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IN SB0127
Bill
Status
1/4/2017
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Brown
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AI Summary
SB 127 Summary
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After December 31, 2020, local units may only assess video service franchise fees if at least 90% of collected fees are dedicated to broadband infrastructure, broadband ready community certification, adoption programs for underserved areas, or public/educational/governmental programming.
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The remaining 10% of franchise fees may be used for administrative expenses or any other lawful purpose.
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Units may enter into interlocal agreements with contiguous or overlapping units to pool franchise fees for any of the four required purposes across participating jurisdictions.
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Units receiving franchise fees must submit annual reports to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission identifying the amount spent on each of the four required purposes beginning with calendar years after December 31, 2020.
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The IURC is authorized to adopt rules implementing these provisions, including emergency rules, and may consult with the state board of accounts, broadband development center, Indiana economic development corporation, and Indiana finance authority.
Legislative Description
Video service franchise fees. Provides that after December 31, 2020, a local unit (unit) may not assess, and the holder of a video service franchise covering all or part of the unit is not obligated to pay, a franchise fee in connection with the franchise, unless at least 90% of the amount of the franchise fee imposed and collected by the unit is dedicated to one or more of the following purposes: (1) Investments in, or incentives for investments in, infrastructure, facilities, and technologies used in the deployment or transmission of eligible broadband and advanced services (eligible services) by providers
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
1/4/2017