HB 647-FN (2005): relative to restructuring the department of revenue administration.

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HB 647-FN (2005)

relative to restructuring the department of revenue administration.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Banks and Insurance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 218

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Banks and Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2005, making it Chapter 218 of the session laws. It took effect on September 3, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB
  • April 12, 2005, 10:35 AM: hearing, Senate Banks and Insurance, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 26, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 9, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • February 14, 2005: Hearing Feb 14 2:00 RM306,LOB
  • March 16, 2005: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 23 (vote 14-1;CC)
  • March 16, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0680}
  • March 23, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Banks and Insurance
  • April 12, 2005: Hearing; April 12, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 10:35 a.m.; SC15
  • May 19, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/26/05]; SC21
  • May 26, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • June 3, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/09/05]; SC23
  • June 9, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 9, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/5/2005 Eff: 9/3/2005 Chap: 0218

Laws It Would Change

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