HB 414-FN-A (1989): relative to the sale or exchange of beneficial interests in business organizations for business profits tax purposes.

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HB 414-FN-A (1989)

relative to the sale or exchange of beneficial interests in business organizations for business profits tax purposes.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State
  • Chapter law: 168

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. On April 6, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 11, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 27, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 2, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 1989, making it Chapter 168 of the session laws. It took effect on May 17, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Cowenhoven (Hills 9) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM204,LOB
  • March 31, 1989, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM204,LOB
  • April 27, 1989, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM 102

Votes

  • April 6, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS
  • February 16, 1989: HEARING 02/16/89 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • March 29, 1989: CONT HEARING 03/31/89 1:00 RM204,LOB FOR:WAYS & MEANS
  • April 4, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 4/6 VOTE ( 17-0 )
  • April 6, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED W/AM VV; HJ63, P1895-96 + 1897
  • April 11, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS
  • April 27, 1989: HEARING 4/27/89 9:00 RM 102 FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • April 28, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • May 2, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • May 9, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 22 PAGE 363
  • May 9, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 17, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/17/89 EFF: 5/17/89 CHAP: 168

Laws It Would Change

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