HB 307 (1995): establishing a study committee to consider a constitutional amendment allowing the adoption of a yield tax on sand, gravel, and similar materials; and suspending a provision on taxation of sand, gravel and similar substances for the tax ye

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HB 307 (1995)

establishing a study committee to consider a constitutional amendment allowing the adoption of a yield tax on sand, gravel, and similar materials; and suspending a provision on taxation of sand, gravel and similar substances for the tax ye

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 90

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 1995. The committee held a work session on February 1, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 24–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 2, 1995. On March 2, 1995 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/09/1995 10:00” on a voice vote. On March 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 15, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 20, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 2, 1995 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 16, 1995, making it Chapter 90 of the session laws. It took effect on April 1, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Burnham (Ches 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. McGuirk (Ches 1)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, RM100,ST HOUSE
  • February 1, 1995, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM105-A,ST HOUSE
  • April 11, 1995, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • March 2, 1995, House: Special Order to 03/09/1995 10:00 — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 1995, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ11,P150
  • January 17, 1995: HEARING JAN17 11:00 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • February 1, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB01 01:00 RM105-A,ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • February 16, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR02 (VOTE 24-0;CC)
  • February 16, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1356>(NEW TITLE); HC24,P514
  • March 2, 1995: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP WELLS; HJ31,P742
  • March 2, 1995: SPEC ORDER TO MAR09 10:00, REPS A TORR & TROMBLY MA VV; HJ31,P786
  • March 9, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ35,P946-947 + 1024
  • March 15, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ9,P115
  • April 11, 1995: HEARING APR11 10:30 RM101,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • April 19, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR20
  • April 19, 1995: PROP COMM AM<2245>(NEW TITLE); SC30,P10-11
  • April 20, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ14,P247 + 249
  • May 2, 1995: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP C BROWN MA VV; HJ63,P1750
  • May 4, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ18,P328
  • May 9, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1830
  • May 16, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/16/95 EFF: 04/01/95* CHAP.0090

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