HB 1172 (1992): increasing the amount of the homestead right.

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HB 1172 (1992)

increasing the amount of the homestead right.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 118

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 14, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 16, 1992 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 23, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 1, 1992, making it Chapter 118 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Melnick (Rock 23) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 1992, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • March 31, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • April 14, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 1992, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
  • January 22, 1992: HEARING JAN22 11:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • February 13, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB19 (VOTE 15-1;CC)
  • February 14, 1992: PROP COMM AM; HC32,P812
  • February 19, 1992: PASSED WITH AM; HJ39,P937-938 + 950
  • February 20, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • March 31, 1992: HEARING MAR31 10:00 RM209,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • April 13, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR14
  • April 13, 1992: PROP COMM AM; SC27,P6
  • April 14, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ17,P395 + 408
  • April 16, 1992: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP GRODIN MA VV; HJ73,P1895
  • April 22, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ20,P575
  • April 23, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ79,P2070
  • May 1, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/01/92 EFF: 01/01/93 CHAP.0118

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 119-FN (1991): relative to the business profits tax, the real estate transfer tax, and the communications services tax.

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