Relating to entities owing moneys for providing services in cities.
Summary
Finds and declares utilities' occupancy of streets, highways and other public property within cities of this state matter of statewide concern. Caps franchise agreement payments and privilege taxes imposed on utilities for purpose of occupying streets, highways and other public property within cities at five percent of gross revenue earned by utility within city. Establishes limits for other charges and fees imposed by cities on utilities. Broadens types of communications services on which municipalities may impose privilege tax. Lowers privilege tax rate imposed on gross revenues of communications service providers. Broadens definition of "gross revenues."
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2017
Last action Jul 8, 2017
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Committee
2
Jul 8, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
In committee upon adjournment.
Feb 22, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
Referred to Finance and Revenue.
Feb 21, 2017
Legislature · Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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