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SB23-156

Sunset Private Letter Ruling And Information Letter

Type Bill
Session 2023 Regular Session
Subjects
Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Concerning the continuation of the issuance of certain tax information to a taxpayer by the department of revenue, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendations contained in the 2022 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies for the issuance of private letter rulings and information letters by the department of revenue and making an appropriation.

Bill Summary:

The act implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies, as contained in the department's sunset review of the issuance of private letter rulings (rulings) and information letters (letters) by the department of revenue, as follows:

  • Continues the issuance of rulings and letters by the department of revenue and removes the issuance of rulings and letters from the sunset review process;
  • Allows the department of revenue to extend the 90-day deadline to issue a ruling if the taxpayer agrees to the extension; and
  • Allows the department of revenue to issue letters and rulings for any issue related to a tax or fee administered by the department of revenue.
For the 2023-24 fiscal year, the act appropriates $53,644 from the private letter ruling fund to the department of revenue for use by the taxation business group for personal services related to taxation services.

APPROVED by Governor May 1, 2023

EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023

NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Status

Became Law

Introduced

Passed

Became Law

Related Documents & Information

Date Version Documents
05/01/2023 Signed Act PDF
04/27/2023 Final Act PDF
04/17/2023 Rerevised PDF
04/14/2023 Revised PDF
03/13/2023 Reengrossed PDF
03/10/2023 Engrossed PDF
02/15/2023 Introduced PDF
Date Version Documents
03/10/2023 PA2 PDF
03/03/2023 PA1 PDF
Date Version Documents
05/18/2023 FN2 PDF
02/17/2023 FN1 PDF
Date Version Documents
04/11/2023 SA2 PDF
03/09/2023 SA1 PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Refer Senate Bill 23-156 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. Vote summary
Activity Vote Documents
Refer Senate Bill 23-156 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. Vote summary
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment J.001 The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Refer Senate Bill 23-156, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. Vote summary
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A) The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Refer Senate Bill 23-156, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0. Vote summary
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
04/17/2023 Third Reading BILL
65
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
Vote record
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
03/13/2023 Third Reading BILL
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
Vote record
Date Amendment Number Committee/ Floor Hearing Status Documents
03/10/2023 J.001 SEN Appropriations Passed [*] PDF
03/02/2023 L.001 SEN Finance Passed [*] PDF
Date Location Action
05/01/2023 Governor Governor Signed
04/27/2023 Governor Sent to the Governor
04/27/2023 House Signed by the Speaker of the House
04/26/2023 Senate Signed by the President of the Senate
04/17/2023 House House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
04/15/2023 House House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
04/14/2023 House House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
04/14/2023 House House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
03/30/2023 House House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
03/14/2023 House Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance
03/13/2023 Senate Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
03/10/2023 Senate Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
03/10/2023 Senate Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
03/02/2023 Senate Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations
02/15/2023 Senate Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance
Effective Date Chapter # Title Documents
08/07/2023 137 Sunset Private Letter Ruling & Information Letter PDF