HB 1593-FN-A-LOCAL (2000): repealing the provision allowing operators to retain 3 percent of meals and rooms taxes collected and establishing the local option of a 4 percent rooms tax.
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HB 1593-FN-A-LOCAL (2000)
repealing the provision allowing operators to retain 3 percent of meals and rooms taxes collected and establishing the local option of a 4 percent rooms tax.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Finance
- Subject: Taxes - State
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2000. The committee held a work session on February 16, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 24–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2000 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 44) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2000, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB
- February 16, 2000, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB
The Docket
- January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Finance; HJ5, p104
- January 19, 2000: Hearing Jan 19 2:00 RMs210-211,LOB
- February 16, 2000: Fin Div II Subcom Work & Exec Session Feb 16 1:00 RM209,LOB
- February 23, 2000: Maj Report ITL for Mar 9 (vote 24-0;CC)
- March 9, 2000: ITL Report Adopted (Cons Cal by 2/3VV); HJ22, p625
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 91-FN-A-LOCAL (1999): repealing the provision allowing operators to retain 3 percent of meals and rooms taxes collected.