HB 291-FN-A (1989): relative to the real estate transfer tax.
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HB 291-FN-A (1989)
relative to the real estate transfer tax.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Taxes - State
- Chapter law: 197
The Story
It was introduced on January 24, 1989 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On April 6, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 11, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 2, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 1989, making it Chapter 197 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1990.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ahrens (Hills 13) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 1989, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM204,LOB
- April 20, 1989, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM 102
The Docket
- January 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS
- February 7, 1989: HEARING 02/07/89 01:00 RM204,LOB FOR:WAYS & MEANS
- March 28, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 4/6/89 VOTE (14-0 cc)
- March 28, 1989: PROP COMM AM, HC59, P1784-1787
- April 6, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ63, P1877-80 + 1897
- April 11, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS
- April 20, 1989: HEARING 4/20/89 9:00 RM 102 FOR: WAYS & MEANS
- April 28, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
- May 2, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
- May 11, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 23 PAGE 384
- May 16, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 22, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/22/89 EFF: 1/1/90 CHAP: 197