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Introduced
10/12/2021
10/12/2021
In Committee
10/22/2021
10/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to local government communications services; amending s. 125.421, F.S.; removing provisions which require counties and entities of local government to pay ad valorem taxes or fees under specified conditions on certain telecommunications facilities; removing a waiver on immunity on taxation of property for counties or entities of local government under such circumstances; amending s. 166.047, F.S.; removing provisions which require municipalities and entities of local government to pay ad valorem taxes or fees under specified conditions on certain telecommunications facilities; removing a waiver on immunity on taxation of property for municipalities or entities of local government under such circumstances; amending ss. 196.012, 199.183, and 212.08, F.S.; removing provisions prohibiting property and use of two-way telecommunications services under specified circumstances from receiving certain tax exemptions; amending s. 350.81, F.S.; removing provisions that identify procedures which must be followed by governmental entities before providing communications services; removing provisions relating to the use of certain revenues to issue bonds to finance communications services; removing provisions hb6043-00 HB 6043 which provide certain procedures if revenues do not exceed operating costs after a specified time period; removing provisions exempting certain governmental entities from certain requirements relating to telecommunications services; removing a provision specifying that certain airport authorities or other governmental entities are not exempt from certain procedural requirements relating to telecommunications services; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill removes provisions that require counties, municipalities, and other local government entities to pay ad valorem taxes or fees on certain telecommunications facilities they use to provide two-way telecommunication services to the public. It also removes a waiver on their immunity from taxation of such property. Additionally, the bill removes provisions that prohibit these telecommunication services from receiving certain tax exemptions. Finally, the bill removes procedures and requirements that would apply to governmental entities before they can provide communication services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee (on 03/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/6043 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/6043/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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