HB 1556-FN-A (2000): establishing a tax on the retail sale of fireworks and making appropriations to the division of fire standards and training.

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HB 1556-FN-A (2000)

establishing a tax on the retail sale of fireworks and making appropriations to the division of fire standards and training.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 17, 2000 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee held a work session on October 24, 2000. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2001”, by a vote of 15 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2000, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • October 24, 2000, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ5, p103
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999 due Early f
  • January 26, 2000: Hearing Jan 26 11:30 RM204,LOB
  • February 9, 2000: Maj Report REF FOR INTERIM STUDY for Feb 17 (vote 12-1;CC)
  • February 17, 2000: Referred to Crim Just & PSfty for Interim Study; HJ18, p484
  • June 6, 2000: (Int Study Subcom: Reps Welch, Christie, Weare & Doucette)
  • October 24, 2000: Int Study Subcom Work Session Oct 24 9:45 RM204,LOB
  • October 24, 2000: Int Study Report: NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2001 (vote 15-0)

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