HB 1661-FN-A (2010): making distributions from limited liability companies, partnerships, and associations subject to the interest and dividends tax only if they have transferable shares.

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HB 1661-FN-A (2010)

making distributions from limited liability companies, partnerships, and associations subject to the interest and dividends tax only if they have transferable shares.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

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 20, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 10 by a vote of 11–7. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. On March 11, 2010 the House adopted “Special Order, First Order of Business After Lunch Break (Reps Eaton & Hess)” on a voice vote. On March 11, 2010 the House adopted “Special Order, First Order of Business on Mar 17 (Reps Eaton & Hess)” on a division vote 298–26. On March 17, 2010 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a roll call 190–150. The committee met in executive session on October 13, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011”, by a vote of 18 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 16, 2010, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • October 13, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 11, 2010, House: Special Order, First Order of Business After Lunch Break (Reps Eaton & Hess) — voice vote, passed
  • March 11, 2010, House: Special Order, First Order of Business on Mar 17 (Reps Eaton & Hess) — yeas 298, nays 26, passed
  • March 17, 2010, House: RFS — yeas 190, nays 150, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 20, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/20/2010 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • February 18, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 10 (Vote 11-7; RC)
  • February 18, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Mar 11 Calendar, Without Objection
  • March 11, 2010: Special Order, First Order of Business After Lunch Break (Reps Eaton & Hess): MA VV
  • March 11, 2010: Special Order, First Order of Business on Mar 17 (Reps Eaton & Hess): MA DIV 298-26
  • March 17, 2010: Refer to Interim Study: MA RC 190-150
  • March 17, 2010: Referred to Ways and Means for Interim Study
  • October 13, 2010: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/13/2010 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • October 14, 2010: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011 (Vote 18-0)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 473-FN (2010): making distributions from limited liability companies, partnerships, and associations subject to the interest and dividends tax only if they have transferable shares, and requiring a reduction in general fund appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2011.
  • HB 1641-FN-A-LOCAL (2010): repealing certain tax and fee increases in the 2010-2011 budget on July 1, 2014.
  • HB 1672-FN (2010): making appropriation additions and revenue reductions for fiscal year 2011.
  • HB 1128-FN-LOCAL (2010): relative to the distribution of meals and rooms tax revenues to cities and towns.
  • SB 450-FN (2010): relative to costs and expenditures at the department of health and human services, establishing a special fund for certain civil fines collected by the department, and relative to the due date for the Medicaid enhancement tax.

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