HB 1617-FN-A-LOCAL (1996): imposing a flat tax to replace certain state and local taxes.

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HB 1617-FN-A-LOCAL (1996)

imposing a flat tax to replace certain state and local taxes.

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

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 kill it by a vote of 24–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. W. Williams (Graf 3) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Laflam (Belk 2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1996, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Finance, RM100,ST HOUSE

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ4,P141
  • January 23, 1996: HEARING JAN23 02:15 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • February 14, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB21 (VOTE 24-1;CC)
  • February 21, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ30,P1085

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