SB 213-FN-A-LOCAL (2015): establishing a committee to study the formula for distribution of meals and rooms tax revenues.

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SB 213-FN-A-LOCAL (2015)

establishing a committee to study the formula for distribution of meals and rooms tax revenues.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 181

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0625s). The committee's amendment (0625s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0998s). The committee's amendment (0998s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 26, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 26, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held public hearings on April 9, 2015, April 14, 2015 and April 28, 2015. The committee held a work session on May 5, 2015. The committee met in executive session on May 21, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On June 3, 2015 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a division vote 122–180. On June 3, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 11, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2015, making it Chapter 181 of the session laws. It took effect on June 26, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 2015, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
  • April 9, 2015, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 14, 2015, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 28, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 5, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 21, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 12, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0625s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • March 26, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0998s — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 122, nays 180, failed
  • June 3, 2015, House: Ought to Pass (Rep F. Rice) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 2, 2015: Hearing: 3/2/15, Room 103, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC11
  • March 3, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0625s, NT, 3/12/15; SC12
  • March 12, 2015: Committee Amendment 0625s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 12, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0625s, NT, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5
  • March 18, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0998s, 3/26/15; SC14
  • March 25, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means (in recess of 3/25/2015)
  • March 26, 2015: Committee Amendment 0998s, AA, VV
  • March 26, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0998s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 9, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/9/2015 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • April 14, 2015: Continued Public Hearing: 4/14/2015 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • April 28, 2015: Continued Public Hearing: 4/28/2015 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 28, 2015: Continued Public Hearing: 4/28/2015 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 5, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/5/2015 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 5, 2015: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 5/5/2015 9:46 AM LOB 202
  • May 21, 2015: Executive Session: 5/21/2015 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 28, 2015: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jun 3 (Vote 9-7; RC)
  • May 28, 2015: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • June 3, 2015: Inexpedient to Legislate: MF DV 122-180
  • June 3, 2015: Ought to Pass (Rep F. Rice): MA VV
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 6/11/2015)
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/11/2015)
  • June 30, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 06/26/15; Chapter 0181; Effective 06/26/2015

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