HB 442 (1995): extending the temporary rates for the meals and rooms tax, telecommunications tax and real estate transfer tax through the biennium ending June 30, 1997.

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HB 442 (1995)

extending the temporary rates for the meals and rooms tax, telecommunications tax and real estate transfer tax through the biennium ending June 30, 1997.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1995-1996
House committee: Finance
Senate committee: Ways and Means
Subject: Taxes - State
Chapter law: 96

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–8. On March 15, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it 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 96 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1995.

Hearings and Sessions

February 1, 1995, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Finance, RM100, ST HOUSE
April 18, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM101,LOB

Votes

March 15, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 20, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ11,P155
January 18, 1995: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN27 09:30 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
February 1, 1995: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB01 09:30 RM100, ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
March 6, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 17-8)
March 6, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1514>(NEW TITLE); HC33,P862-863
March 15, 1995: REP D SOUCY DIV ?; COMM AM SEC 1, AA RC(226-101); SEC 2, AA RC(222-97); SEC 3, AA RC(225-101); SEC 4, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ39,P1153-1159 + 1164
March 21, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ10,P176
April 18, 1995: HEARING APR18 11:00 RM101,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
April 19, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP APR20
April 20, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ14,P248 + 250
May 4, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ18,P329
May 9, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1830
May 16, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/16/95 EFF: 07/01/95 CHAP.0096

Related Bills

HB 593-FN-A (1993): extending the surcharge on the meals and rooms tax.
HB 62-FN-A (1993): relative to the meals and rooms tax for the period beginning July 1, 1993, through June 30, 1995.