HB 472-FN-A (2009): establishing a tax on the sale of permissible fireworks.

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HB 472-FN-A (2009)

establishing a tax on the sale of permissible fireworks.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On February 18, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2009, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 10, 2009, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 18, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/3/2009 1:30 PM LOB 202
  • February 10, 2009: Executive Session: 2/10/2009 3:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 11, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 18 CC (vote 16-0)
  • February 18, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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