SB 83 (1993): authorizing municipalities to adopt a property tax exemption for the totally and permanently disabled.

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SB 83 (1993)

authorizing municipalities to adopt a property tax exemption for the totally and permanently disabled.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 212

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 18, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 10, 1993 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. On April 13, 1993 the House adopted “Special Order to 04/14/1993”. On April 14, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 25, 1993 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 3, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1993, making it Chapter 212 of the session laws. It took effect on April 1, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Disnard (SD8) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 1993, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, NOON RM212,LOB
  • March 25, 1993, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB

Votes

  • February 18, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 14, 1993, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 1993, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ2,P26
  • February 10, 1993: HEARING FEB10 12:00 NOON RM212,LOB FOR: PUB AFFAIRS
  • February 18, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB18
  • February 18, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1654>(NEW TITLE); SC14A,P9-10
  • February 18, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ7,P125-126 + 133
  • March 10, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ36,P854
  • March 11, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/10/93 DUE ON 04/14/93
  • March 25, 1993: HEARING MAR25 11:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • April 7, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR13 (VOTE 17-0)
  • April 12, 1993: PROP COMM AM <2178>; HC51,P1243-1244
  • April 13, 1993: SPECIAL ORDER TO APR14; HJ56,P1393
  • April 14, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ57,P1396-1397 + 1402
  • May 25, 1993: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN ROBERGE MA VV; SJ20,P456
  • June 1, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ21,P485
  • June 3, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ86,P1958
  • June 9, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/93 EFF: 04/01/93 CHAP.0212

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