HB 559-FN-A (1995): relative to the distribution of the meals and rooms tax and establishing a committee to study the balance between the cost to communities of out-of-state industry and retail business operating in the community and the benefits to the community of such out

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HB 559-FN-A (1995)

relative to the distribution of the meals and rooms tax and establishing a committee to study the balance between the cost to communities of out-of-state industry and retail business operating in the community and the benefits to the community of such out

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Finance
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 24–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 1995 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Cooper (Carr 2) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2)
  • Rep. Kenney (Carr 6)
  • Rep. Robertson (Ches 18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1995, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Finance, RM100,ST HOUSE

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ11,P160
  • January 25, 1995: HEARING JAN25 02:00 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • February 9, 1995: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB15 (VOTE 24-0;CC)
  • February 15, 1995: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ25,P531

Laws It Would Change

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