It emerged last week that Florida's House of Representatives has failed to pass legislation postponing the enforcement of a tax on businesses and individuals using non-traditional communication methods, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
The statute, which had been on the books for nearly 10 years, was originally aimed at businesses which chose to employ satellite and other technologies to bypass the local telephone networks. However, experts have warned that the bill is worded so broadly that, in addition to VoIP, it could also take in networked computers and two-way radios.
According to reports, on Friday the Florida Senate passed a bill preventing collection of the tax until 2006. However, Johnnie Bird, Speaker for the Florida House of Representatives, refused to hear the bill.
Speaking to CNET News following the stalling of the legislation, Florida Republican, John Stargel observed that:
"I don't think the speaker really understood the issues or took the time to understand what this tax will do to businesses in Florida and businesses looking to relocate here."
He continued:
"We have now created an atmosphere of uncertainty. In a state that prides itself on being pro-business and pro-growth, it's sad that this message is being sent."
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