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H.R. 5793, The Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008

  • This item is from the 110th Congress (2007-2008) and is no longer current. Comments, voting, and wiki editing have been disabled, and the cost/savings estimate has been frozen.

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H.R. 5793 would restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008 - Prohibits states or local governments from imposing any new discriminatory tax on mobile services, mobile service providers, or mobile service property for five years after the enactment of this Act. Defines &quot;new discriminatory tax&quot; as a tax imposed on mobile services, providers, or property that is not generally imposed on other types of services or property, or that is generally imposed at a lower rate.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 4/15/2008:4/28/2008: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the House CommitteeSubcommittee on the Judiciary.Commercial and Administrative Law.
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Harry, Boston MA

May 23, 2008, 6:22pm (report abuse)

40% for 60% against?

Are they against the tax or the bill...which is AGAINST The tax.

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