CNTY CD-AMUSEMENT TX
Summary
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a county having a population of less than 35,000 may, by ordinance or resolution, impose a tax upon the patrons of amusements that take place within the county. Provides that proceeds from the tax shall first be directed to costs arising from the amusement. Provides that, in order to hold any mass gathering, any owner of an amusement shall apply for and obtain a license from the county where the amusement is to be held. Sets forth provisions concerning the contents of the application for a license, public hearing requirements, and penalties for violation.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2012
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2012
Last action Jan 8, 2013
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
0
Committee
8
Amendments
2
Jan 8, 2013
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 30, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 28, 2012
House · Reported by committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Counties & Townships Committee; 004-002-000
Mar 28, 2012
House · Reported by committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Counties & Townships Committee
Mar 26, 2012
House · Referred to committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
Mar 26, 2012
House · Amendment offered
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
Mar 23, 2012
House · Referred to committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Mar 23, 2012
House · Amendment offered
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
Mar 8, 2012
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Counties & Townships Committee; 004-002-000
Feb 22, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Counties & Townships Committee
Feb 15, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Brandon W. Phelps
DDemocratic
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