Recent
State Legislative Trends
>Wisconsin � State Sen. Jon Erpenbach has proposed a 1% sales tax on
video games and game consoles to fund rehabilitation programs for juvenile delinquents.
>Substantial First Amendment issues raised based on content discrimination.�
>New Mexico � HB 583, Leave No Child Inside Act, proposes a 1% excise tax on games, consoles and TVs to fund outdoor education
programs for children.� The Bill was
introduced by Rep. Gail Chasey (D) and is now before the House Business & Industry Committee.