Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008
To restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property.
Other Bill Titles (3 more) 4/15/2008--Introduced.
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 "new discriminator... moreSee Full Bill Text
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| Introduced | ![]() | Voted on by House | ![]() | Voted on by Senate | ![]() | Considered By President | ![]() | Bill Becomes Law |
| April 15, 2008 |
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September 22, 2008 No New Taxes From Verizon Wireless??
The bill, HR 5793 or the Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008, calls for a five-year moratorium from any new discriminatory wireless taxes. What is a "discriminatory wireless tax," though? Read the full press release on EVDOinfo.com.
Source: EVDO Blog by evdoinfo.com
September 22, 2008 Verizon Wireless Supports Cell Tax Fairness Effort For Wireless ...
HR 5793, the Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008, calls for a five-year moratorium from any new discriminatory wireless taxes. Steve Zipperstein, vice president and general counsel at Verizon Wireless, made the following statement after ...
Source: Just Another Mobile Phone Blog
September 20, 2008 CONGRESS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS SPLIT
... and allows these industries to essay kindred exemptions. It would place land and topical set income at risk. Lofgren over his evidence by locution that the calculate HR 5793 has 130 cosponsors in legislature and the clannish sector.
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