CORPORATIONS-FRANCHISE TAX
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HB 6153 — CORPORATIONS-FRANCHISE TAX
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Increases from $200 to $500 the minimum base penalty for transacting business in this State without authority. Provides that a corporation that effects a change in the number of issued shares or the amount of paid-in capital prior to January 1, 2017, rather than effecting a change at any time, shall file a report regarding the issued shares or paid-in capital. Provides that franchise taxes are not payable on or after January 1, 2017. Provides that on and after January 1, 2017, a corporation that fails to file an annual report shall pay a penalty of $50 plus $10 per month or part of a month that the report is delinquent.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. David Harris
Sponsors
- David Harris · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- David Harris
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 6153 do?
- Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Increases from $200 to $500 the minimum base penalty for transacting business in this State without authority. Provides that a corporation that effects a change in the number of issued shares or the amount of paid-in capital prior to January 1, 2017, rather than effecting a change at any time, shall file a report regarding the issued shares or paid-in capital. Provides that franchise taxes are not payable on or after January 1, 2017. Provides that on and after January 1, 2017, a corporation that fails to file an annual report shall pay a penalty of $50 plus $10 per month or part of a month that the report is delinquent.
- Who sponsors HB 6153?
- HB 6153 is sponsored by David Harris.
- What is the current status of HB 6153?
- This bill died with 99th Regular Session. 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 HB 6153?
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