SB 556-LOCAL (1994): permitting property tax abatements for persons who reside in a municipality which has no public high school.

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SB 556-LOCAL (1994)

permitting property tax abatements for persons who reside in a municipality which has no public high school.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - Local

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On February 16, 1994 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On March 10, 1994 the Senate adopted “Take from Table” on a roll call 13–10. On March 10, 1994 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 7–16. On March 10, 1994 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Colantuono (SD14) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Bove (Rock 29)
  • Rep. Fenton (Hills 24)
  • Rep. Calawa (Hills 17)
  • Rep. L. Jean (Hills 17)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 1994, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • February 16, 1994, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 10, 1994, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ1,P9
  • February 1, 1994: HEARING FEB01 09:30 RM101,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • February 15, 1994: COMM REPORT ITL FEB16
  • February 16, 1994: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN COLANTUONO MA VV; SJ7,P158
  • March 10, 1994: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN COLANTUONO MA RC(13-10); SEN COLANTUONO
  • March 10, 1994: SUBST OTP, ML RC(7-16); SEN BLAISDELL MOVED ITL, ITL REPORT
  • March 10, 1994: ADOPTED VV; SJ8,P223

Laws It Would Change

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