HB 709-FN-A-LOCAL (1999): relative to the railroad tax.

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HB 709-FN-A-LOCAL (1999)

relative to the railroad tax.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 304

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 1999 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1999. The committee held a work session on April 20, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–2. On June 29, 1999 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On July 1, 1999 the Senate adopted “Rules Supension to Allow Comm Rep not in Calendar (2/3rds Vote Necc)” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. D'Allesandro. On July 1, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 1999, making it Chapter 304 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 11, 1999, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, Rm301,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, Rms210-211,LOB
  • April 20, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, Rm209,LOB

Votes

  • June 29, 1999, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 1999, Senate: Rules Supension to Allow Comm Rep not in Calendar (2/3rds Vote Necc) — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ25, p469
  • March 1, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 3/1/1999 due on E f
  • March 11, 1999: Hearing Mar 11 1:30 Rm301,LOB
  • March 17, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Mar 25 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 25, 1999: Passed and ref to Finance; HJ33, p680
  • April 6, 1999: Finance Hearing Apr 6 1:45 Rms210-211,LOB
  • April 20, 1999: Div II Subcom work sess Apr 20 9:00 Rm209,LOB
  • June 25, 1999: Fin Maj Report OTP for June 29 (vote 14-2;Reg)
  • June 29, 1999: Passed VV; HJ75, p2042-2043 + 2046
  • July 1, 1999: Sen. D'Allesandro Moved Rules Supension to Allow Comm Rep not in Calendar (2/3rds Vote Necc), MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Sen. D'Allesandro Moved Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2095
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 16, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/1999 Eff: 7/1/1999 Chap. 0304

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