HB 1316-FN-A (2004): relative to the computation of tax on certain telecommunications services under the communications services tax, and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of unbundling communications services charges.

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HB 1316-FN-A (2004)

relative to the computation of tax on certain telecommunications services under the communications services tax, and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of unbundling communications services charges.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State
  • Chapter law: 111

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 17, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2004, making it Chapter 111 of the session laws. It took effect on May 17, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2004, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB
  • April 7, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

  • April 29, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Ways & Means
  • January 8, 2004: Hearing Jan 8 1:00 RM202,LOB
  • March 4, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 17 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • March 4, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0650}(New Title)
  • March 17, 2004: Passed with Am (Cons Cal by nec 2/3VV)
  • March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Ways & Means
  • April 7, 2004: Hearing; April 7, 2004, Room 103, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC13
  • April 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/29/04]; SC17
  • April 29, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 29, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 17, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/17/2004 Eff: 5/17/2004* Chap: 0111
  • May 17, 2004: *Multiple Effective Dates, Secs. 1-7 eff. 7/1/2004

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 102-FN (2003): relative to the computation of tax on certain telecommunications services under the communications services tax.

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