SB 155-FN-A (2012): relative to section 179 expense deductions under the business profits tax.

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SB 155-FN-A (2012)

relative to section 179 expense deductions under the business profits tax.

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

The Story

It was introduced on February 3, 2011 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 16, 2011 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2011-2818s). The committee's amendment (2818s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 18, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On January 18, 2012 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 February 8, 2012 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2012. The committee met in executive session on April 19, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1722h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 18–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1722h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 25, 2012, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2012-1845h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 25, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On April 25, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 230–76. On April 25, 2012 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on May 8, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 10, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2128h), and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 17–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2128h) was rejected on a division vote 134–103 on May 15, 2012. On May 15, 2012 the House adopted “Reconsideration (Rep Drisko)” on a division vote 202–109. The committee's amendment (2128h) was adopted on a division vote 156–155 on May 15, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 231–79. On May 23, 2012 the Senate adopted “Non-concur with House Amendment #1722h, #1845h, #2128h” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Odell.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 2011, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • April 17, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 19, 2012, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 8, 2012, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • May 10, 2012, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 16, 2011, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 18, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2818s — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2012, House: OTP/AM 1722H AND 1845H(NT) — yeas 230, nays 76, passed
  • May 15, 2012, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 134, nays 103, failed
  • May 15, 2012, House: Reconsideration (Rep Drisko) — yeas 202, nays 109, passed
  • May 15, 2012, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 156, nays 155, passed
  • May 15, 2012, House: OTP/AM 2128H — yeas 231, nays 79, passed
  • May 23, 2012, Senate: Non-concur with House Amendment #1722h, #1845h, #2128h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 3, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Ways & Means
  • March 7, 2011: Hearing: 3/7/11, Room 100, State House, 1:45 p.m.; SC13
  • March 8, 2011: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 3/16/11; SC15
  • March 16, 2011: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 12, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-2818s, 1/18/12; SC3
  • January 18, 2012: Committee Amendment 2818s, AA, VV
  • January 18, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2818s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/17/2012 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 19, 2012: Executive Session: 4/19/2012 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 19, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1722h for April 25 (Vote 18-3; RC)
  • April 19, 2012: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2012-1722h
  • April 19, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • April 25, 2012: Special Order to End of Calendar: Without Objection
  • April 25, 2012: Amendment #1722h Adopted, VV
  • April 25, 2012: Floor Amendment #2012-1845h(NT) (Rep Greazzo) Adopted, VV
  • April 25, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1722h and #1845h(NT): MA RC 230-76
  • April 25, 2012: Referred to Finance
  • May 8, 2012: Division I Work Session: 5/8/2012 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • May 10, 2012: Executive Session: 5/10/2012 9:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 10, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2128h for May 15 (Vote 17-6; RC)
  • May 10, 2012: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2012-2128h
  • May 10, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • May 15, 2012: Amendment #2128h: AF DIV 134-103 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote
  • May 15, 2012: Reconsideration (Rep Drisko): MA DIV 202-109
  • May 15, 2012: Amendment #2128h: AA DIV 156-155, Speaker Voted Yea to Break Tie
  • May 15, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2128h: MA RC 231-79
  • May 23, 2012: Sen. Odell Moved Non-concur with House Amendment #1722h, #1845h, #2128h; MA, VV

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