HB 679-FN-A (2009): establishing an exemption from the interest and dividends tax for individuals who are 62 years of age or older.

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HB 679-FN-A (2009)

establishing an exemption from the interest and dividends tax for individuals who are 62 years of age or older.

  • 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 10, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 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 16–3. On March 4, 2009 the House adopted “Special Ordered to the Next Session Date in the Regular Calendar Order” on a voice vote. On March 11, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 237–120.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2009, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 17, 2009, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, House: Special Ordered to the Next Session Date in the Regular Calendar Order — voice vote, passed
  • March 11, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 237, nays 120, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 10, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/10/2009 1:30 PM LOB 202
  • February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 2:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 19, 2009: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 4 RC (vote 16-3)
  • February 19, 2009: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 4, 2009: Special Ordered to the Next Session Date in the Regular Calendar Order: MA VV
  • March 11, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 237-120

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 793-FN-A (2007): establishing an exemption from the interest and dividends tax for individuals who are 62 years of age or older.

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