HB 454-FN (1989): relative to the interest due on property tax bills.

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HB 454-FN (1989)

relative to the interest due on property tax bills.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 39

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0. On March 7, 1989 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 21, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 30, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 12, 1989, making it Chapter 39 of the session laws. It took effect on June 11, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. West (Merr 21) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 1989, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • March 16, 1989, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM 102

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CTY GOVT
  • February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/07/89 DUE ON 03/02/89
  • February 14, 1989: HEARING 02/14/89 11:30 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CTY GOVT
  • February 23, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP VOTE (16-0cc )
  • March 7, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ39, P912 + 948
  • March 8, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS
  • March 16, 1989: HEARING 3/16/89 9:30 RM 102 FOR:WAYS & MEANS
  • March 16, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • March 21, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • March 23, 1989: ENROLLED: HJ63, P1871
  • March 30, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • April 12, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/12/89 EFF: 6/11/89 CHAP: 39

Laws It Would Change

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