HB 53-FN-A (1997): relative to electronic data submission under the meals and rooms tax.
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HB 53-FN-A (1997)
relative to electronic data submission under the meals and rooms tax.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Finance
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Taxes - State
- Chapter law: 132
The Story
It was introduced on March 19, 1997 and referred to the House Finance committee. On March 26, 1997 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for hearing”, on a motion by Rep. Wheeler & Burling. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1997. On April 2, 1997 the House adopted “Suspend Rules on rept deadline”, on a motion by Rep. Wheeler & Burling. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 21–0. On April 10, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1997, making it Chapter 132 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Burling (Sull 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Avery (Ches 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 27, 1997, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
- May 6, 1997, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM103,ST HOUSE
Votes
- April 10, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 15, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- March 19, 1997: INTRODUCED (APPROVED BY RULES COMM) AND REF TO FINANCE;HJ42,P1317
- March 26, 1997: REPS WHEELER & BURLING SUSP RULES FOR HEARING,MA 2/3VV;HJ45,P1382
- March 27, 1997: HEARING MAR27 01:45 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
- April 2, 1997: REPS WHEELER & BURLING SUSP RULES ON REPT DEADLINE, MA 2/3VV; HJ47,P1450
- April 3, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR10 (VOTE 21-0)
- April 3, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0949>(NEW TITLE); HC46,P1402-1403
- April 10, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ50,P1512 + 1565
- April 10, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ12,P242
- May 6, 1997: HEARING MAY06 03:15 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: W&M
- May 12, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY15 (VOTE 5-0)
- May 15, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ18,P330 + 336
- May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2002
- May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P493
- June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 07/01/97 CHAP.0132