HB 761-FN-A-LOCAL (2001): relative to a statewide school tax on income for purposes of funding a constitutionally adequate education and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 761-FN-A-LOCAL (2001)

relative to a statewide school tax on income for purposes of funding a constitutionally adequate education and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on February 15, 2001 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. On March 8, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for dealine” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 18, 2001. On April 18, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 19, end of day” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 25, end of day” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 26 without objection”. On April 26, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to May 3” on a voice vote. On May 3, 2001 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 213–148.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 14, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • March 8, 2001, House: Susp Rules for dealine — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 19, end of day — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to May 3 — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2001, House: REP PHINIZY: LAY ON THE TABLE — yeas 171, nays 190, failed
  • May 3, 2001, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 213, nays 148, passed

The Docket

  • February 15, 2001: Introduced and ref to Ways & Means; HJ20, p288
  • February 22, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/22/2001 due Early < f>
  • March 8, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for dealine, MA 2/3VV; HJ23, p365
  • March 14, 2001: Hearing Mar 14 10:00 RM202,LOB
  • April 2, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Apr 18 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • April 13, 2001: Rep DiFruscia Prop Fl Am {0890}(New Title); HC31, p863-864
  • April 18, 2001: Removed from Cons Cal, req rep DiFruscia; HJ39, p1073
  • April 18, 2001: Special Order to Apr 19, end of day, Reps Scanlan & Burling MA VV; HJ39, p1177
  • April 19, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26, MA 2/3VV; HJ40, p1201
  • April 19, 2001: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
  • April 25, 2001: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection; HJ41, p1225
  • April 26, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to May 3, MA 2/3VV; Special Order to May 3; HJ43, p1295
  • May 3, 2001: Rep Phinizy moved LOT, ML RC(171-190); ITL Report Adopted RC(213-148); HJ45, p1357-1361

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 120-FN-A-LOCAL (1999): relative to a statewide school tax on income for purposes of funding a constitutionally adequate education and making an appropriation therefor.

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