HB 1170-FN (1990): to increase the real estate transfer tax for the biennium ending June 30, 1991.

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HB 1170-FN (1990)

to increase the real estate transfer tax for the biennium ending June 30, 1991.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State
  • Chapter law: 2

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1990 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 4, 1990. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–2. On February 8, 1990 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 198–151. On February 8, 1990 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Burns. It crossed to the Senate on February 8, 1990 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 1990. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 15, 1990 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On February 15, 1990 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a roll call 217–87. The bill was enrolled on February 15, 1990 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on February 20, 1990, making it Chapter 2 of the session laws. It took effect on February 20, 1990.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Ahrens (Hills 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Pappas (Hills 37)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 4, 1990, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM204,LOB
  • February 13, 1990, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM 305,LOB

Votes

  • February 8, 1990, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; HJ7,P235
  • January 3, 1990: IN SEAT POCKET ON 1/3/90 DUE ON 2/8/90
  • January 4, 1990: HEARING JAN04 10:30 RM204,LOB FOR: WAYS&MEANS
  • February 5, 1990: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB08 (VOTE 13-2)
  • February 6, 1990: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC28,P870
  • February 8, 1990: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM RC(198-151); HJ33,P1035-1038 +1059
  • February 8, 1990: REP BURNS MOVED TO RECONSIDER, ML VV; HJ33,P1059
  • February 8, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS
  • February 13, 1990: HEARING 2/13/90 9:00 RM 305,LOBFOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • February 15, 1990: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • February 15, 1990: RULES SUSP. 3 R.A.P.T./ADOPTED
  • February 15, 1990: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • February 15, 1990: RECONSIDERATION/FAILED
  • February 15, 1990: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP SYTEK MA RC(217-87); HJ41,P1349-1352
  • February 15, 1990: ENROLLED:
  • February 15, 1990: ENROLLED; HJ41,P1378
  • February 20, 1990: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 02/20/90 EFF: 02/20/90 CHAP. 0002

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