2002 Senate Bill 1419

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 18, 2002

Introduced by Sen. Joanne Emmons (R-23)

To extend from Dec. 31, 2002, to Dec. 31, 2004, the sunset date of the law that authorizes the Department of Treasury to negotiate a multi-state agreement to create a centralized system for the collection of use tax on purchases made by Michigan citizens from out-of-state merchants. This would apply to retail purchases made over the Internet or from catalogs. See House Bill 5080.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Nov. 14, 2002

Passed in the Senate 25 to 6 (details)

In the House

Dec. 3, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Dec. 13, 2002

Substitute offered by Rep. Jason Allen (R-104)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which extends only until July 1, 2003 the sunset on the law authorizing the Department of Treasury to negotiate a multi-state agreement for a centralized system for the collection of use tax on purchases made by Michigan citizens from out-of-state merchants.

The substitute failed by voice vote