Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont House Committee on Appropriations - Discussion of H.657 Modernize Vermont’s Communications Taxes and Fees

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Walkthrough of H.657 a bill meant to modernize Vermont's communications taxes and fees at the House Committee on Appropriations.

On Friday, the House Appropriations committee voted H.657 out of committee with an amendment that fully funds the $150k ask - both the amendment and the bill were voted favorably 12-0-0. Links to the amendment and the vote are below.

H.657: HAC Amendment:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/WorkGroups/House%20Appropriations/Bills/H.657/H.657~Maria%20Royle~HAC%20Amendment~3-22-2024.pdf