HB 112 (1997): requiring that all changes in state taxes be passed by a 60 percent majority of each house of the general court.

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HB 112 (1997)

requiring that all changes in state taxes be passed by a 60 percent majority of each house of the general court.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 17–5. On February 5, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 318–26.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ10,P154
  • January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/07/97
  • January 21, 1997: HEARING JAN21 11:00 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
  • January 30, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB05 (VOTE 17-5)
  • February 5, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED RC(318-26); HJ19,P326-328

Laws It Would Change

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