SB 168 (2017): relative to increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans tax credit.

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SB 168 (2017)

relative to increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans tax credit.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Taxes - Local

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2017. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 23, 2017 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bill Gannon. On March 30, 2017 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 30, 2017 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it. On March 30, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2017. The committee met in executive session on April 12, 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 11–3, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 20, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 194–151.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2017, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 11, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 12, 2017: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • February 23, 2017, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 8, nays 13, failed
  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 13, nays 8, passed
  • April 20, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 194, nays 151, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 1, 2017: Hearing: 02/01/2017, Room 102, LOB, 09:30 am
  • February 23, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 02/23/2017; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 23, 2017: Sen. Gannon Moved to Remove SB 168 from the Consent Calendar; 02/23/2017
  • February 23, 2017: Sen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 02/23/2017
  • February 23, 2017: Pending Motion Inexpedient to Legislate; 02/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Introduced 03/23/2017 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • March 30, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 8Y-13N, MF; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Ought to Pass : RC 13Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/30/2017
  • March 31, 2017: Sen. Gannon Moved Ought to Pass; 03/30/2017
  • April 11, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/11/2017 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 12, 2017: Executive Session: 04/12/2017 LOB 301
  • April 12, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • April 20, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 04/20/2017 (Vote 11-3; RC)
  • April 20, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 194-151 04/20/2017

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 503 (2018): relative to increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit.
  • HB 1494 (2026): increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.
  • SB 503 (2018): relative to increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit.

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