HB 547-FN (1991): relative to the date for the application of the optional veterans' exemption and the optional exemption for the surviving spouses of veterans in certain towns.

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HB 547-FN (1991)

relative to the date for the application of the optional veterans' exemption and the optional exemption for the surviving spouses of veterans in certain towns.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 244

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 1991. On May 16, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 28, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1991, making it Chapter 244 of the session laws. It took effect on June 10, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Fields (Hills 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. R. Kelley (Hills 13)
  • Rep. E. Dodge (Hills 13)
  • Rep. Calawa (Hills 14)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 25, 1991, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • April 24, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • May 16, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ23,P295
  • February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • February 19, 1991: ==CANCELLED==HEARING FEB19 01:30 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOV
  • February 25, 1991: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB25 01:30 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • March 11, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR19 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • March 19, 1991: PASSED; HJ53A,P1118 + HJ53B,P1197
  • March 28, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS; SJ14,P210
  • April 24, 1991: HEARING APR24 09:30 RM101,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS
  • May 16, 1991: SEN FRASER SUSP RULES, MA VV; SEN FRASER MOVED OTP, MA VV; PASSED VV; SJ26,P380 + 401
  • May 28, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ85,P1920
  • May 28, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ28,P470
  • June 10, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/91 EFF: 06/10/91 CHAP.0244

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