On July 27, 2017, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a revenue plan that includes a new 2% natural gas severance tax and the requirement that online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay collect sales tax on sales they conduct on behalf of vendors.  This plan contained in HB 542 was the result of a deal between GOP members of the Senate and Governor Wolf.  The measure now goes to the House where the fate is uncertain. We will continue to monitor this development.