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HB5496 • 2026

Taxation: excise taxes; excise tax on the purchase of wireless communications devices; require for purchases of devices primarily for the use of individuals under 18 years of age. Creates new act.

Taxation: excise taxes; excise tax on the purchase of wireless communications devices; require for purchases of devices primarily for the use of individuals under 18 years of age. Creates new act.

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Sponsor
Mark Tisdel (District 55), Thomas Kuhn (District 57), Tim Kelly (District 93)
Last action
2026-03-03
Official status
Rep. Nancy DeBoer removed as cosponsor 02/26/2026
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Taxation: excise taxes; excise tax on the purchase of wireless communications devices; require for purchases of devices primarily for the use of individuals under 18 years of age. Creates new act.

Taxation: excise taxes; excise tax on the purchase of wireless communications devices; require for purchases of devices primarily for the use of individuals under 18 years of age.

What This Bill Does

  • Taxation: excise taxes; excise tax on the purchase of wireless communications devices; require for purchases of devices primarily for the use of individuals under 18 years of age.
  • Creates new act.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-03 HJ 17 Pg. 205

    Rep. Nancy DeBoer removed as cosponsor 02/26/2026

  2. 2026-02-03 HJ 8 Pg. 73

    bill electronically reproduced 01/29/2026

  3. 2026-01-29 HJ 7 Pg. 71

    introduced by Representative Rep. Mark Tisdel

  4. 2026-01-29 HJ 7 Pg. 71

    read a first time

  5. 2026-01-29 HJ 7 Pg. 71

    referred to Committee on Finance

Official Summary Text

Taxation: excise taxes; excise tax on the purchase of wireless communications devices; require for purchases of devices primarily for the use of individuals under 18 years of age. Creates new act.