HB 1710-FN-A (2018): relative to the provision allowing operators to retain a portion of meals and rooms taxes collected and the appropriation of meals and rooms tax revenues to school building aid.

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HB 1710-FN-A (2018)

relative to the provision allowing operators to retain a portion of meals and rooms taxes collected and the appropriation of meals and rooms tax revenues to school building aid.

  • 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 11, 2018. The committee held a work session on January 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 24, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 20–3 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 15, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 200–80.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2018, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • January 24, 2018: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • January 24, 2018, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 15, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 200, nays 80, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Ways and Means
  • January 11, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/11/2018 02:30 PM LOB 202
  • January 24, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 01/24/2018 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • January 24, 2018: Executive Session: 01/24/2018 LOB 202
  • February 7, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/07/2018 (Vote 20-3; RC)
  • February 9, 2018: Special Order to 2/15/2018 Without Objection
  • February 15, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 200-80 02/15/2018

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 254-FN-A (2019): relative to the provision allowing operators to retain a portion of meals and rooms taxes collected and the appropriation of meals and rooms tax revenues to school building aid.

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