HB 1294-FN-A (2002): reducing the tobacco tax.
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HB 1294-FN-A (2002)
reducing the tobacco tax.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Taxes - State
The Story
It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 17–0. On January 31, 2002 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2003”, by a vote of 12 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Ronald Nowe (R - Rock 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2002, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB
Votes
- January 31, 2002, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Ways & Means; HJ78, p1997
- December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due Early 1/24/2002 <f>
- January 16, 2002: Hearing Jan 16 1:30 RM202,LOB
- January 23, 2002: Maj Report REF FOR INT STUDY for Jan 31 (vote 17-0;Reg)
- January 31, 2002: Referred to Ways & Means for Interim Study VV; HJ14, p571
- November 12, 2002: Int Study Report: NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2003 (vote 12-0)