Direct Marketers Win Round 1 in Tax Collection Case
The injunction may have positive short-term effects in addition to suspending enforcement of the new law. Oklahoma adopted a similar transactional notice law, and the constitutionality of that statute is now in serious doubt, although there's no pending lawsuit challenging that state's legislation. Other state legislatures, including California's, are considering similar laws, and the federal court ruling could have a deterrent effect on their enactment or encourage gubernatorial vetoes. Indeed, the Colorado decision added immediate support to efforts by some Colorado state legislators to repeal H.B. 10-1193. Shortly after issuance of Judge Blackburn's decision, Colorado House Majority Leader Amy Stephens issued a press release in which she stated:
- Companies:
- Direct Marketing Association
- People:
- Judge Robert E. Blackburn
