2012 House Bill 5468 / Public Act 260

Revise prepaid cell phone contract 9-1-1 tax

Introduced in the House

March 13, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Aric Nesbitt (R-80)

To replace current taxes imposed on pre-paid cell phone service to cover the cost of government 9-1-1 service with a new 1.92 percent levy. The current 9-1-1 service tax regime would still apply to other kinds of cell phone accounts.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

May 1, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 2, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 3, 2012

Passed in the House 106 to 3 (details)

To replace current taxes imposed on pre-paid cell phone service to cover the cost of government 9-1-1 service, with a new 1.92 percent levy imposed at the point of sale (like sales tax). The current 9-1-1 service tax regime would still apply to other kinds of cell phone accounts.

Received in the Senate

May 8, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy, and Technology

June 7, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

June 12, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 13, 2012

Passed in the Senate 29 to 7 (details)

To replace current taxes imposed on pre-paid cell phone service to cover the cost of government 9-1-1 service, with a new 1.92 percent levy imposed at the point of sale (like sales tax). The current 9-1-1 service tax regime would still apply to other kinds of cell phone accounts.

Received in the House

June 13, 2012

Passed in the House 106 to 4 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 26, 2012