HB 1161-FN (2020): relative to electronic filings of meals and rooms tax returns and interest on payments of state taxes.

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HB 1161-FN (2020)

relative to electronic filings of meals and rooms tax returns and interest on payments of state taxes.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2020 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 February 19, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 4, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 19, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Ways and Means
  • January 14, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/14/2020 10:00 am LOB 202
  • February 4, 2020: Executive Session: 02/04/2020 01:00 pm LOB 202
  • February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/19/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/19/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Introduced 03/11/2020 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • June 16, 2020: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 324-FN (2021): relative to the administration of certain state taxes by the department of revenue administration.

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