SB 116-FN-LOCAL (1995): standardizing and streamlining the application and appeal procedures for property tax relief.

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SB 116-FN-LOCAL (1995)

standardizing and streamlining the application and appeal procedures for property tax relief.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 265

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 21, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 1995. The committee held work sessions on April 19, 1995, April 25, 1995, April 27, 1995 and May 1, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 23, 1995 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 23, 1995 the House adopted “Accede to Request for Committee of Conference”. A committee of conference met on May 30, 1995 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 31, 1995 the House adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 31, 1995 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” 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 19, 1995, making it Chapter 265 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. D. White (Hills 25)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 1995, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM101,LOB
  • March 30, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • April 19, 1995, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • April 25, 1995, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM211B,LOB
  • April 27, 1995, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM211B,LOB
  • May 1, 1995, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM211B,LOB
  • May 30, 1995, 8:30 AM: committee of conference, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • March 21, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 1995, Senate: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 1995, House: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 1995, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ2,P29
  • February 14, 1995: HEARING FEB14 02:45 RM101,LOB FOR: WAYS&MEANS
  • March 16, 1995: 03/16/95 INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ44,P1325
  • March 20, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR21
  • March 20, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1736>; SC22,P5-9
  • March 21, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ10,P165-169 + 171
  • March 22, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/22/95 DUE ON 05/10/95* (*CHG BY JT RULS)
  • March 30, 1995: HEARING MAR30 11:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • April 19, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR19 10:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • April 25, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR25 09:00 RM211B,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • April 27, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR27 09:00 RM211B,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • May 1, 1995: SUBCOM WK SESS MAY01 01:00 RM211B,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • May 3, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY09 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • May 3, 1995: PROP COMM AM<2417>; HC61,P1705-1709
  • May 9, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ66,P1837-1842 + 1858
  • May 23, 1995: SEN NONC WITH HOUSE AM REQ CONF COMM, SEN COLANTUONO MA VV; SJ22
  • May 23, 1995: <PRES APPTS SENS: COLANTUONO, GORDON & BARNES> SJ22,P446
  • May 23, 1995: HOUSE ACCEDED TO REQ FOR CONF COMM; HJ71,P1975
  • May 23, 1995: <SPKR APPTS REPS: BEHRENS, METZGER, NOYES & L FOSTER>
  • May 30, 1995: CONF COMM MEETING MAY30 08:30 RM101,LOB
  • May 31, 1995: CONF COMM REPORT (H AM + NEW AM<2797>) FILED; REPS A TORR & BUCKLEY SUSP RULES FOR C OF C REPORT, MA 2/3VV; HJ74,P2012
  • May 31, 1995: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ74,P2015-2017
  • May 31, 1995: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ23,P494-496
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ24,P543
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ81,P2088
  • June 19, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/19/95 EFF: 01/01/96 CHAP.0265

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