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HR 3678 - 110

Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007

Became Public Law No: 110-108.

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Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 Became Public Law No: 110-108. Taxation

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Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 Became Public Law No: 110-108. Taxation

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Summary

49 Public Law Dec 6, 2007

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on October 25, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 - Amends the Internet Tax Freedom Act to extend until November 1, 2014, the moratorium on state and local taxation of Internet access and electronic commerce (moratorium) and the exemption from such moratorium for states with previously enacted Internet tax laws (grandfathering provisions). Redefines, effective November 1, 2003, "Internet access" to prevent certain states from claiming an expanded exemption under the Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act from the moratorium. Delays the application of such redefinition until June 30, 2008, for a state or local tax on Internet access that is: (1) generally imposed and actually enforced on telecommunication services; or (2) the subject of litigation instituted in a state court prior to July 1, 2007. Expands the term "Internet access" to include related communication services (e.g., emails and instant messaging). Redefines "telecommunications" to include unregulated non-utility telecommunications (e.g., cable services). Provides for a specific exception to the moratorium for certain state business taxes enacted between June 20, 2005, and before November 1, 2007, that do not discriminate against providers of communication services, Internet access, or telecommunications. Repeals the exception from the moratorium for taxing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Renders inapplicable the grandfather provisions of the Internet Tax Freedom Act for states that repealed or nullified their tax laws on Internet access more than 24 months prior to the enactment of this Act. Makes the amendments made by this Act effective November 1, 2007.

35 Passed Senate amended Dec 6, 2007

Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 - Amends the Internet Tax Freedom Act to extend until November 1, 2014, the moratorium on state and local taxation of Internet access and electronic commerce (moratorium) and the exemption from such moratorium for states with previously enacted Internet tax laws (grandfathering provisions). Redefines, effective November 1, 2003, "Internet access" to prevent certain states from claiming an expanded exemption under the Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act from the moratorium. Delays the application of such redefinition until June 30, 2008, for a state or local tax on Internet access that is: (1) generally imposed and actually enforced on telecommunication services; or (2) the subject of litigation instituted in a state court prior to July 1, 2007. Expands the term "Internet access" to include related communication services (e.g., emails and instant messaging). Redefines "telecommunications" to include unregulated non-utility telecommunications (e.g., cable services). Provides for a specific exception to the moratorium for certain state business taxes enacted between June 20, 2005, and before November 1, 2007, that do not discriminate against providers of communication services, Internet access, or telecommunications. Repeals the exception from the moratorium for taxing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Renders inapplicable the grandfather provisions of the Internet Tax Freedom Act for states that repealed or nullified their tax laws on Internet access more than 24 months prior to the enactment of this Act. Makes the amendments made by this Act effective November 1, 2007.

36 Passed House amended Dec 6, 2007

Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 - Amends the Internet Tax Freedom Act to extend until November 1, 2011, the moratorium on state and local taxation of Internet access and electronic commerce (moratorium) and the exemption from such moratorium for states with previously enacted Internet tax laws (grandfather provisions). Redefines, effective November 1, 2003, "Internet access" to prevent certain states from claiming an expanded exemption under the Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act from the moratorium on Internet taxation. Delays the application of such redefinition until November 1, 2007, for a state or local tax on Internet access that is: (1) generally imposed and actually enforced on telecommunication services; or (2) the subject of litigation instituted in a state court prior to July 1, 2007. Expands the term "Internet access" to include related communication services (e.g., emails and instant messaging). Redefines "telecommunications" to include unregulated non-utility telecommunications (e.g., cable services). Provides for a specific exception to the moratorium for certain state business taxes enacted between June 20, 2005, and before November 1, 2007, that do not discriminate against providers of communication services, Internet access, or telecommunications. Repeals the exception from the moratorium for taxing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Makes the amendments made by this Act effective November 1, 2007.

00 Introduced in House Nov 9, 2007

Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 - Amends the Internet Tax Freedom Act to: (1) extend until November 1, 2011, the moratorium on state and local taxation of Internet access and electronic commerce and the exemption from such moratorium for states with previously enacted Internet tax laws (grandfather provisions); (2) restrict the authority of certain states claiming an exemption from the moratorium under the Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act of 2004 to impose Internet access taxes after November 1, 2007; (3) expand the definition of "Internet access" to include related communication services (e.g., e-mails and instant messaging) and redefine "telecommunications" to include unregulated non-utility telecommunications (e.g., cable service); and (4) allow a specific exception to the moratorium for certain state business taxes enacted between June 20, 2005, and November 1, 2007, that do not tax Internet access.

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Oct 31, 2007

Signed by President.

Oct 31, 2007

Signed by President.

Oct 31, 2007

Became Public Law No: 110-108.

Oct 31, 2007

Became Public Law No: 110-108.

Oct 30, 2007

Ms. Sanchez, Linda T. moved that the House suspend the rules agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H12160-12164, H12168-12169)

Oct 30, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3678.

Oct 30, 2007

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Oct 30, 2007

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll No. 1014).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H12160-12161)

Oct 30, 2007

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll No. 1014). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H12160-12161)

Oct 30, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Oct 30, 2007

Cleared for White House.

Oct 30, 2007

Presented to President.

Oct 30, 2007

Presented to President.

Oct 26, 2007

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Oct 25, 2007

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S13429-13430)

Oct 25, 2007

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Oct 25, 2007

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Oct 18, 2007

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 429.

Oct 17, 2007

Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

Oct 16, 2007

Mr. Watt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Oct 16, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11567-11573)

Oct 16, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3678.

Oct 16, 2007

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Oct 16, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11575-11576)

Oct 16, 2007

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 2 (Roll no. 968).(text: CR H11567-11568)

Oct 16, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 2 (Roll no. 968). (text: CR H11567-11568)

Oct 16, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Oct 12, 2007

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-372.

Oct 12, 2007

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-372.

Oct 12, 2007

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 230.

Oct 10, 2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Oct 10, 2007

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.

Sep 27, 2007

Introduced in House

Sep 27, 2007

Introduced in House

Sep 27, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2001)

Sep 27, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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