HB 551 (1991): relative to the distribution of taxes from towns to village districts.

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HB 551 (1991)

relative to the distribution of taxes from towns to village districts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 90

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 27, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 30, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1991, making it Chapter 90 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Markley (Graf 6) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 27, 1991, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • April 4, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • April 30, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY & GOVT; HJ23,P295
  • February 5, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • February 27, 1991: HEARING FEB27 11:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • March 11, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR19 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • March 13, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC43,P849
  • March 19, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ53A,P1118 + HJ53B,P1197
  • March 28, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ14,P186
  • April 4, 1991: HEARING APR04 10:30 RM104,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • April 24, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR30
  • April 30, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ20,P280 + (SEE PERM JRNL)
  • April 30, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ74,P1708
  • May 2, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ21,P294
  • May 13, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/91 EFF: 07/12/91 CHAP.0090

Laws It Would Change

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