SB 552-FN (2016): relative to application of the Internal Revenue Code to provisions of the business profits tax.

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SB 552-FN (2016)

relative to application of the Internal Revenue Code to provisions of the business profits 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 21, 2016 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0466s). The committee's amendment (0466s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 18, 2016, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2016-0478s), offered by Sen. Sanborn, was adopted on a voice vote on February 18, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On February 18, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 24, 2016 the Senate adopted “Special Order SB 552 to After Lunch, Without Objection”. A floor amendment (2016-1155s), offered by Sen. Sanborn, was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes 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 a public hearing on April 5, 2016. The committee held a work session on April 12, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 12, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 20, 2016 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 8, 2016. The committee met in executive session on October 12, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 19 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2016, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
  • April 5, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 12, 2016, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 12, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • September 8, 2016, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • October 12, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 18, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 15, nays 8, passed
  • March 24, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 18, nays 6, passed
  • April 20, 2016, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 21, 2016: Introduced 01/21/2016 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 9, 2016: Hearing: 02/09/2016, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC5
  • February 18, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0466s , 02/18/2016; SC6
  • February 18, 2016: Committee Amendment 0466s, AA, VV; 02/18/2016
  • February 18, 2016: Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment #2016-0478s , NT, AA, VV; 02/18/2016
  • February 18, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment S 0466s, and 0478s, NT, RC 15Y-8N, MA; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/18/2016
  • March 23, 2016: Introduced 03/23/2016 and referred to Ways and Means
  • March 24, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Special Order SB 552 to After Lunch, Without Objection, MA
  • March 24, 2016: Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment #2016-1155s , AA, VV; 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1155s, RC 18Y-6N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/24/2016
  • April 5, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/05/2016 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 12, 2016: Full Committee Work Session: 04/12/2016 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • April 12, 2016: Executive Session: 04/12/2016 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 20, 2016: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 04/20/2016 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • April 20, 2016: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 04/20/2016
  • September 8, 2016: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/08/2016 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • October 12, 2016: Executive Session: 10/12/2016 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • October 28, 2016: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 19-0)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 239-FN (2016): relative to application of the Internal Revenue Code to provisions of the business profits tax.
  • HB 668-FN (2016): relative to application of the Internal Revenue Code to provisions of the business profits tax.

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