HB 564-FN-A (1993): lowering the cigarette tax to $.21.
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HB 564-FN-A (1993)
lowering the cigarette tax to $.21.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Taxes - State
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 17, 1993. On March 17, 1993 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/18/1993”. On March 18, 1993 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Simon (Rock 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Rubin (Rock 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM304,LOB
Votes
- March 18, 1993, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; HJ9,P127
- February 4, 1993: HEARING FEB04 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
- March 10, 1993: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR17 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
- March 17, 1993: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP A PELLETIER; HJ41,P992
- March 17, 1993: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR18; HJ41,P1025
- March 18, 1993: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ42,P1035