HB 1439-FN-A (1998): relative to reducing the amount of meals and rooms tax retained by operators and designating the moneys to a nonlapsing fund in the department of resources and economic development for the promotion of tourism.

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HB 1439-FN-A (1998)

relative to reducing the amount of meals and rooms tax retained by operators and designating the moneys to a nonlapsing fund in the department of resources and economic development for the promotion of tourism.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 17–0. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. C. Brown (Graf 14) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Lynde (Hills 24)
  • Rep. Rubin (Rock 25)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB

Votes

  • March 5, 1998, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ3,P108
  • January 26, 1998: HEARING JAN26 11:00 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
  • February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 17-0)
  • March 5, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ21,P1158

Laws It Would Change

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