HB 789-FN-A (1997): exempting siblings from the legacies and successions tax in certain situations.

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HB 789-FN-A (1997)

exempting siblings from the legacies and successions tax in certain situations.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Melcher (Hills 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Steere (Ches 11)
  • Rep. Hunt (Ches 10)
  • Rep. Dokmo (Hills 14)
  • Rep. McGuirk (Ches 1)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 1997, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ17,P285
  • February 10, 1997: HEARING FEB10 02:30 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
  • February 24, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • March 5, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ33,P771

Laws It Would Change

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