HB 260-FN (1991): relative to the property tax exemption for the blind on their residential real estate.

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HB 260-FN (1991)

relative to the property tax exemption for the blind on their residential real estate.

  • 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 February 6, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 21, 1991. On February 21, 1991 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/05/1991” on a voice vote. On March 5, 1991 the House adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. D. Healy (Hills 38) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Laughlin (Hills 38)
  • Rep. Larochelle (Hills 38)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • March 11, 1991, 11:45 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB

Votes

  • February 21, 1991, House: Special Order to 03/05/1991 — voice vote, passed
  • March 5, 1991, House: Recommit — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ11,P92
  • January 30, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN31 DUE ON MAR07
  • February 6, 1991: HEARING FEB06 10:30 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • February 15, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB21 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • February 21, 1991: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP D. HEALY; HJ30,P457
  • February 21, 1991: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR05, REPS GROSS & CHAMBERS MA VV; SEE PERM JNL
  • March 5, 1991: RECOMMITTED TO MUN & CNTY GOVT, REP D. HEALY MA VV; HJ39,P705
  • March 5, 1991: RE-HEARING MAR11 11:45 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • March 11, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR19 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • March 19, 1991: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ53A,P1113

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