HB 1558-FN (2018): relative to the payment of the meals and rooms tax by individuals renting cars through an online service.

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HB 1558-FN (2018)

relative to the payment of the meals and rooms tax by individuals renting cars through an online service.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2018. The committee held work sessions on January 30, 2018 and February 13, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 20, 2018. The committee met in executive session on October 10, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 17 to 2.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • January 30, 2018, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 13, 2018, 1:05 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 104
  • February 21, 2018: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • September 20, 2018, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • October 10, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB202

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Ways and Means
  • January 30, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/30/2018 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • January 30, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 01/30/2018 01:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 13, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/13/2018 01:05 PM LOB 104
  • February 21, 2018: Executive Session: 02/21/2018 LOB 202
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/06/2018 (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/06/2018
  • September 19, 2018: ==CANCELLED== Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 09/19/2018 10:00 AM LOB202
  • September 20, 2018: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 09/20/2018 10:00 am LOB 202
  • October 10, 2018: Executive Session: 10/10/2018 10:00 AM LOB202
  • October 22, 2018: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 17-2)

Laws It Would Change

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