HB 370-FN (2013): repealing the education tax credit program.

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HB 370-FN (2013)

repealing the education tax credit program.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Health, Education and Human Services
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2013 and February 12, 2013. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 20, 2013 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 188–151. On February 20, 2013 the House failed “Reconsider (Rep D.Eaton)” on a division vote 140–194. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Health, Education and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 18, 2013 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 14–10, on a motion by Sen. Forrester. On April 18, 2013 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration of vote on HB 370” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On April 18, 2013 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 13–11, on a motion by Sen. Forrester. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2013, 12:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, Representatives Hall
  • February 5, 2013, 3:15 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 12, 2013, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 22, 2013, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, SH 100

Votes

  • February 20, 2013, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 188, nays 151, passed
  • February 20, 2013, House: Reconsider (Rep D.Eaton) — yeas 140, nays 194, failed
  • April 18, 2013, Senate: Lay on Table — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • April 18, 2013, Senate: Reconsideration of vote on HB 370 — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2013, Senate: Lay on Table — yeas 13, nays 11, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 31, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/31/2013 12:30 PM Representatives Hall
  • February 5, 2013: Executive Session: 2/5/2013 3:15 PM LOB 202
  • February 12, 2013: Continued Executive Session: 2/12/2013 2:30 PM LOB 202
  • February 14, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 20 (Vote 10-7; RC)
  • February 14, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 20, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA RC 188-151
  • February 20, 2013: Reconsider (Rep D.Eaton): MF DIV 140-194
  • March 7, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Health, Education & Human Services
  • March 22, 2013: Hearing: 3/22/13, Room 100, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC12
  • April 10, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 4/18/13; SC16
  • April 18, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate Not Voted On
  • April 18, 2013: Sen. Forrester Moved Laid on Table, RC 14Y-10N, MA
  • April 18, 2013: Sen. Bradley Moved Reconsideration of vote on HB 370, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2013: Sen. Forrester Moved Laid on Table, RC 13Y-11N, MA
  • September 3, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate, 2013 Adjournment, Senate Rule 3-23

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