HB 1380-LOCAL (1994): prohibiting municipalities from taxing as real estate antennas, towers and related or supporting structures used exclusively in the operation of amateur radio communications stations.

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HB 1380-LOCAL (1994)

prohibiting municipalities from taxing as real estate antennas, towers and related or supporting structures used exclusively in the operation of amateur radio communications stations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 21

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1994. The committee held a work session on January 20, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 24, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on March 31, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 1994, making it Chapter 21 of the session laws. It took effect on April 1, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Rosen (Belk 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Borsa (Hills 24)
  • Rep. Kirby (Hills 24)
  • Rep. G. Wiggin (Carr 6)
  • Sen. Delahunty (SD22)
  • Sen. MacDonald (SD3)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
  • January 20, 1994, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
  • March 22, 1994, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • March 24, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & ENERGY; HJ7,P191
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 5, 1994: //CANCELLED// HEARING JAN04 11:00 RM300,LOB FOR:SCI, TECH
  • January 10, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN10 11:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI, TECH & EN
  • January 20, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN20 01:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 8, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB15 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • February 15, 1994: PASSED; HJ26,P769 + 807
  • March 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ8,P164
  • March 22, 1994: HEARING MAR22 08:30 RM101,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • March 23, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP MAR24
  • March 24, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ10,P268 + 270
  • March 24, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ10,P271
  • March 31, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ49,P1584
  • April 22, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/22/94 EFF: 04/01/94 CHAP.0021

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