HB 1590-FN-A-LOCAL (2016): relative to taxation of short-term rentals.

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HB 1590-FN-A-LOCAL (2016)

relative to taxation of short-term rentals.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Housing
  • Chapter law: 323

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 19, 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 committee held a work session on February 2, 2016. The committee voted 15–4 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0287h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0287h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 11, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On February 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 202–107. On February 11, 2016 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a work session on March 1, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On April 14, 2016 the Senate adopted “Special Order HB 1590 to 04/21/2016, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On April 21, 2016 the Senate failed “Refer to Interim Study, RC 10Y-14N”. On April 21, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1802s). The committee's amendment (1802s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 12, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On May 12, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2016 the House failed “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1802s and Requests CofC (Reps. Hunt, Major)” on a division vote 144–160. On May 19, 2016 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1802s” on a division vote 153–150, on a motion by Rep. Shurtleff. On May 19, 2016 the House adopted “Reconsider Concurrence” on a roll call 183–129, on a motion by Rep. Barry. On May 19, 2016 the House failed “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1802s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Shurtleff. On May 19, 2016 the House adopted “Reconsider Request for CofC” on a division vote 188–128, on a motion by Rep. John Hunt. On May 19, 2016 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1802s and Requests CofC (Reps. Hunt, Major)” on a voice vote. On May 19, 2016 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Forrester. A committee of conference met on May 23, 2016 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 1, 2016 the Senate adopted the conference report (2069c) on a roll call 13–11. On June 1, 2016 the House adopted the conference report (2069c) on a roll call 189–127. The bill was enrolled on June 16, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-2164e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 24, 2016, making it Chapter 323 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2016, 10:00 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, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 2, 2016, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB302
  • March 1, 2016, 9:45 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 15, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 5, 2016, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
  • May 23, 2016, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 302

Votes

  • February 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 202, nays 107, passed
  • March 23, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2016, Senate: Interim Study — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • April 21, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • May 19, 2016, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1802s and Requests CofC (Reps. Hunt, Major) — yeas 144, nays 160, failed
  • May 19, 2016, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1802s — yeas 153, nays 150, passed
  • May 19, 2016, House: Reconsider — yeas 183, nays 129, passed
  • May 19, 2016, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1802s — voice vote, failed
  • May 19, 2016, House: Reconsider Request for CofC — yeas 188, nays 128, passed
  • May 19, 2016, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1802s and Requests CofC (Reps. Hunt, Major) — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2016, Senate: Committee of Conference Report 2069c — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • June 1, 2016, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — yeas 189, nays 127, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 19, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/19/2016 10:00 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 2, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/02/2016 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 10, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0287h for 02/10/2016 (Vote 15-4; RC)
  • February 11, 2016: Amendment #2016-0287h : AA VV 02/11/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0287h: MA RC 202-107 02/11/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Referred to Ways and Means 02/11/2016
  • March 1, 2016: Full Committee Work Session: 03/01/2016 09:45 AM LOB 202
  • March 15, 2016: Executive Session: 03/15/2016 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 23, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/23/2016 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 23, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/23/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Introduced 03/24/2016 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 5, 2016: Hearing: 04/05/2016, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am
  • April 14, 2016: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/14/2016
  • April 14, 2016: Special Order HB 1590 to 04/21/2016, Without Objection, MA
  • April 21, 2016: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/21/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Refer to Interim Study, RC 10Y-14N, MF; 04/21/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Sen. Bradley Moved Ought to Pass; 04/21/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 04/21/2016
  • May 12, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1802s , NT, 05/12/2016
  • May 12, 2016: Committee Amendment 1802s, NT, AA, VV; 05/12/2016
  • May 12, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1802s, NT, RC 13Y-11N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/12/2016
  • May 19, 2016: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1802s and Requests CofC (Reps. Hunt, Major): MF DV 144-160 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1802s (Rep. Shurtleff): MA DV 153-150 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Reconsider Concurrence (Rep. Barry): MA RC 183-129 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1802s (Rep. Shurtleff): MF VV 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Reconsider Request for CofC (Rep. Hunt): MA DV 188-128 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1802s and Requests CofC (Reps. Hunt, Major): MA VV 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Hunt, Biggie, Butler, Abrami 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Sen. Forrester Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: President Appoints: Senators Sanborn, Hosmer, Little; 05/19/2016
  • May 23, 2016: Conference Committee Meeting: 05/23/2016 01:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 26, 2016: Conferee Change; Senator Stiles Replaces Senator Sanborn
  • May 26, 2016: Conference Committee Report Filed, #2016-2069c ; 05/26/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Conference Committee Report 2069c; RC 13Y-11N, Adopted; 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Conference Committee Report 2069c: Adopted, RC 189-127 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2164e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/01/2016)
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2164e : AA VV 06/01/2016
  • June 16, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/16/2016)
  • June 16, 2016: Enrolled 06/16/2016
  • June 24, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 06/24/2016; Chapter 323; Eff. 8/23/2016

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