HB 1570-FN-A-LOCAL (1994): decreasing the temporary rate of the meals and rooms tax from 8 percent to 7 percent.

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HB 1570-FN-A-LOCAL (1994)

decreasing the temporary rate of the meals and rooms tax from 8 percent to 7 percent.

  • 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 2, 1994. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–7. On March 17, 1994 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Avery (Ches 8) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RMS302-304,LOB

Votes

  • March 17, 1994, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; HJ7,P199
  • January 6, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN18 11:00 RM302-304LOB FOR: WAYS & M
  • February 2, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB02 11:00 RMS302-304,LOB FOR: W&M
  • March 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR17 (VOTE 12-7)
  • March 10, 1994: MIN REPORT OTP
  • March 17, 1994: REP PLOURDE SUBST OTP, ML RC(113-215); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ42,P1428-1431

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