HB 273 (1995): clarifying the effective date of a law requiring municipalities to print expanded tax relief information on property tax bills.

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HB 273 (1995)

clarifying the effective date of a law requiring municipalities to print expanded tax relief information on property tax bills.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 13

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 2, 1995 the House voted to pass it. 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 4, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 12, 1995, making it Chapter 13 of the session laws. It took effect on April 12, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Rogers (Merr 22) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Feuer (Ches 2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1995, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • March 23, 1995, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM102,LOB

Votes

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

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ11,P148
  • January 5, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/10/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 24, 1995: HEARING JAN24 10:30 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • January 26, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB02 (VOTE 14-1;CC)
  • February 2, 1995: PASSED; HJ18,P355 + 361
  • February 7, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ3,P37
  • February 13, 1995: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR07 03:00 RM102,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFS
  • March 23, 1995: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR23 01:30 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • March 27, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP MAR28
  • March 28, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ11,P190 + 194
  • March 28, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ11,P195
  • April 4, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ47,P1407
  • April 12, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/12/95 EFF: 04/12/95 CHAP.0013

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