Posts tagged as:

Hawaii

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 [...]

Read the full article →

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. [...]

Read the full article →

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 [...]

Read the full article →

Update on Hawaii HB1405

March 24, 2009

Hawaii is moving forward with HB 1405. The hearing on Hawaii’s version of the affiliate tax, HB1405, was held yesterday. After hearing the testimony the Committee recommended passage of the bill.  The Senate Committee vote was 3 for passage, 1 against and 1 excused. There is a time table for action on any bill; the process [...]

Read the full article →