HB 1595-FN-A (1998): repealing certain exemptions under the meals and rooms tax.

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HB 1595-FN-A (1998)

repealing certain exemptions under the meals and rooms tax.

  • 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 public hearings on January 26, 1998 and January 28, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 1998 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. M. Smith (Straf 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8)
  • Rep. Estabrook (Straf 8)
  • Rep. Wall (Straf 9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1998, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
  • January 28, 1998, 3:30 PM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ3,P114
  • January 26, 1998: HEARING JAN26 1:00 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
  • January 28, 1998: CONTINUED HEARING JAN28 3:30 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
  • February 10, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB18 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • February 18, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ18,P940

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