HB 407-FN (2019): clarifying the non taxability of certain telecommunications devices and equipment.

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HB 407-FN (2019)

clarifying the non taxability of certain telecommunications devices and equipment.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - Local

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2019. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 14, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 14, 2019 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2019. The committee held a work session on March 18, 2019. The committee met in executive session on March 27, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 4, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 11, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2019 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it. On May 15, 2019 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 25, 2019, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2019, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • January 30, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 6, 2019, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 18, 2019, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 27, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 24, 2019, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100

Votes

  • February 14, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 4, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 11, nays 12, failed
  • May 15, 2019, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 22, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/22/2019 11:00 am LOB 301
  • January 30, 2019: Executive Session: 01/30/2019 10:00 am LOB 301
  • February 14, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/14/2019 (Vote 18-0; RC)
  • February 14, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Referred to Ways and Means 02/14/2019
  • March 6, 2019: Public Hearing: 03/06/2019 10:30 am LOB 202
  • March 18, 2019: Full Committee Work Session: 03/18/2019 01:00 pm LOB 202
  • March 27, 2019: Executive Session: 03/27/2019 10:00 am LOB 202
  • April 4, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/04/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • April 4, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/04/2019
  • April 11, 2019: Introduced 04/11/2019 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 24, 2019: Hearing: 04/24/2019, Room 100, SH, 10:45 am; SC 19A
  • May 15, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/15/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Ought to Pass: RC 11Y-12N, MF; 05/15/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 05/15/2019
  • May 15, 2019: No Pending Motion; 05/15/2019
  • September 25, 2019: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/25/2019

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