SB 134-FN (2019): relative to the administration of the meals and rooms tax.

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SB 134-FN (2019)

relative to the administration of the meals and rooms tax.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State
  • Chapter law: 304

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 14, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 20, 2019 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2019. The committee held work sessions on April 10, 2019 and April 18, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on April 30, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 30, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1709h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1709h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 8, 2019 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held work sessions on May 16, 2019 and May 22, 2019. The committee met in executive session on May 28, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 5, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 13, 2019 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Feltes. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2019-2646e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 29, 2019, making it Chapter 304 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2020.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2019, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • April 9, 2019, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 10, 2019, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 18, 2019, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 18, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 30, 2019, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 30, 2019, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 16, 2019, 11:30 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 22, 2019, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 28, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 14, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1709h — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2019, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 6, 2019: Hearing: 02/06/2019, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am
  • March 14, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/14/2019
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 9, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/09/2019 01:30 pm LOB 302
  • April 10, 2019: Full Committee Work Session: 04/10/2019 10:00 am LOB 302
  • April 17, 2019: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/17/2019 10:00 am LOB 302
  • April 18, 2019: Full Committee Work Session: 04/18/2019 10:00 am LOB 302
  • April 18, 2019: Executive Session: 04/18/2019 01:00 pm LOB 302
  • April 30, 2019: Full Committee Work Session: 04/30/2019 09:30 am LOB 302
  • April 30, 2019: Executive Session: 04/30/2019 01:30 pm LOB 302
  • May 8, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1709h for 05/08/2019 (Vote 18-2; RC)
  • May 8, 2019: Amendment #2019-1709h : AA VV 05/08/2019
  • May 8, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1709h: MA VV 05/08/2019
  • May 8, 2019: Referred to Ways and Means 05/08/2019
  • May 16, 2019: Full Committee Work Session: 05/16/2019 11:30 am LOB 202
  • May 22, 2019: Full Committee Work Session: 05/22/2019 10:00 am LOB 202
  • May 28, 2019: Executive Session: 05/28/2019 10:00 am LOB 202
  • June 5, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 06/05/2019 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • June 5, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 06/05/2019
  • June 13, 2019: Sen. Feltes Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2019-2646e : AA VV 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2019-2646e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/27/2019)
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • July 29, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 07/29/2019; Chapter 304; Effective 01/01/2020

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