HB 1063 — reducing the amount of meals and rooms taxes operators can retain.
Last action — Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16
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1Introduced
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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 has been introduced in the House. Introduced November 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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In plain language
The bill reduces the meals and rooms taxes that operators can keep.
This bill aims to lower the percentage of meals and rooms taxes that operators are allowed to retain. It's designed to adjust the financial arrangement between operators and tax authorities.
What this means for you
- Families: {}
- Consumers: Consumers could see potential changes in pricing or service offerings as businesses adjust to lower retained taxes.
- Small Business: This may result in lower profits for small businesses that rely on meals and rooms tax retention.
Summary
reducing the amount of meals and rooms taxes operators can retain.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16
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Lay HB1063 on Table (Rep. Mazur): MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 138
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Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0236h (NT)
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Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 13-6; RC) HC 9 P. 47
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Full Committee Work Session: 01/28/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
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Executive Session: 01/28/2026 02:00 pm GP 154
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==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 01/26/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
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==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/26/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
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Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 10:00 am GP 154
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means HJ 1 P. 4
Sponsors
- Thomas Oppel · Cosponsor
- Daniel Veilleux · Cosponsor
- Peter Petrigno · Primary
- Michael Cahill · Cosponsor
- Paul Dargie · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 410 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Peter Petrigno Democrat
Co-sponsors (4)
- Thomas Oppel Democrat
- Daniel Veilleux Democrat
- Michael Cahill Democrat
- Paul Dargie Democrat
Not signed on (410)
410 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 410 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1063 do?
- reducing the amount of meals and rooms taxes operators can retain.
- Who sponsors HB 1063?
- HB 1063 is sponsored by Thomas Oppel (Democrat), Daniel Veilleux (Democrat), Peter Petrigno (Democrat), Michael Cahill (Democrat), and Paul Dargie (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 1063?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced November 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 1063?
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