HB 51-FN-A (2009): reestablishing the initial monthly gross charge exemption to the communications services tax.

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HB 51-FN-A (2009)

reestablishing the initial monthly gross charge exemption to the communications services tax.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–8. On February 12, 2009 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On February 18, 2009 the House adopted “Remove from Table (Reps Wallner and Packard)” on a voice vote. On February 18, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 202–159.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2009, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 3, 2009, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 12, 2009, House: Laid On Table (Rep Hess) — voice vote, passed
  • February 18, 2009, House: Remove from Table (Reps Wallner and Packard) — voice vote, passed
  • February 18, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 202, nays 159, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and referred to Ways and Means
  • January 27, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 2:30 PM LOB 202
  • February 3, 2009: Executive Session: 2/3/2009 3:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 5, 2009: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 12 RC (vote 10-8)
  • February 5, 2009: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 12, 2009: Laid On Table (Rep Hess): MA VV
  • February 18, 2009: Remove from Table (Reps Wallner and Packard): MA VV
  • February 18, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 202-159

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 37-FN-A (2011): reestablishing the initial monthly gross charge exemption to the communications services tax.

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