Netflix Tax. Supporters. Opposition. Statewide Preemption legislation.

State: California

The statewide preemption:  California AB 252 (2017) creates a 5 year prohibition on cities and counties taxing streaming video services

Supporters of the preemption say: Streaming services provide content & are not table utilities 

Which groups are in opposition?

• League of California Cities
• California State Association of Counties
• California Cable & Telecommunications Association

Which groups are in support?

•  Internet Association
• AT&T
• Computer Technology Industry Association

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