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