HB 1563 (1994): imposing a value added tax and repealing certain state and municipal taxes and fees.

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HB 1563 (1994)

imposing a value added tax and repealing certain state and municipal taxes and fees.

  • 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 1, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 10–8. On February 15, 1994 the House rejected a motion to study it after the session ends on a roll call 120–229, on a motion by Rep. Harwell. On February 15, 1994 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Harwell (Coos 7) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 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,P199
  • February 1, 1994: HEARING FEB01 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • February 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB15 (VOTE 10-8)
  • February 15, 1994: REP HARWELL SUBST REF FOR STUDY, ML RC(120-229); ITL REPORT
  • February 15, 1994: ADOPTED VV; HJ26,P797-800

Laws It Would Change

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