DelawareLocal governments could tax phone equipment without 2015 ceilings
If two-thirds of each chamber approves it, local governments could tax phone service equipment without a ceiling tied to some providers’ 2015 payments.
What it does
With two-thirds approval in each chamber, local governments could tax phone service equipment without the 2015 payment ceiling that covered some providers.
Argument forLocal governments might collect more from phone equipment taxes if they charge covered providers above the 2015 ceiling.
Argument againstPhone service providers covered by the 2015 ceiling could face higher tax bills if local governments choose to charge more.
More detail
Counties and city or town governments could tax phone service equipment without the 2015 payment ceiling. The equipment includes poles and lines that carry telephone service above or below ground. The ceiling described in the text applied to providers taxed on this equipment as of June 30, 2015, and was based on what each paid each local government in the fiscal year ending that day. Passage requires a two-thirds vote in each chamber.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 11Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 4 On Its MeritsLatest
- May 28Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in SenateIntroduced
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