Introduced
by
To forgive all penalties and interest owed by businesses that filed state tax returns late as a result of the August, 2003 electricity blackout, which took place on the same day as the deadline for certain tax filings. The tax returns would have to have been filed by Aug. 22, 2003.
Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To forgive all penalties and interest owed by businesses that filed state tax returns late as a result of the August, 2003 electricity blackout, which took place on the same day as the deadline for certain tax filings. The tax returns would have to have been filed by Aug. 22, 2003.