HB 539-FN-A-LOCAL (2017): relative to the distribution of occupancy revenues under the meals and rooms tax to towns and cities.

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HB 539-FN-A-LOCAL (2017)

relative to the distribution of occupancy revenues under the meals and rooms tax to towns and cities.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held public hearings on February 8, 2017 and February 14, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 23, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 23–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2017, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 14, 2017, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 23, 2017: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 8, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Ways and Means
  • February 8, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/08/2017 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • February 14, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/14/2017 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • February 23, 2017: Executive Session: 02/23/2017 LOB 202
  • March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 23-0; CC)
  • March 8, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/08/2017

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