HB 1575 (1996): extending the study committee considering the adoption of a constitutional amendment allowing a yield tax on sand, gravel, and similar materials and relative to taxation of sand, gravel, and similar materials for the tax year ending March 31,1
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HB 1575 (1996)
extending the study committee considering the adoption of a constitutional amendment allowing a yield tax on sand, gravel, and similar materials and relative to taxation of sand, gravel, and similar materials for the tax year ending March 31,1
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Finance
- Senate committee: Finance
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
- Chapter law: 133
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 23–0. On March 13, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 7, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 1996, making it Chapter 133 of the session laws. It took effect on April 1, 1996.
Sponsors
- Rep. D. Scanlan (Graf 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1)
- Rep. Rogers (Merr 22)
- Rep. R. Wheeler (Hills 7)
- Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
- Sen. Danais (SD20)
- Sen. Johnson (SD3)
- Sen. Fraser (SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 1996, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Finance, RM100,ST HOUSE
- May 1, 1996, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, RM120, ST HOUSE
Votes
- March 13, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ27,P139
- January 23, 1996: HEARING JAN23 01:15 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
- March 7, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR13 (VOTE 23-0)
- March 7, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4839>(NEW TITLE); HC33,P1209
- March 7, 1996: 03/07/96 INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ11,P195
- March 13, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ40,P1454 + 1455
- May 1, 1996: HEARING MAY01 01:30 RM120, ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
- May 6, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP MAY07 (VOTE 7-0)
- May 7, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ22,P397 + 423
- May 8, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ65,P2046
- May 9, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ23,P451
- May 21, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/21/96 EFF: 04/01/96* CHAP.0133