HB 297 (2023): relative to the state's dedicated funds review.

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HB 297 (2023)

relative to the state's dedicated funds review.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State
  • Chapter law: 127

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 15, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0237h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0237h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2023, making it Chapter 127 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2023, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
  • February 15, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
  • March 29, 2023, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

  • March 9, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0237h — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Ways and Means
  • January 31, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/31/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • February 15, 2023: Executive Session: 02/15/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • February 15, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0237h 02/15/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2023: Amendment #2023-0237h : AA VV 03/09/2023
  • March 9, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0237h: MA VV 03/09/2023
  • March 9, 2023: Introduced 03/09/2023 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 29, 2023: Hearing: 03/29/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • May 11, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/11/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 11, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/11/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/15/2023)
  • June 15, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/15/2023
  • June 30, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/30/2023; Chapter 127; Eff: 01/01/2024

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court