HB 1443-FN-A (1996): relative to the applicability of the meals and rooms tax.
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HB 1443-FN-A (1996)
relative to the applicability of the meals and rooms tax.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Finance
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Taxes - State
- Chapter law: 53
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 23–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 31, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 8, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 4, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 1996, making it Chapter 53 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1996.
Sponsors
- Rep. Goulet (Hills 15) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Boutin (Hills 37)
- Rep. Ferguson (Hills 13)
- Sen. J. King (SD18)
- Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 9, 1996, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Finance, RM100, ST HOUSE
- April 2, 1996, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM101,LOB
Votes
- April 4, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ4,P135
- January 9, 1996: HEARING JAN09 01:30 RM100, ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
- January 25, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR JAN31 (VOTE 23-0;CC)
- January 25, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4447>; HC13,P440-441
- January 31, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ18,P539-540 + 554
- February 8, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ6,P69
- April 2, 1996: HEARING APR02 03:15 RM101,LOB FOR: W&M
- April 3, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR04 (VOTE 7-0)
- April 4, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ15,P253 + 254
- April 17, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ54,P1766
- April 17, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ19,P328
- April 24, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/24/96 EFF: 07/01/96 CHAP.0053