Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 10 R cosponsors

H 1544 — An Act relative to a permanent sales tax holiday

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see H4640

  1. ✓
    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 190th Legislature (2017-2018). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1544) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish an annual sales tax holiday. Revenue.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see H4640

  2. Discharged to the committee on House Ways and Means

  3. Reported on a part of H4244

  4. Accompanied a study order, see H4244

  5. Hearing scheduled for 06/20/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  6. Senate concurred

  7. Referred to the committee on Revenue

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

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Not signed on (183)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 1544 do?
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1544) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish an annual sales tax holiday. Revenue.
Who sponsors H 1544?
H 1544 is sponsored by Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (Republican), Bradford R. Hill, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Susan Williams Gifford, Paul K. Frost (Republican), Todd M. Smola (Republican), F. Jay Barrows, Angelo L. D'Emilia, Sheila C. Harrington, Mathew Muratore, Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Timothy R. Whelan, Geoff Diehl, Kimberly N. Ferguson (Republican), Nicholas A. Boldyga (Republican), David K. Muradian, Jr. (Republican), Joseph D. McKenna (Republican), Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (Republican), Shaunna L. O'Connell, Kevin J. Kuros, and Norman J. Orrall (Republican).
What is the current status of H 1544?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). 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 H 1544?
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