To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises many details but does not change the overall substance of the bill as previously described. Under the substitute, the maximum franchise fee (tax) would be 5 percent of a provider's gross revenues in a jurisdiction, plus an additional 1 percent for "community access" facilities. The state Public Service Commission would create a standard video services application form, and providers would submit this to local governments. It also revises the treatment of taxes and tax credits paid by pbone companies offering video in a way that results in higher payments to local governments.
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