HB 164-FN-A (2003): increasing the gross premiums tax on insurance provided by certain unlicensed companies.

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HB 164-FN-A (2003)

increasing the gross premiums tax on insurance provided by certain unlicensed companies.

Status: Vetoed, override failed
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Ways and Means
Senate committee: Insurance
Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0. On February 6, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 340–34, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 7, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 21–1. On April 10, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 17, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 15, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on June 6, 2003. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 4, 2003 the House voted 65–277 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Hearings and Sessions

January 22, 2003, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB
March 7, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
May 6, 2003, 9:25 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101

Votes

February 6, 2003, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP — yeas 340, nays 34, passed
April 10, 2003, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 15, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
January 7, 2004, House: OVERRIDE GOVERNOR'S VETO — yeas 65, nays 277, failed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Ways & Means; HJ8, p109
January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003 due Early <f>
January 22, 2003: Hearing Jan 22 9:00 RM202,LOB
January 30, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 6 (vote 17-0;Reg)
February 6, 2003: Passed and ref to Finance RC(340-34)
March 7, 2003: Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess Mar 7 9:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
March 14, 2003: Fin Maj Report OTP for Apr 10 (Vote 21-1;Reg)
April 10, 2003: Passed VV
April 17, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
May 6, 2003: Hearing; May 6, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 9:25 a.m.; SC21
May 9, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/03]; SC22
May 15, 2003: Ought to Pass; MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 15, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
May 29, 2003: Enrolled
May 29, 2003: Enrolled
June 6, 2003: Vetoed by the Governor on 6/6/2003 (Veto message printed
September 4, 2003: Veto Sustained -failed nec 2/3- RC(65-277)

Laws It Would Change

RSA 405:29