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Senate Committee on Finance forwards bill clarifying franchise-tax treatment for local radio broadcasters
Summary
The Senate Committee on Finance voted to refer Senate Bill 263 to the full Senate after Chairman Huffman and sponsor Senator Perry said the bill clarifies that certain franchise-tax provisions that apply to television also apply to FCC‑licensed over‑the‑air radio broadcasters; the committee recorded 11 ayes, no nays.
Senator Huffman, chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, opened the meeting and recognized Senator Perry, who presented Senate Bill 263, a bill clarifying franchise‑tax treatment for local radio broadcasters.
Senator Perry said, “Senate Bill 263 is radio broadcaster franchise tax. We passed this out last session, got through the house, and it is back again.” He explained the bill “adds defining language that clarifies that certain…
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