SB 578-LOCAL (1994): relative to the collection of property taxes in certain municipalities.

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SB 578-LOCAL (1994)

relative to the collection of property taxes in certain municipalities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 90

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 January 25, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 15, 1994 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–3. On April 14, 1994 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 1994, making it Chapter 90 of the session laws. It took effect on July 5, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Rep. Gilmore (Straf 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1994, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM101,LOB
  • March 15, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB

Votes

  • February 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 14, 1994, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ1,P10
  • January 25, 1994: HEARING JAN25 09:00 RM101,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • February 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP FEB03
  • February 3, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ3,P70 + 77
  • February 15, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ26,P756
  • February 16, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/15/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 15, 1994: HEARING MAR15 10:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • April 1, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR14 (VOTE 11-3)
  • April 14, 1994: PASSED VV; HJ49,P1595 + 1598
  • April 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ13,P321
  • April 28, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ58,P1851
  • May 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/06/94 EFF: 07/05/94 CHAP.0090

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