HB 192-FN (1991): to exempt the real and personal property of societies of Freemasons from taxation.

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HB 192-FN (1991)

to exempt the real and personal property of societies of Freemasons from taxation.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Taxes - Local

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–6. On March 7, 1991 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/13/1991” on a voice vote. On March 13, 1991 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Chase (Rock 28) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Lovejoy (Rock 7)
  • Rep. W. F. McCain (Rock 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB

Votes

  • March 7, 1991, House: Special Order to 03/13/1991 — voice vote, passed
  • March 13, 1991, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ11,P89
  • January 22, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN22 DUE ON FEB26
  • January 31, 1991: HEARING JAN31 10:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • February 27, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR07 (VOTE 11-6)
  • March 7, 1991: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR13, REP GROSS MA VV; HJ42,P825
  • March 13, 1991: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ51,P1058-1059

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 547 (1993): to exempt the real and personal property of societies of Freemasons from taxation.

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