SB 515-FN-A (2008): relative to the combat veteran business tax credit.
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SB 515-FN-A (2008)
relative to the combat veteran business tax credit.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Taxes - State
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held public hearings on January 29, 2008 and February 5, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0817) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2008 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 9, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–4 to recommend that the House kill it. On April 30, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22)
- Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2008, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
- February 5, 2008, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
- April 2, 2008, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- April 9, 2008, 11:45 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- April 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
Votes
- March 6, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0817}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
- April 30, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
- January 29, 2008: Hearing; January 29, 2008, Room 100, State House, 9:15 a.m.; SC2
- February 5, 2008: Hearing; February 5, 2008, Room 100, State House, 9:30 a.m.; SC5
- March 4, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0817}(New Title) [03/06/08]; SC9A, Pg.8-9
- March 6, 2008: Committee Amendment{0817}(New Title), AA, VV
- March 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0817}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 6, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 12, 2008: Introduced and referred to Ways & Means
- April 2, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/2/2008 11:30 AM LOB 202
- April 8, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 4/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
- April 9, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 4/9/2008 11:45 AM LOB 202
- April 22, 2008: Executive Session: 4/22/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
- April 23, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for April 30 Reg (vote 10-4)
- April 30, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV