REVENUE-VIDEO-ENTERTAINMENT
Summary
Creates the Video Service Tax Modernization Act. Imposes a tax upon the act or privilege of providing direct-to-home satellite service, direct broadcast satellite service, or digital audio-visual works to a subscriber in the State. Provides that the tax is imposed at the rate of 5% of the provider's gross revenues derived from or attributable to that subscriber. Creates the Entertainment Tax Fairness Act. Imposes a tax upon the subscribers of entertainment in the State at the rate of 1% of the charges paid for the privilege to witness, view, or otherwise enjoy the entertainment. Defines "entertainment" as any paid video programming, direct-to-home satellite service, direct broadcast satellite service, digital audio-visual works service, or video service to a subscriber in the State.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2019
Last action Mar 29, 2019
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Mar 29, 2019
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 14, 2019
House · Reported by committee
To Sales, Amusement & Other Taxes Subcommittee
Mar 5, 2019
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
Feb 15, 2019
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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