HB 749-FN (1989): relative to the sale of fireworks and levying a tax thereon.

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HB 749-FN (1989)

relative to the sale of fireworks and levying a tax thereon.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on February 9, 1989 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–3. On April 6, 1989 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Palumbo (Rock 10) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Phelps (Merr 1)
  • Rep. Pierce (Ches 17)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • April 6, 1989, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 9, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS
  • March 8, 1989: HEARING 3/8/89 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • April 4, 1989: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR: 4/6 VOTE ( 12-3 )
  • April 6, 1989: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ63, P1896-97

Laws It Would Change

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