SJR 2 (2005): urging Congress to reject the Streamlined Sales Tax Project.

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SJR 2 (2005)

urging Congress to reject the Streamlined Sales Tax Project.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: State Government
  • Chapter law: 130

The Story

It was introduced on February 3, 2005 and referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 10, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 10, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on April 14, 2005 and April 26, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 25, 2005 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2005, making it Chapter 130 of the session laws. It took effect on June 15, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2005, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • April 14, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM303,LOB
  • April 26, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • March 10, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 3, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Economic Development
  • February 22, 2005: Hearing; February 22, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC7
  • February 23, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass,[03/10/05]; SC9
  • March 9, 2005: 03/09/2005 Introduced and ref to St-Fed Rel & Vets
  • March 10, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 10, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 6, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Apr 6 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • April 14, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Apr 14 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • April 20, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Rescheduled Hearing Apr 20 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • April 26, 2005: Continued Hearing Apr 26 10:30 RM303,LOB
  • May 5, 2005: Comm Report OTP for May 25 (vote 11-0;CC)
  • May 25, 2005: Adopted
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 06/15/05; Eff. 06/15/05, Chapter 0130

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