HB 1207-FN (2016): exempting wine sample fees from the meals and rooms tax.

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HB 1207-FN (2016)

exempting wine sample fees from the meals and rooms tax.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2016. The committee held work sessions on January 26, 2016 and January 28, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–5, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 11, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB302
  • January 26, 2016, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • January 28, 2016, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 2, 2016, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB302

Votes

  • February 11, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 21, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/21/2016 11:00 AM LOB302
  • January 26, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/26/2016 01:00 PM LOB 302
  • January 28, 2016: Full Committee Work Session: 01/28/2016 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 2, 2016: Executive Session: 02/02/2016 01:15 PM LOB302
  • February 5, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 10, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/10/2016 (Vote 14-5; RC)
  • February 11, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/11/2016

Laws It Would Change

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