HB 438-FN (2019): removing the exemption for premium cigars from the tobacco tax.

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HB 438-FN (2019)

removing the exemption for premium cigars from the tobacco tax.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2019. The committee held a work session on January 22, 2019. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2019 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 16–3, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 14, 2019 the House adopted “Special Order to first item of business on 2/27/2019” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Susan Almy. On February 27, 2019 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On February 27, 2019 the House adopted “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Ley. On February 27, 2019 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 293–58.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2019, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • January 22, 2019, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • January 29, 2019, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 14, 2019, House: Special Order to first item of business on 2/27/2019 — voice vote, passed
  • February 27, 2019, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • February 27, 2019, House: Reconsider — voice vote, passed
  • February 27, 2019, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 293, nays 58, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Ways and Means
  • January 16, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/16/2019 10:30 am LOB 202
  • January 22, 2019: Full Committee Work Session: 01/22/2019 02:00 pm LOB 202
  • January 29, 2019: Executive Session: 01/29/2019 01:30 pm LOB 202
  • February 4, 2019: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 14, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/14/2019 (Vote 16-3; RC)
  • February 14, 2019: Special Order to first item of business on 2/27/2019 (Rep. Almy): MA VV 02/14/2019
  • February 27, 2019: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/27/2019
  • February 27, 2019: Reconsider (Rep. Ley): MA VV 02/27/2019
  • February 27, 2019: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 293-58 02/27/2019

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 333-FN (2017): removing the exemption for premium cigars from the tobacco tax.

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