HB 1507-FN-A (1998): providing for a graduated reduction in the temporary increases in the communications services tax, meals and rooms tax, and the real estate transfer tax.
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HB 1507-FN-A (1998)
providing for a graduated reduction in the temporary increases in the communications services tax, meals and rooms tax, and the real estate transfer tax.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Finance
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held public hearings on January 19, 1998 and January 20, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 1998 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee held a work session on October 21, 1998. The committee met in executive session on October 21, 1998 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 17 to 1.
Sponsors
- Rep. Leber (Merr 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Weyler (Rock 18)
- Rep. M. Brown (Merr 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 1998, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
- January 20, 1998, 10:05 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
- October 21, 1998, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
- October 21, 1998, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ3,P110
- January 19, 1998: HEARING JAN19 2:30 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
- January 20, 1998: RECESSED HEARING JAN20 10:05 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
- February 10, 1998: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR FEB18 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
- February 18, 1998: REFERRED TO FINANCE FOR INTERIM STUDY; HJ18,P939
- October 21, 1998: INT STUDY DIV SUBCOM WORK SESSION OCT21 9:00 RMS210-211,LOB
- October 21, 1998: INT STUDY FULL COMM EXEC SESSION OCT21 11:00 RMS210-211,LOB
- October 21, 1998: INT STUDY REPT: NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 1999 (VOTE 17-1)