Authorizes a sales tax exemption for certain broadband equipment
HB 743 exempts broadband communications service providers from paying sales tax on equipment used to build and maintain broadband networks, starting January 1, 2026. This includes items like cables, routers, antennas, modems, and related software or hardware. Providers must submit written certification to sellers to claim the exemption, and may also pay taxes directly to the revenue department. The bill directly affects internet service companies by reducing costs for essential network infrastructure.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2025
Last action Apr 22, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred: Special Committee on Tax Reform(H)
lower
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ben Baker
RRepublican
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