2013 Senate Bill 142

Clarify taxable software definition

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 5, 2013

Introduced by Sen. John Proos (R-21)

To clarify that when one person grants another the right to use “prewritten computer software,” this is not subject to the state "use tax" that is imposed on the sale or consumption of tangible personal property. This applies to "cloud"-based computing services.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

June 18, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 20, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 20, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Sept. 18, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.