HB 1499-FN-A (2008): replacing the electricity consumption tax with an electricity generation tax.
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HB 1499-FN-A (2008)
replacing the electricity consumption tax with an electricity generation tax.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Subject: Taxes - State
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 3, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 17, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–1 to recommend that the House kill it. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ron Mack (D - Hills 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. William Hatch (D - Coos 3)
- Rep. David Essex (D - Hills 1)
- Sen. Harold Janeway (D - SD7)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 3, 2008, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- January 17, 2008, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- January 29, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
Votes
- February 6, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- January 3, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/3/2008 2:30 PM LOB 304
- January 17, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 1/17/2008 2:00 PM LOB 304
- January 24, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Full Committee Work Session: 1/24/2008 9:30 AM LOB 304
- January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 1:00 PM LOB 304
- January 31, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 2/6 CC (vote 11-1)
- February 6, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV