SB 214-FN-LOCAL (1994): requiring municipalities to give notice to property taxpayers of their right to seek tax abatements, tax exemptions and other forms of tax relief.

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SB 214-FN-LOCAL (1994)

requiring municipalities to give notice to property taxpayers of their right to seek tax abatements, tax exemptions and other forms of tax relief.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 45

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 17, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On February 18, 1993 the Senate adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 4, 1993 the bill was referred to the Public Affairs committee. The committee held work sessions on November 1, 1993 and November 8, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On January 20, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 3, 1994 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1994 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 21, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 28, 1994, making it Chapter 45 of the session laws. It took effect on April 28, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. McLane (SD15) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Lamirande (SD1)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 1993, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB
  • November 1, 1993, 10:00 AM: work session, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB
  • November 8, 1993, 10:00 AM: work session, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB
  • March 22, 1994, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB

Votes

  • February 18, 1993, Senate: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • January 20, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ2,P35
  • February 17, 1993: HEARING FEB17 10:45 RM212,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 18, 1993: COMM REPORT RE-REF FEB18
  • February 18, 1993: RE-REFER ML VV; RECOMMITTED TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS, SEN ROBERGE MA VV; SJ7,P127
  • March 3, 1993: COMM REPORT RE-REF MAR04
  • March 4, 1993: RE-REFERRED TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS VV; SJ8,P174
  • November 1, 1993: RE-REF WORK SESSION NOV01 10:00 RM212,LOB
  • November 8, 1993: RE-REF WORK SESSION NOV08 10:00 RM212,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • January 19, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM JAN20
  • January 19, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4095>(NEW TITLE); SC4,P6-7
  • January 20, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ2,P33-34 + 37
  • February 3, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ17,P491
  • February 4, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/03/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 22, 1994: HEARING MAR22 02:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • April 1, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR14 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • April 14, 1994: PASSED; HJ49,P1587 + 1598
  • April 21, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ12,P301
  • April 21, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ58,P1848
  • April 28, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/28/94 EFF: 04/28/94* CHAP.0045

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