HB 1689 (2016): relative to operator requirements under the meals and rooms tax.

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HB 1689 (2016)

relative to operator requirements under the meals and rooms tax.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2016. The committee held a work session on January 28, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on March 1, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 10, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On April 7, 2016 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2016, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB202
  • January 28, 2016, 10:30 AM: work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 11, 2016, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 1, 2016, 9:45 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 2, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 22, 2016, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 2016, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Ways and Means
  • January 14, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/14/2016 02:00 PM LOB202
  • January 28, 2016: Work Session: 01/28/2016 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • February 11, 2016: Executive Session: 02/11/2016 02:00 PM LOB 202
  • March 1, 2016: Full Committee Work Session: 03/01/2016 09:45 AM LOB 202
  • March 2, 2016: Executive Session: 03/02/2016 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/09/2016 (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 22, 2016: Hearing: 03/22/2016, Room 103, SH, 10:15 am
  • April 7, 2016: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/07/2016
  • April 7, 2016: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/07/2016

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