SB 3175

Abstract

Amends the Telecommunications Excise Tax Act. Changes the short title of the Act to the Telecommunications and Video Entertainment Excise Tax Act. Deletes a provision that the tax proceeds must be used for general revenue and education purposes. Imposes the excise tax on video entertainment. Provides that the rate of tax under the Act is the combined sales tax rate for general merchandise in each local jurisdiction, as published in the Department of Revenue's sales tax reference manual. Creates a credit for video entertainment providers equal to the amount of municipal franchise fees. Provides that certain waiver provisions set forth in the Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax Act apply to this Act. Amends the Telecommunications Infrastructure maintenance Fee Act. Repeals a Section concerning the imposition of telecommunications infrastructure maintenance fees. Amends the Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax Act. Repeals a Section authorizing municipalities to impose a tax on certain acts or privileges. Effective January 1, 2007.