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SB 5534 - 2011-12
Concerning the business and occupation taxation of newspapers.
Sponsors: Murray, Zarelli, Kohl-Welles
Companion Bill: HB 1925
Bill History

2011 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 28
First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (View Original Bill)
Feb 10
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 15
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 18
WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Apr 19
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

2011 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 26
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 27
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
May 3
1st substitute bill substituted (WM 11). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 0; absent, 2; excused, 6. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

May 5
First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
May 11
Public hearing and executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
May 23
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 5:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
WAYS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
May 24
Placed on second reading.
May 25
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

2011 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

Nov 28
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Dec 7
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to Ways & Means.

2012 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 9
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 25
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 23
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 24
WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 2nd Substitute) (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 29
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 8
Referred to Rules.

2012 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 4
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2012 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 11
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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