Actually the Clinton Administration is only calling for a 2 year moratorium. A copy of our opposition letter from the Mayor is attached. -----Original Message----- From: Frances Medema [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, June 19, 2000 10:32 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [CSMFO Members] AB 1784 Lempert - Internet Tax Freedom Act This bill is aimed at removing the deadline on the moratorium on internet taxes thus setting a permanent moratorium on internet taxes. The bill comes before Senate Local Government on Wednesday. Now is the time to phone your opposition to the committee members, especially Chair Senator Rainey. Other membes include Senators Soto, Johannessen, Johnston, Montieth, Perata, and Polanco. If your city is in any of these districts, please call your senator today. The full implications of internet commerce on local and state revenues and services has not been fully studied. The bill analysis questions the need to rush to extend the moratorium that expires on January 1, 2002. A report by the LAO earlier this year recommended futher study before extending the moratorium. Even Congress is only considering a five-year extension and John McCain, chair of the Senate Committee that will hear the extension bill, has questioned that extension. Your help is needed to oppose this bill. Frances Medema Policy Analyst League of California Cities 1400 K Street Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 phone: 916/658-8218 fax: 916/658-8240 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
AB 1784 - Internet Tax Act - Rainey - Oppose - May 9 2000.doc
