HB 6043 Summary

• Removes requirement for counties and municipalities providing two-way telecommunications services to pay ad valorem taxes and fees on telecommunications facilities used for public hire services.

• Eliminates provisions that prohibited property used for two-way telecommunications services from receiving certain tax exemptions under Florida Statutes sections 196.012, 199.183, and 212.08.

• Removes procedural requirements in section 350.81 that governmental entities must follow before providing communications services, including public hearing notice requirements and business plan disclosures.

• Exempts airport authorities and certain governmental entities from compliance with section 350.81 procedures when providing communications services within airport boundaries to subscribers integral to safe transportation operations.

• Effective date: July 1, 2022.