SB 295-FN-A (2012): increasing the research and development tax credit against the business profits tax.

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SB 295-FN-A (2012)

increasing the research and development tax credit against 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 January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 7, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 23–0, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 21, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 21, 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, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1754h), by a vote of 15–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee minority's amendment (1754h) was rejected on a roll call 72–232 on April 25, 2012. A floor amendment (2012-1849h) was adopted on a roll call 190–109 on April 25, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On April 25, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 207–93. 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 2220h), and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 17–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2220h) was adopted on a roll call 172–123 on May 15, 2012, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2012-2224h) was adopted on a roll call 178–120 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 198–100. On May 23, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Odell Nonconcur with House Amendment #1849h, #2220h, #2224h” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2012, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • April 17, 2012, 10:30 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, 10:15 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • May 10, 2012, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 7, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • March 21, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • April 25, 2012, House: FLAM 1754H(NT) (REP ALMY) — yeas 72, nays 232, failed
  • April 25, 2012, House: FLAM 1849H(NT) (REP SILVA) — yeas 190, nays 109, passed
  • April 25, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1849h(NT) — yeas 207, nays 93, passed
  • May 15, 2012, House: MAJ AM 2220H(NT) — yeas 172, nays 123, passed
  • May 15, 2012, House: FLAM 2224H(NT) (REP WEYLER) — yeas 178, nays 120, passed
  • May 15, 2012, House: OTP/AM 2220H(NT) AND 2224H(NT) — yeas 198, nays 100, passed
  • May 23, 2012, Senate: Sen. Odell Nonconcur with House Amendment #1849h, #2220h, #2224h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Ways & Means
  • January 31, 2012: Hearing: 1/31/12, Room 100, SH, 1:00 p.m; SC4
  • January 31, 2012: Hearing: 1/31/12, Room 100, SH, 1:30 p.m; SC5
  • February 15, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/7/12; SC9
  • March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass: RC 23Y-0N, MA; Refer to Finance Rule 4-3
  • March 12, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/21/12; SC11
  • March 21, 2012: Ought to Pass: RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 21, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/17/2012 10:30 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 for April 25 (Vote 15-6; RC)
  • April 19, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1754h(NT)
  • April 19, 2012: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment #2012-1754h (New Title)
  • April 25, 2012: Special Order to End of Calendar: Without Objection
  • April 25, 2012: Floor Amendment #1754h(NT) (Rep Almy) Failed, RC 72-232
  • April 25, 2012: Floor Amendment #2012-1849h(NT) (Rep Silva) Adopted, RC 190-109
  • April 25, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1849h(NT): MA DIV 207-93
  • April 25, 2012: Referred to Finance
  • May 8, 2012: Division I Work Session: 5/8/2012 10:15 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 #2220h(NT) for May 15 (Vote 17-9; RC)
  • May 10, 2012: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2012-2220h (New Title)
  • May 10, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • May 15, 2012: Amendment #2220h(NT): AA RC 172-123
  • May 15, 2012: Floor Amendment #2012-2224h(NT) (Rep Weyler): AA RC 178-120
  • May 15, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2220h(NT) and #2224h(NT): MA RC 198-100
  • May 23, 2012: Sen. Odell Nonconcur with House Amendment #1849h, #2220h, #2224h, MA, VV

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