2013 Senate Bill 143

Clarify taxable software definition

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 5, 2013

Introduced by Sen. John Pappageorge (R-13)

To clarify that when one person grants another the right to use “prewritten computer software,” this is not subject to the state sales tax. This applies to "cloud"-based computing services.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

June 18, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 19, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

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.