HB 480-FN-A (1991): relative to a 3 percent purchase tax.

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HB 480-FN-A (1991)

relative to a 3 percent purchase tax.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. O'Brien (Straf 10) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Pantelakos (Rock 24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 25, 1991, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • March 19, 1991, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; HJ23,P292
  • February 19, 1991: ==CANCELLED==HEARING FEB19 01:30 RM204,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • February 25, 1991: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB25 01:30 RM204,LOB FOR: W&M
  • March 6, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR19 (VOTE 15-0)
  • March 19, 1991: REP O'BRIEN SUBST RE-REF, ML DIV(38-285); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ53A,P1139

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