SB 40 (2011): making technical corrections to meals and rooms tax laws.

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SB 40 (2011)

making technical corrections to meals and rooms tax laws.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2011 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2011-0362s). On February 23, 2011 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 30, 2011 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Odell. The committee's amendment (0362s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 30, 2011, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2011-1308s), offered by Sen. Odell, was adopted on a voice vote on March 30, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 30, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 31, 2011 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2011. The committee met in executive session on April 19, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 10–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 27, 2011 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 27, 2011 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 10, 2011. The committee met in executive session on May 17, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 25, 2011. A floor amendment (2011-2163h) was adopted on a roll call 272–108 on May 25, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On May 25, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 1, 2011 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a roll call 13–11, on a motion by Sen. Odell.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2011, 1:25 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • April 14, 2011, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 19, 2011, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 10, 2011, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 17, 2011, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 23, 2011, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2011, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0362s, 1308s — voice vote, passed
  • April 27, 2011, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2011, House: FLAM 2163H(NT) (REP WEYLER) — yeas 272, nays 108, passed
  • May 25, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2163h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2011, Senate: Non-concur with House Amendment — yeas 13, nays 11, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Ways & Means
  • February 8, 2011: Hearing: 2/8/11, Room 100 State House, 1:25 p.m.; SC10
  • February 16, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-0362s, 2/23/11; SC12
  • February 23, 2011: Committee Amendment 0362s, Not Voted On
  • February 23, 2011: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • March 30, 2011: Sen. Odell Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • March 30, 2011: Committee Amendment 0362s, AA, VV
  • March 30, 2011: Sen. Odell Floor Amendment #2011-1308s, AA, VV
  • March 30, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0362s, 1308s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 30, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 31, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 14, 2011: Public Hearing: 4/14/2011 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 19, 2011: Executive Session: 4/19/2011 1:15 PM LOB 306
  • April 19, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 27 (Vote 10-0; CC)
  • April 27, 2011: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 27, 2011: Referred to Ways and Means
  • May 10, 2011: Public Hearing: 5/10/2011 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 17, 2011: Executive Session: 5/17/2011 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 17, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 25 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • May 25, 2011: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Weyler)
  • May 25, 2011: Floor Amendment #2011-2163h(New Title) (Rep Weyler) Adopted, RC 272-108
  • May 25, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2163h(NT): MA VV
  • June 1, 2011: Sen. Odell Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment 2163h; NT, RC 13Y-11N, MA

Laws It Would Change

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