, Section 1) is amended to read:

     "7-9-110.1. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS TAX--LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE FUEL.--Prior to July 1, 2027, receipts from the sale of fuel to a common carrier to be loaded or used in a locomotive engine may be deducted from gross receipts. For the purposes of this section, "locomotive engine" means a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks."

     SECTION 37. Section 7-9-110.2 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2011, Chapter 60, Section 2 and Laws 2011, Chapter 61, Section 2) is amended to read:

     "7-9-110.2. DEDUCTION--COMPENSATING TAX--LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE FUEL.--Prior to July 1, 2027, the value of fuel to be loaded or used by a common carrier in a locomotive engine may be deducted in computing the compensating tax due. For the purposes of this section, "locomotive engine" means a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks."

     SECTION 38. Section 7-9-111 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2007, Chapter 361, Section 6) is amended to read:

     "7-9-111. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS--HEARING AIDS AND VISION AIDS AND RELATED SERVICES.--

          A. Prior to July 1, 2027, receipts that are not exempt from gross receipts taxation and are not deductible pursuant to another provision of the Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax Act that are from the sale of vision aids or hearing aids or related services may be deducted from gross receipts.

           B. As used in this section:

                (1) "hearing aid" means a small electronic prescription device that amplifies sound and is usually worn in or behind the ear of a person that compensates for impaired hearing, including cochlear implants, amplification systems or other devices that are:

                     (a) specifically designed for use by and marketed to persons with hearing loss; and

                     (b) not normally used by a person who does not have a hearing loss;

                (2) "low vision" means impaired vision with a significant reduction in visual function that cannot be corrected with conventional glasses or contact lenses;

                (3) "related services" means services required to fit or dispense hearing aids or vision aids;

                (4) "vision aid" means closed circuit television systems, monoculars, magnification systems, speech output devices or other systems that are:

                     (a) specifically designed for use by and marketed to persons with low vision or visual impairments; and

                     (b) not normally used by a person who does not have low vision or a visual impairment; and

                (5) "visual impairment" means a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the use of a correcting lens or a limitation in the fields of vision so that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle of twenty degrees or less."

     SECTION 39. Section 7-9-112 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2007, Chapter 204, Section 10) is amended to read:

     "7-9-112. DEDUCTION--GROSS RECEIPTS--SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS.--

          A. Prior to July 1, 2027, receipts from the sale and installation of solar energy systems may be deducted from gross receipts.

          B. As used in this section, "solar energy system" means an installation that is used to provide space heat, hot water or electricity to the property in which it is installed and is:

                (1) an installation that utilizes solar panels that are not also windows, including the solar panels and all equipment necessary for the installation and operation of the solar panels;

                (2) a dark-colored water tank exposed to sunlight, including all equipment necessary for the installation and operation of the water tank as a part of the overall water system of the property; or

                (3) a non-vented trombe wall, including all equipment necessary for the installation and operation of the trombe wall."

     SECTION 40. APPROPRIATION.--Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the taxation and revenue department for expenditure in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 to purchase equipment and contract for services necessary to create and process an expanded reporting form for taxpayer reporting of deductions and exemptions pursuant to Section 1 of this act and to provide public outreach to taxpayers regarding the reporting requirements. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2017 shall revert to the general fund.

     SECTION 41. EFFECTIVE DATE.--

          A. The effective date of the provisions of Section 1 of this act is July 1, 2016.

          B. The effective date of the provisions of Sections 2 through 40 of this act is July 1, 2015.

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