HB 598-FN-A (2007): repealing certain foreign dividend deductions under the business profits tax and repealing an exemption to the real estate transfer tax.

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HB 598-FN-A (2007)

repealing certain foreign dividend deductions under the business profits tax and repealing an exemption to the real estate transfer tax.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State
  • Chapter law: 146

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 6, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 146 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 6, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 10, 2007, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100

Votes

  • March 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Ways and Means
  • February 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/16/2007 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 6, 2007: Executive Session: 3/6/2007 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 9, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 21 (vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 29, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 10, 2007: Hearing; April 10, 2007, Room 100, State House, 9:00 a.m.; SC15
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/24/07]; SC21
  • May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 6, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 08/17/07; Chapter 0146

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