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Utah House repeals cable and satellite tax after extended debate; bill advances to Senate
Summary
The Utah House voted 71-3 to repeal last year’s cable and satellite sales tax, citing federal relief and competitive inequities between satellite and cable providers. The repeal carries a fiscal note of about $14 million and will be sent to the Senate for consideration.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House voted 71-3 to repeal a recently enacted cable and satellite sales tax on Tuesday, a move sponsors said was justified by federal budget relief and concerns about unequal tax treatment of competing providers.
Representative Greg Curtis, sponsor of House Bill 38, told colleagues the Legislature imposed the tax last year to meet budget needs but that federal tax-relief funds had since arrived. “If we are going to pass a tax to help balance the…
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