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View the state-level sales tax fairness and jewelry product legislation that Jewelers of America is tracking. States highlighted on the map below have introduced bills on one or both of these issues. Legislation is at various stages. Click on a highlighted state to see bill details.
| Number: | CA SB 929 - Updated (Status 09/04/2010) |
| Title: | Hazardous materials: children's jewelry: heavy metals. |
| Abstract: | An act to amend Sections 25214.2, 25214.3, 25214.3.1, 25214.3.3, 25214.4, and 25214.4.1 of, to amend the heading of Article 10.1.1 (commencing with Section 25214.1) of Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of, and to add Section 25214.3.5 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to hazardous materials. |
| Status: | Enrolled. To Governor at 11:45 a.m. - 09/03/2010 |
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| Number: | CT HB 5314 - Updated (Text 07/02/2010) |
| Title: | AN ACT BANNING CADMIUM IN CHILDREN'S JEWELRY. |
| Status: | Signed by the Governor - 06/04/2010 |
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| 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 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| 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 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| 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 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| Number: | IL HB 5040 - Updated (Status 08/03/2010) |
| Title: | CHILD-SAFE CHEMICALS ACT |
| Abstract: | Creates the Child-Safe Chemicals Act. Regulates the sale and distribution of children's products or product components containing cadmium and priority chemicals of high concern. Designates cadmium as a priority chemical. Requires manufacturers and trade associations to report to the Environmental Protection Agency. Sets forth the responsibilities of the Agency. Provides for exemptions. Requires the Agency to create an interstate clearinghouse. Contains provisions for implementation and |
| Status: | House Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1379 - 07/29/2010 |
| More Info: | This bill includes limits to cadmium in children's jewelry. Once it is signed into law by the governor, it will require only migration testing, using the American Society for Testing and Materials' ASTM F 963 standard, which recommends a limit of 75 parts per million (ppm). JA and the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) support the use of this standard, which can serve as a precedent other states could follow. Learn more about this issue from the MJSA.
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| 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 |
| More Info: | JA supports this legislation on the federal level. Learn more about our efforts and contact federal representatives by clicking here.
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| Number: | MN SF 2510 - Updated (Status 06/09/2010) |
| Title: | Omnibus employment and economic development policy bill; labor and industry licensing and fees and manufactured home building code modifications; Minnesota science and technology authority act; cadmium use regulation; Minnesota S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2009; Minnesota Appraisal Management Company Licensing and Regulation Act; appropriating money |
| Abstract: | 4E Relating to economic development ARTICLE 1 - EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Modifying the definition of green economy to include the concept of green chemistry; creating a fast-action economic response team to contract and work with certain businesses; expanding the Minnesota investment fund; expanding the military reservist economic injury loans program to qualifying veteran-owned small businesses; requiring the workforce development council to provide the commissioner of employment and |
| Status: | Secretary of State, Filed 05/15/10 - 05/15/2010 |
| More Info: | This new law includes limits to cadmium in children's jewelry. It requires only migration testing, using the American Society for Testing and Materials' ASTM F 963 standard, which recommends a limit of 75 parts per million (ppm). JA and the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) support the use of this standard, which can serve as a precedent other states could follow. Learn more about this issue from the MJSA.
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| 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 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| 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 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| Number: | MS HB 540 - Updated (Status 02/02/2010) |
| Title: | Children's products; ban phthalates and other ingredients from. |
| Abstract: | AN ACT TO BAN PHTHALATES AND CERTAIN OTHER INGREDIENTS FROM CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. |
| Status: | (H) Died In Committee - 02/02/2010 |
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| Number: | NJ A 2259 - Updated (Text 06/18/2010) |
| Title: | Concerning certain children s products containing certain metals and supplementing Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes and P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.). |
| Abstract: | Prohibits the sale of certain children s products containing lead, mercury, or cadmium. |
| Status: | Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee - 02/11/2010 |
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| Number: | NJ S 1636 - Updated (Status, Text 03/06/2010) |
| Title: | Concerning certain children s products containing certain metals and supplementing Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes and P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.). |
| Abstract: | Prohibits the sale of certain children s products containing lead, mercury, or cadmium. |
| Status: | Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee - 03/04/2010 |
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| 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 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| 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 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| Number: | NY AB 9561 - Updated (New 01/20/2010) |
| Title: | RE: cadmium in children's jewelry |
| Abstract: | Directs the commissioner of health to establish standards for the cadmium that children's jewelry may contain. |
| Status: | Introduced and referred to committee on Assembly Health - 01/19/2010 |
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| Number: | NY SB 782 - Updated (Status 01/08/2010) |
| Title: | Control over lead jewelry sold |
| Abstract: | Provides for more stringent control over the lead content of jewelry sold in New York state. |
| Status: | Referred to Senate Environmental Conservation - 01/06/2010 |
| More Info: | JA members can learn more about lead in children's jewelry by visiting Jewelers.org.
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| Number: | NY SB 6446 - Updated (New 01/13/2010) |
| Title: | Cadmium in children's jewelry |
| Abstract: | Directs the commissioner of health to establish standards for the cadmium that children's jewelry may contain. |
| Status: | Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health - 01/12/2010 |
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| Number: | RI H 8160 - Updated (New 05/21/2010) |
| Title: | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - CHILDREN'S PRODUCT SAFETY ACT |
| Status: | Introduced, referred to House H.E.W. - 05/20/2010 |
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| 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 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| 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 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| Number: | US HR 4428 - Updated (Text 08/31/2010) |
| Title: | Children's Toxic Metals Act |
| Abstract: | Sets forth: (1) factors to determine whether jewelry is designed or intended for wear or use by such children; and (2) penalties for violations of such prohibition. |
| Status: | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - 01/13/2010 |
| More Info: | Learn more about this issue from the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America.
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| Number: | US S 2975 - Updated (Text 09/01/2010) |
| Title: | Safe Kids' Jewelry Act |
| Abstract: | Sets forth: (1) factors to determine whether jewelry is designed or intended for wear or use by such children; and (2) penalties for violations of such prohibition. |
| Status: | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. - 02/02/2010 |
| More Info: | Learn more about this issue from the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America.
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| 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 |
| More Info: | 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.
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| 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 |
| More Info: | 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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