SB 559 – Modifies provisions relating to the public right-of-way

• Sponsor: Schatz
• LR Number: 2705S.01I
• Committee: Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
• Last Action: 4/21/2021 - Voted Do Pass S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2021

Current Bill Summary

SB 559 - Under this act, any public utility engaged in providing fiber networks to customers using fiber networks, built whole or in part in a political subdivision's right-of-way, who is not subject to franchise fees or gross receipts tax before August 28, 2021, shall pay to the political subdivision a gross receipts tax of 7.5% and shall not pay a linear foot fee.

This act is similar to a provision contained in the truly agreed CCS/SS#2/SCS/HCS/HB 271 (2021).

JAMIE ANDREWS

Amendments

No Amendments Found.