HB 137 (1995): relative to taxation on abandoned manufactured housing units.

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HB 137 (1995)

relative to taxation on abandoned manufactured housing units.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Housing
  • Chapter law: 28

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1995 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 2, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 7, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 28, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 13, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 1995, making it Chapter 28 of the session laws. It took effect on June 23, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Dowling (Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Gage (Rock 26)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 1995, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • March 23, 1995, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • March 28, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ9,P120
  • January 4, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/03/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 12, 1995: HEARING JAN12 10:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • January 25, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB02 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • January 25, 1995: PROP COMM AM<0977>; HC14,P261
  • February 2, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ18,P352 + 361
  • February 7, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ3,P37
  • February 13, 1995: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR07 02:30 RM102,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFS
  • March 23, 1995: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR23 01:00 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • March 27, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP MAR28
  • March 28, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ11,P190 + 193
  • April 13, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ55,P1557
  • April 13, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ13,P234
  • April 24, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/24/95 EFF: 06/23/95 CHAP.0028

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