HB 1574-FN-A (2008): increasing the beer tax.
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HB 1574-FN-A (2008)
increasing the beer tax.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Liquor and Beer
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jessie Osborne (D - Merr 12) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 3)
- Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 7)
- Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 4)
- Rep. Barbara French (D - Merr 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- February 14, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Ways and Means
- January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 11:00 AM LOB 202
- February 14, 2008: Executive Session: 2/14/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202 (Orig 11:00 AM)
- February 15, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 CC (vote 14-1)
- March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV