HB 414-FN-LOCAL (1995): repealing a requirement that a municipality pay certain abatement-related expenses of the board of tax and land appeals following a reappraisal in that municipality by a commercial firm, and giving the board jurisdiction to review the necessi

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HB 414-FN-LOCAL (1995)

repealing a requirement that a municipality pay certain abatement-related expenses of the board of tax and land appeals following a reappraisal in that municipality by a commercial firm, and giving the board jurisdiction to review the necessi

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 194

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 February 8, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 15, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 4, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 16, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 23, 1995 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 1995, making it Chapter 194 of the session laws. It took effect on August 11, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. L. Foster (Hills 10) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Dowling (Rock 13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 1995, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • April 4, 1995, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • May 16, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 1995, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ11,P154
  • January 12, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/01/95
  • February 8, 1995: HEARING FEB08 02:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • March 1, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR09 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • March 1, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1528>(NEW TITLE); HC29,P689
  • March 9, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ35,P954-955 + 1024
  • March 15, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ9,P115
  • April 4, 1995: HEARING APR04 02:00 RM101,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • May 3, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY04
  • May 3, 1995: PROP COMM AM<2448>; SC34,P28
  • May 4, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ18,P315-316
  • May 15, 1995: FIN COMM REPORT OTP MAY16
  • May 16, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ20,P364 + 370
  • May 23, 1995: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP BEHRENS MA VV; HJ71,P1948
  • May 31, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ74,P2017
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ24,P498
  • June 12, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/12/95 EFF: 08/11/95 CHAP.0194

Laws It Would Change

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