HB 51 (2005): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of imposing a luxury sales tax and an amusements tax.

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HB 51 (2005)

establishing a committee to study the feasibility of imposing a luxury sales tax and an amusements tax.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2005. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–8. On March 30, 2005 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Action Deadline” on a voice vote. On April 6, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2005, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • March 30, 2005, House: Susp Rules for Action Deadline — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2005, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2005, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP — yeas 120, nays 172, failed

The Docket

  • December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Ways & Means
  • January 19, 2005: Hearing Jan 19 9:30 RM202,LOB
  • March 16, 2005: Maj Report OTP for Mar 30 (vote 10-8;Reg)
  • March 16, 2005: Min Report ITL
  • March 30, 2005: Reps O'Neil & Craig Susp Rules for Action Deadline, MA 2/3VV
  • April 6, 2005: OTP ML RC(120-172); Rep Hinkle moved ITL, ITL MA VV

Related Bills

  • HB 90 (2007): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of imposing a luxury sales tax and an amusements tax.
  • HB 169 (2003): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of imposing a luxury sales tax and an amusements tax.

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