Introduced by Rep. Aric Nesbitt R-Lawton on March 13, 2012
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. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Energy and Technology Committee on March 13, 2012
Reported in the House on May 1, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on May 2, 2012
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on May 2, 2012
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 on May 8, 2012
Referred to the Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee on May 8, 2012
Reported in the Senate on June 7, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on June 12, 2012
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on June 12, 2012