HB 1581 (2010): relative to the taxation of railroads.
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HB 1581 (2010)
relative to the taxation of railroads.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Taxes - State
- Chapter law: 60
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 7, 2010. The committee held work sessions on February 2, 2010 and February 9, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0535h). The committee's amendment (0535h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 18, 2010, making it Chapter 60 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1)
- Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 7, 2010, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- February 2, 2010, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- February 9, 2010, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- February 11, 2010, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- April 13, 2010, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
Votes
- March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0535h — voice vote, passed
- April 21, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Ways and Means
- January 7, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/7/2010 10:15 AM LOB 202
- January 26, 2010: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 1/26/2010 10:00 AM LOB 202
- February 2, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/2/2010 3:00 PM LOB 202
- February 9, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/9/2010 9:30 AM LOB 202
- February 11, 2010: Executive Session: 2/11/2010 9:30 AM LOB 202
- February 12, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0535h for Mar 3 CC (Vote 18-0)
- February 12, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0535h
- March 3, 2010: Amendment #0535h Adopted, VV
- March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0535h: MA VV
- March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Ways & Means
- April 13, 2010: Hearing: April 13, 2010, Room 100, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC15
- April 14, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/21/10; SC16
- April 21, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 21, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 5, 2010: Enrolled
- May 5, 2010: Enrolled
- May 18, 2010: Signed by the Governor 05/18/2010; Effective 07/01/2010; Chapter 0060