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Hawaii HB1405

The News from Hawaii

July 1, 2009

Late yesterday, Hawaii’s Governor Lingle  notified legislators that she may veto HB1405. This action is required, she must give at least ten days notice. I am unsure why she had to wait until this late time to indicate her intent to veto, the bill has been sitting on her desk since May 11. This latest news just adds [...]

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Termination of Hawaii Affiliates Continue

June 29, 2009

Hawaii affiliates are being greeted with termination letters. In anticipation of the Governor signing (or failing to veto) the Internet Tax Law, HB 1405, merchants are beginning to remove affiliates in order to avoid a nexus. Unless vetoed, HB 1405 takes effect on Wednesday,  July 1. Affiliates from Hawaii have expressed feelings of despair, anger and shock. [...]

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Hawaii Affiliates Taking Action

June 17, 2009

Affiliates in Hawaii are trying to convince Governor Lingle to veto Hawaii HB1405, the bill that would force out of state merchants to collect and remit sales tax. Dean Takamine is leading the way and is taking active measures to see if he can halt HB1405. Dean has organized a Ning social network called Hawaii [...]

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Will Hawaii Governor Sign HB1405

June 10, 2009

It is more or less a wait and see situation for affiliates in Hawaii. As we reported here, HB1405 which amends the definition of nexus to include affiliates, was transmitted to the Governor on May 11. Unless vetoed by Governor Linda Lingle, the law takes effect on July 1.  Popular opinion is that the law [...]

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Yes, Minnesota Still Pending, Hawaii at Governor

May 16, 2009

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the Minnesota Omnibus Tax Bill, HF2323, is still pending. Minnesota Affiliates are not in the clear even though it has been reported otherwise. I think there was a little confusion because there was an attempt to pass a different shorter tax bill but the Governor promptly [...]

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