Thursday, January 28, 2010

Bills of Interest for Friday, January 29, 2010

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND & OCEAN RESOURCES
9:00 A.M. – ROOM 325

HB1775 RELATING TO FISHING
Prohibits importation to the State or possession of shark fins unless the fins were taken from a shark landed whole in the State. Applies prohibition to any vessel stopping to refuel or offload cargo or otherwise in transit through waters of the State. Establishes presumption regarding possession of shark fins not attached to the carcass. (AWANA)

HB1953 RELATING TO TAXATION
Imposes the general excise tax at the rate of 1.0% on the gross proceeds from the sale of real property less deductions for real estate salespersons' commissions and conveyance tax payments. Takes effect on 07/01/10 and sunsets on 06/30/15. Appropriates revenues for state programs and projects to accommodate land development and population growth resulting from land use plans and policies. ($) (SAY)

COMMITTEE ON LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
9:30 A.M. – ROOM 309

HB1877 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Exempts public employees whose positions are fully or partially funded by non-general funds from furloughs and reductions in force. (RHOADS)


COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
9:30 A.M. – ROOM 329

HB2153 RELATING TO TAXATION
Assesses a surcharge tax on all soft drinks sold in the State. (M.LEE)

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