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FL S0712

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bill Galvano

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Revises the definition of "prepaid calling arrangement" to include both traditional communications services and mobile communications services sold at retail in predetermined units that decline with use.

  • Adds conditions for mobile communications services to qualify as prepaid calling arrangements: purchaser's right terminates when units expire unless additional units are purchased, no mandatory purchase requirement, and non-mobile services are limited to the same device used for mobile services.

  • Clarifies that predetermined units may be measured as usage time, money, or combinations thereof rather than only declining dollar amounts.

  • Establishes that no additional tax is due when purchasers use prepaid calling arrangement units for communications services, other services, or products as described in the statute.

  • Applies amendments retroactively effective July 1, 2014, but prohibits assessments of unpaid taxes or refunds/credits for taxes paid before the effective date.

Legislative Description

Taxes on Prepaid Calling Arrangements

Last Action

Died in Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5601 (Ch. 2014-38)

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/2/2014
Finance and Tax Appropriations Subcommittee3/4/2014
Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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