I would also like to note that the collection of sales taxes online will be new not only for many retailers, but also for consumers who are used to the current system. It is important to implement the new law correctly, from the outset, for these retailers and their customers. In this regard, I believe that it is also important to make sure that the implementation of the new law does not disrupt the busy holiday season. For this reason, I believe that States should be prohibited from exercising their new authority under the Marketplace Fairness Act during the last quarter of the first year after enactment.
On the recordMay 6, 2013
Share
More from Susan Collins
Jul 15, 2026
It would be wise for DHS to have a halt in non-urgent traffic stops until we get this straightened out.
Jul 16, 2026
“It’s appalling to me that some of the rhetoric is coming from public officials on both sides of the aisle who should know better than to levy personal and political attacks against the judiciary and the court specifically,” Collins said.
Jul 27, 2026
I took particular issue with the provision that would allow political appointees to review grant proposals, noting that it would undermine the goal of awarding funds 'based on scientific merit and value, rather than political ideology.'
Aug 7, 2026
Obviously, I'm disappointed in that decision, which turned abortion issues back to the states. It has not had an impact on the state of Maine.





