2013 House Bill 4203

Impose “Amazon tax” on internet purchases

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Rob VerHeulen (R-74)

To impose the state use tax on catalog or internet purchases made from a seller outside the state if the seller has an “affiliate” located in Michigan, in the manner pioneered by internet book retailer Amazon.com.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Sept. 11, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 9, 2014

Substitute offered by Rep. Rob VerHeulen (R-74)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Rob VerHeulen (R-74)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Rob VerHeulen (R-74)

The amendment passed by voice vote