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Event Detail – Joint Committee on Revenue

Status:Completed

Event Date:3/8/2012

Start Time:10:00 AM

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Event Description

Public Hearing with Executive Session immediately following.

Item Bill Number Bill Title Sponsor
1 S1426 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1426) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Carlo Basile and Ellen Story for legislation to provide for a corporate tax deduction to allow businesses to provide home energy efficiency audits to employees. Revenue. Sal DiDomenico
2 S1458 By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1458) of Robert L. Hedlund, Marc T. Lombardo, Anne M. Gobi, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a motorcycle safety fund. Revenue. Robert Hedlund
3 S1469 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1469) of Joyce for legislation to create the Borderland State Park trust fund [Joint Committee on Revenue]. Brian Joyce
4 S1472 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1472) of Thomas P. Kennedy for legislation to amend chapter 62c of the General Laws. Revenue. Thomas Kennedy
5 S1485 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1485) of Michael O. Moore, Michael R. Knapik, Cory Atkins, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to equalize the Department of Revenue interest rates. Revenue. Michael Moore
6 S1486 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1486) of Richard T. Moore, Carolyn C. Dykema, James B. Eldridge, Susan C. Fargo and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the Preservation of Historic Buildings Trust Fund. Revenue. Richard Moore
7 S1495 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1495) of Richard T. Moore, James B. Eldridge, Kevin J. Kuros, Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to promote business continuity and recovery after a disaster. Revenue. Richard Moore
8 S1501 By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1501) of Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to redeem losing lottery tickets in the purchase of lottery tickets. Revenue. Michael Rodrigues
9 S1516 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1516) of Karen E. Spilka, Michael O. Moore and Benjamin Swan for legislation to establish an income tax deduction for individuals who donate a human organ. Revenue. Karen Spilka
10 S1521 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1521) of Karen E. Spilka, Chris Walsh, Tom Sannicandro and Michael O. Moore for legislation to extend single sales factor apportionment to retail and wholesale corporations. Revenue. Karen Spilka
11 S1523 By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1523) of Karen E. Spilka, Michael J. Rodrigues and Benjamin B. Downing for legislation to strengthen tax administration and promote taxpayer fairness . Revenue. Karen Spilka
12 S1540 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1540) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante for legislation to support our natural resources. Revenue. Bruce Tarr
13 S2124 By Mr. Moore, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12 and Senate Rule 20) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2124) of Richard T. Moore, Kenneth J. Donnelly, John Hart, Jr., Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reduction of property tax liability for veterans. Revenue. Richard Moore
14 H778 By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 778) of Ronald Mariano relative to imposing an excise on bottled water and establishing a water and wastewater infrastructure fund. Revenue. Ronald Mariano
15 H801 By Mr. Smola of Palmer, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 801) of Todd M. Smola that certain monies paid by the State of Connecticut for reimbursement of tax losses shall be distributed to the towns of Brimfield, Charlton, Holland, Southbridge, Sturbridge, Dudley and Oxford. Revenue. Todd Smola
16 H814 By Ms. Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 814) of Ellen Story for legislation to prohibit the imposition of special fees or taxes upon state employees to fund capital improvements. Revenue. Ellen Story
17 H1683 By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1683) of Geoff Diehl and others relative to income tax return options. Revenue. Geoff Diehl
18 H2520 By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2520) of Randy Hunt and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the feasibility of simplifying the personal income tax laws. Revenue. Randy Hunt
19 H2525 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2525) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a bureau of special investigations within the Department of Revenue to investigate suspected fraudulent business practices. Revenue. Bradley Jones
20 H2977 By Mr. Smith of Everett (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2977) of Ron Keohan relative to the additional compensation of assessors who have been awarded certificates as Massachusetts accredited assessors. Public Service. Stephen Smith
21 H2993 By Representative Forry of Boston and Senator DiDomenico, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2993) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation to provide for a corporate tax deduction to allow businesses to provide home energy efficiency audits to employees. Revenue. Linda Forry

DiDomenico Sal
22 H2999 By Mr. Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2999) of Marc T. Lombardo and Sean Garballey for legislation to provide tax exemptions for certain first-time homebuyers and higher education expenses. Revenue. Marc Lombardo
23 H3001 By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3001) of Paul McMurtry and Stephen Stat Smith relative to administrative hearings by the Department of Revenue for the prompt resolution of disputes concerning the enforcement of obligations. Revenue. Paul McMurtry
24 H3309 By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3309) of John H. Rogers and others relative to the revenue to the stabilization fund. Ways and Means (Joint). John Rogers
25 H3375 By Ms. Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3375) of Cory Atkins for legislation to create a local option municipal income tax to provide property tax relief. Revenue. Cory Atkins
26 H3377 By Mr. Smith of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3377) of Stephen Stat Smith relative to the filing thresholds and exempt amounts for estate tax purposes. Revenue. Stephen Smith
27 H3384 By Mr. Conroy of Wayland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3384) of Thomas P. Conroy and others relative to the disbursement of tobacco settlement funds. Ways and Means (Joint). Thomas Conroy
28 H3415 By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3415) of Jennifer E. Benson relative to the taxation personal property shipped or brought to the Commonwealth within six months of purchase. Revenue. Jennifer Benson
29 H3426 By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3426) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to require a two-thirds vote of the Senate and the House of Representatives prior to making appropriations from the Stabilization Fund. Ways and Means (Joint). Bradley Jones
30 H3850 By Mr. Fernandes of Milford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John V. Fernandes relative to the excise taxes of motor vehicles ten years old and older. Revenue. John Fernandes
31 H2939 By Mr. Collins of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2939) of Nick Collins relative to requiring certain motor vehicle surcharges and court costs be used for firefighter salaries. Public Service. Nick Collins
32 H3950 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3950) of Steven S. Howitt, Patricia A. Haddad and Michael J. Rodrigues (by vote of the town) relative to the Supplemental Reserve Fund to Ensure Fiscal Stability in the town of Swansea. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] Steven Howitt

Rodrigues Michael
33 H3971 By Representative Howitt of Seekonk and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven S. Howitt, Patricia A. Haddad and Michael J. Rodrigues (by vote of the town) that the town of Swansea be authorized to provide certain tax exemptions to members of the volunteer fire department of said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.] Steven Howitt

Rodrigues Michael