FL S1790

Removes requirement for counties and municipalities operating telecommunications services to pay ad valorem taxes or fees on telecommunications facilities used to provide two-way services to the public for hire.

Eliminates tax exemption waivers that previously applied to local government telecommunications property, allowing governmental entities to retain immunity from taxation on these facilities.

Deletes specific tax exemptions related to two-way telecommunications services from sections covering property tax (s. 196.012), intangible personal property tax (s. 199.183), and sales tax (s. 212.08), except for public-use airports and public hospitals.

Removes extensive procedural requirements for governmental entities proposing to provide communications services, including eliminating requirements for detailed business plans, 4-year revenue targets, 30-day hearing intervals, and mandatory actions if revenues fail to meet expenses.

Creates broad exemptions for airport authorities and governmental entities providing communications services only within airport boundaries that are integral to passenger and freight transportation.