HB 1549-FN-A-LOCAL (1994): proposing a 2 percent tax on pet products to fund a spay/neuter program.

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HB 1549-FN-A-LOCAL (1994)

proposing a 2 percent tax on pet products to fund a spay/neuter program.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 17–0. On February 15, 1994 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. McGuirk (Ches 1) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM304,LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 1994, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; HJ7,P198
  • January 6, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN18 10:00 RM302-304,LOB FOR: WAYS & M
  • February 3, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB03 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: W&M
  • February 9, 1994: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB15 (VOTE 17-0)
  • February 15, 1994: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ26,P797

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court