Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 13 D · 1 R cosponsors

HD 4979 — An Act relative to meals tax forgiveness

Last action — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Revenue

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo M. Scaccia and others relative to the suspension of certain taxes on meals and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue.

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Action History

  1. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Revenue

  2. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 26 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Angelo M. Scaccia

Co-sponsors (26)

Not signed on (177)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HD 4979 do?
By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo M. Scaccia and others relative to the suspension of certain taxes on meals and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue.
Who sponsors HD 4979?
HD 4979 is sponsored by Angelo M. Scaccia, Nika C. Elugardo, Alan Silvia (Democrat), Marcos A. Devers, Paul A. Schmid, III, Edward F. Coppinger, Diana DiZoglio, Peter J. Durant, Patrick Joseph Kearney (Democrat), David F. DeCoste (Republican), Marc R. Pacheco, Carlos González (Democrat), Bud L. Williams (Democrat), Brian M. Ashe (Democrat), Elizabeth A. Poirier, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf (Democrat), Denise Provost, Adrian C. Madaro (Democrat), David Allen Robertson (Democrat), Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democrat), Antonio F. D. Cabral (Democrat), John C. Velis (Democrat), William L. Crocker, Jr., Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. (Democrat), John Barrett, III (Democrat), and Peter Capano.
What is the current status of HD 4979?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HD 4979?
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