HB 644-FN-A-LOCAL (2017): extending the interest and dividends tax to capital gains, increasing exemptions from the tax, and providing for retirement system contributions on behalf of employers other than the state.

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HB 644-FN-A-LOCAL (2017)

extending the interest and dividends tax to capital gains, increasing exemptions from the tax, and providing for retirement system contributions on behalf of employers other than the state.

  • 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 a public hearing on February 1, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2017 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 11–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 15, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 200–137.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2017, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 8, 2017: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 15, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 200, nays 137, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Ways and Means
  • February 1, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/01/2017 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • February 8, 2017: Executive Session: 02/08/2017 LOB 202
  • February 10, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 15, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/15/2017 (Vote 11-8; RC)
  • February 15, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 200-137 02/15/2017

Laws It Would Change

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