HR 28 (2008): affirming revenue estimates for fiscal years 2008 and 2009.

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HR 28 (2008)

affirming revenue estimates for fiscal years 2008 and 2009.

  • Status: Adopted by the House
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held work sessions on January 15, 2008, April 9, 2008, April 15, 2008 and May 8, 2008. A floor amendment (1821h) was adopted on a division vote 204–64 on May 21, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1913h) was rejected on a roll call 113–158 on May 21, 2008. On May 21, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 194–77.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, LOB 202
  • April 9, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, LOB 202
  • April 15, 2008, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, LOB 202
  • May 8, 2008, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, LOB 202

Votes

  • May 21, 2008, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 204, nays 64, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: FLAM 1913H (REP VAILLANCOURT) — yeas 113, nays 158, failed
  • May 21, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1821h — yeas 194, nays 77, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/08 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 15, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 1/15/08 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • February 7, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 2/7/08 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • February 12, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Rescheduled Executive Session: 2/12/08 1:00 AM LOB 202
  • February 14, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Continued Executive Session: 2/14/08 1:00 AM LOB 202
  • February 19, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Continued Executive Session: 2/19/08 3:30 AM LOB 202
  • February 20, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Continued Executive Session: 2/20/2008 2:30 PM LOB 202
  • April 9, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 4/9/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 15, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 4/15/2008 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • May 8, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 5/8/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • May 21, 2008: Motion to Pass with Amendment #1821h (Rep Almy)
  • May 21, 2008: Amendment #1821h (Rep Almy) Adopted, DIV 204-64
  • May 21, 2008: Floor Amendment #1913h (Rep Vaillancourt) Failed, RC 113-158
  • May 21, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1821h: MA DIV 194-77

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