2005 Senate Bill 222

Tax breaks for allowing cell tower

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 17, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D-31)

To authorize a $500 Single Business Tax (SBT) credit for a landowner who allows the placement of a cell phone tower on his or her property, if the property is located in an area which is “underserved” by cell phone service, defined as one with a population of 70,000 or less.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism

May 24, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 25, 2005

Substitute offered

To reduce the proposed tax credit from $500 to $250.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 28 to 9 (details)

To authorize a $250 Single Business Tax (SBT) credit for a landowner who allows the placement of a cell phone tower on his or her property, if the property is located in an area which is “underserved” by cell phone service, defined as one with a population of 70,000 or less.

Received in the House

May 25, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy