SALES TAX FAIRNESS BILLS

View the state-level sales tax fairness legislation that Jewelers of America is tracking. States highlighted on the map below have introduced bills on the issue. Legislation is at various stages. Click on a highlighted state to see bill details.

Connecticut - Adjourned 20101 Bill
Number: CT HB 5481 - Updated (Status, Text 04/14/2010)
Title: AN ACT CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND REMITTANCE OF THE SALES TAX BY REMOTE SELLERS.
Status: (LCO) File Number 497 - 04/13/2010
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Under this legislation, out-of-state online retailers who earn more than $2,000 through online affiliates in Connecticut would be considered to have a physical presence in the state. As a result, these online retailers would be required to collect Connecticut sales tax.
Hawaii - Adjourned 2009-101 Bill
Number: HI SB 2405 - Updated (Status 04/30/2010)
Title: Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Amendments
Abstract: Adopts amendments to Hawaii tax laws to implement the streamlined sales and use tax agreement; takes effect when the State becomes a party to the streamlined sales and use tax agreement; with section 32, creating a committee to oversee the department of taxation's implementation and administration of, and compliance with the streamlined sales and use tax agreement, to take effect on approval
Status: H Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and none excused. - 04/29/2010
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The Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA), enables remote sellers to easily collect state and local taxes--leveling the playing field between brick-and-mortar and online businesses. JA supports this legislation on the federal level. Learn more about our efforts and contact federal representatives by clicking here.
Iowa - Adjourned 2009-101 Bill
Number: IA SF 2375 - Updated (Status 05/08/2010)
Title: A bill for an act relating to the administration of the sales and use taxes under the streamlined sales tax agreement and including effective date provisions.
Abstract: This bill relates to the administration of the sales and use taxes under the streamlined sales tax agreement. Iowa is a member of the streamlined sales and use tax agreement which is an effort to administer state sales and use taxes in all participating states according to the same simplified system. Under the agreement, Iowa must periodically make changes in the administration of the sales and use taxes in order to remain in compliance. The bill makes changes to a number of provisions in the uniform sales and use tax administration Act in Code chapter 423, subchapter IV, to more closely conform to the terms of the agreement. The bill
Status: Signed by Governor. S.J. 1074. - 04/21/2010
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The Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA), enables remote sellers to easily collect state and local taxes--leveling the playing field between brick-and-mortar and online businesses. JA supports this legislation on the federal level. Learn more about our efforts and contact federal representatives by clicking here.
Illinois 2009-20101 Bill
Number: IL HR 893 - Updated (Status 07/01/2010)
Title: INTERNET SALES TAXES
Abstract: Urges the President of the United States and the United States Congress to enact legislation requiring internet retailers to collect sales taxes.
Status: House Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee - 06/27/2010
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JA supports this legislation on the federal level. Learn more about our efforts and contact federal representatives by clicking here.
Missouri - Adjourned 20102 Bills
Number: MO HB 2302 - Updated (Status 04/20/2010)
Title: Requires the Department of Revenue to establish the necessary rules to implement the compliance provisions of the multistate Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement
Abstract: HCS HB 2302 -- STREAMLINED SALES AND USE TAX AGREEMENT SPONSOR: Sutherland COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Ways and Means by a vote of 9 to 2. This substitute requires the Department of Revenue to establish the necessary rules to implement the compliance provisions of the multistate Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. The substitute specifies that: (1) When a political subdivision changes the rate of tax, the rate change must take effect on the first day of the second
Status: Rules - No Action Taken (H) - 04/20/2010
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The Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA), enables remote sellers to easily collect state and local taxes--leveling the playing field between brick-and-mortar and online businesses. JA supports this legislation on the federal level. Learn more about our efforts and contact federal representatives by clicking here.
Number: MO SB 905 - Updated (Status 05/14/2010)
Title: Implements the provisions of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement
Abstract: SS/SCS/SB 905 - This act brings Missouri sales and use tax laws into compliance with the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. The act provides that when a political subdivision changes the rate of tax such change must take effect on the first day of the second calendar quarter after the Director of Revenue receives notice of such change. When a city annexes property, the change to the tax rate will take place on the first day of the second calendar quarter after the Director of Revenue
Status: S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 905-Bray, et al, with SCS & SS for SCS (pending) - 05/14/2010
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The Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA), enables remote sellers to easily collect state and local taxes--leveling the playing field between brick-and-mortar and online businesses. JA supports this legislation on the federal level. Learn more about our efforts and contact federal representatives by clicking here.
New Jersey 2010-111 Bill
Number: NJ S 2130 - Updated (Status, Text 06/26/2010)
Title: Revising the sales and use tax to maintain compliance with certain terms and conditions of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement, amending and supplementing P.L.1966, c.30 and amending P.L.1980, c.105, P.L.1993, c.373, and P.L.1983, c.303.
Abstract: Revises sales and use tax to maintain compliance with certain terms and conditions of Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement.
Status: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee - 06/24/2010
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The Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA), enables remote sellers to easily collect state and local taxes--leveling the playing field between brick-and-mortar and online businesses. JA supports this legislation on the federal level. Learn more about our efforts and contact federal representatives by clicking here.
New Mexico -- Regular Session 2010 - Adjourned 20101 Bill
Number: NM HB 50 - Updated (Status 01/21/2010)
Title: INTERNET SALES GROSS RECEIPTS
Abstract: RELATING TO TAXATION; ESTABLISHING A PRESUMPTION THAT CERTAIN INTERNET SALES OF GOODS AND SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO GROSS RECEIPTS TAX; CLARIFYING NEXUS IN REGARD TO CERTAIN INTERNET SALES
Status: House Business & Industry Committee/House Taxation & Revenue Committee-House Business & Industry Committee - 01/20/2010
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Would clarify state laws to require out-of-state businesses to collect sales tax on purchases shipped to New Mexico if they have online affiliates in the state acting as sales agents on their behalf.
Tennessee - Adjourned 2009-102 Bills
Number: TN HB 1947 - Updated (Status, Text 05/28/2010)
Title: Taxes, Internet and e-Commerce - As introduced, creates presumption that person making sale of tangible personal property to persons in this state that have been solicited by independent contractors or other representatives in Tennessee is responsible for sales tax on such sale. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 2.
Abstract: Present law levies a sales and use tax on certain property and services. The amount of the tax on tangible personal property sold at retail, other than food, is 7 percent.
Status: Placed on s/c cal Budget of FW&M for 06/03/2010 - 05/27/2010
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Would clarify state laws to require out-of-state businesses to collect sales tax on purchases shipped to Tennessee if they have online affiliates in the state acting as sales agents on their behalf.
Number: TN SB 1741 - Updated (Status, Text 05/27/2010)
Title: Taxes, Internet and e-Commerce - As introduced, creates presumption that person making sale of tangible personal property to persons in this state that have been solicited by independent contractors or other representatives in Tennessee is responsible for sales tax on such sale. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 2.
Abstract: Present law levies a sales and use tax on certain property and services. The amount of the tax on tangible personal property sold at retail, other than food, is 7 percent.
Status: Placed on S. FW&M Comm. cal. for 05/25/2010 - 05/25/2010
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Would clarify state laws to require out-of-state businesses to collect sales tax on purchases shipped to Tennessee if they have online affiliates in the state acting as sales agents on their behalf.
Virginia - 2010 2010-20111 Bill
Number: VA SB 340 - Updated (Status 02/11/2010)
Title: Retail Sales and Use Tax Act; conforms State to provisions of Streamlined Sales & Use Tax Agreement.
Abstract: Conforms the Commonwealth's sales and use tax laws to the provisions of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement.
Status: Senate: Continued to 2011 in Finance (15-Y 0-N) - 02/10/2010
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The Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA), enables remote sellers to easily collect state and local taxes--leveling the playing field between brick-and-mortar and online businesses. JA supports this legislation on the federal level. Learn more about our efforts and contact federal representatives by clicking here.
Vermont - Adjourned 2009-101 Bill
Number: VT HB 661 - Updated (Hearing 02/23/2010)
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION OF CERTAIN INTERNET SALES
Status: House: Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means - 01/29/2010
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Would clarify state laws to require out-of-state businesses to collect sales tax on purchases shipped to Vermont if they have online affiliates in the state acting as sales agents on their behalf.

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