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House Resolution 616, 2017-11-20

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 65

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The records of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Finance Committee, the Republicans were in the majority, the Democrats in the minority. The Chairs of the Committee were Bernie O’Neill (majority) and Jake Wheatley (minority). The Vice Chairs were George Dunbar (majority) and Madeleine Dean (minority). The secretaries were Keith Greiner (majority) and Margo Davidson (minority).

The committee's attention was mainly focused on tax policy, tax exemptions, and tax history. They amended various acts concerning income, property, and commercial tax rates. They voted on policy concerning the tax-exemption status of student loans procured through a broker or agency, and also clarified terms like the word agent to prevent ambiguity. They held public hearings to receive input on issues such as a tax increase on tobacco and vaping products, as well as a tax increase on hotels.

Dates

  • Other: 2017-11-20

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.0 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives Repository

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