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IN HB1382
Bill
Status
1/18/2011
Primary Sponsor
William Crawford
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AI Summary
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Reduces the maximum franchise fee for video service providers using public rights-of-way from 5% to 4% of gross revenue
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Imposes a new direct broadcast satellite service fee on satellite TV providers at the same percentage rate as the cable franchise fee in effect in each local government unit as of December 31, 2010
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Requires satellite providers to remit fees quarterly to the Indiana Department of State Revenue, with reports showing gross revenue and fees paid for each local government unit
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Permits satellite providers to pass the fee through to customers and display it as a separate line item on bills
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Requires the Department of State Revenue to publish applicable fee rates before August 1, 2011, and distribute collected fees quarterly to local government units
Legislative Description
Video franchise and satellite service fees.
Last Action
Representative Welch added as coauthor
2/15/2011