HB 351 (2008): clarifying that the definition of “overseas business organization” includes all foreign incorporated business organizations and all 80/20 business organizations.

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HB 351 (2008)

clarifying that the definition of “overseas business organization” includes all foreign incorporated business organizations and all 80/20 business organizations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State
  • Chapter law: 2

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 8, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0191h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 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 send it back to committee. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (2628) was adopted on a voice vote on January 17, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 17, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On January 30, 2008 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (0348) was adopted on February 6, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on February 13, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (0348) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on February 14, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on February 22, 2008, making it Chapter 2 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2007, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 16, 2007, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 10, 2007, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass Amended — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2628}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • January 30, 2008, House: Concur (Rep Almy) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Ways and Means
  • February 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/8/2007 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • February 16, 2007: Executive Session: 2/16/07 2:30 pm LOB 202
  • February 22, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0191h} for March 6 {Vote: 17-0; CC}
  • February 22, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0191h
  • March 6, 2007: Amendment {0191h} Adopted, VV
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass Amended: MA VV
  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 10, 2007: Hearing; April 10, 2007, Room 100, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC14
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee [05/24/07]; SC21
  • May 24, 2007: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 3, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2628}(New Title) [01/17/08]; SC1, Pg.24
  • January 17, 2008: Committee Amendment{2628}(New Title), AA, VV
  • January 17, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2628}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • January 30, 2008: Concur (Rep Almy): MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #0348 Adopted
  • February 8, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{0348}, Adopted [01/31/08]
  • February 13, 2008: Enrolled
  • February 14, 2008: Enrolled
  • February 22, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 02/22/2008; Effective 04/22/2008; Chapter 0002

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