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IN HB1382

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

William Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the maximum franchise fee for video service providers using public rights-of-way from 5% to 4% of gross revenue

  • 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

  • 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

  • Permits satellite providers to pass the fee through to customers and display it as a separate line item on bills

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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