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S 1296 108th Congress Senate

A bill to exempt seaplanes from certain transportation taxes.

Introduced: June 19, 2003 Introduced by: Murkowski, Lisa Republican · Alaska See on congress.gov
Taxation Air cargoAircraftAirline passenger trafficExcise tax
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Marine transportationTax exemptionTransportation and Public Works
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 19, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 19, 2003
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action June 19, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt seaplanes from the 6.25 percent transportation excise tax applicable to those engaged in the business of transporting property by air for hire.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3770 Related bill To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain transportation provided by seaplanes from the excise tax i…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Jul 30, 2003
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jul 29, 2003
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