SB 48 (2021): relative to the formula used to determine current use tax rates.

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SB 48 (2021)

relative to the formula used to determine current use tax rates.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State
  • Chapter law: 102

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 4, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 25, 2021 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee voted unanimously, 24–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 3, 2021 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 1, 2021, making it Chapter 102 of the session laws. It took effect on August 30, 2021.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2021, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means
  • March 16, 2021, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means

Votes

  • June 3, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced 01/06/2021 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 21, 2021: Remote Hearing: 01/27/2021, 01:30 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • February 4, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/04/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 4, 2021: Ought to Pass : RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 02/04/2021
  • February 25, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 02/25/2021 and referred to Ways and Means
  • March 16, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/16/2021 10:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/97636968924 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • May 17, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 24-0; CC)
  • June 3, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA VV 06/03/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
  • July 1, 2021: Signed by the Governor on 07/01/2021; Chapter 0102; Effective 08/30/2021

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