HB 563-FN-A (2005): increasing the tobacco tax.
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HB 563-FN-A (2005)
increasing the tobacco tax.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Taxes - State
The Story
It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2005. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–8. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. William Butynski (D - Ches 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5)
- Rep. Kathleen Taylor (Straf 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB
Votes
- March 23, 2005, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Ways & Means
- February 17, 2005: Hearing Feb 17 10:00 RM202,LOB
- March 10, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Mar 23 (vote 10-8;Reg)
- March 10, 2005: Min Report OTP
- March 23, 2005: Laid on the Table, Rep Pratt MA VV