HB 1609 (2018): establishing a local option for an additional surcharge on occupancy under the meals and rooms tax.

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HB 1609 (2018)

establishing a local option for an additional surcharge on occupancy under the meals and rooms tax.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 18, 2018. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2018 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2018-0360h). The committee held a work session on February 6, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0672h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 15, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 21, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 178–148.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2018, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 6, 2018, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 21, 2018: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 178, nays 148, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Ways and Means
  • January 18, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/18/2018 02:30 PM LOB 202
  • February 6, 2018: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment #2018-0360h : 02/06/2018 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • February 6, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 02/06/2018 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • February 21, 2018: Executive Session: 02/21/2018 LOB 202
  • February 27, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0672h (NT)
  • March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/06/2018 (Vote 14-7; RC)
  • March 6, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to 3/15/2018 Without Objection
  • March 15, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/15/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 178-148 03/21/2018

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1214 (2016): allowing towns and cities to authorize an additional surcharge on hotel occupancy under the meals and rooms tax.

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