SB 520 (1996): establishing a study committee on the issue of granting municipalities the option of assessing property taxes on April 1 and October 1 of each year.

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SB 520 (1996)

establishing a study committee on the issue of granting municipalities the option of assessing property taxes on April 1 and October 1 of each year.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On January 25, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on January 31, 1996 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Burke (Hills 15)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 1996, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM102,LOB
  • March 7, 1996, 9:30 AM: hearing, RM103,ST HOUSE <NOTE RM CHANGE> :M&CG

Votes

  • January 25, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ1,P3
  • January 18, 1996: HEARING JAN18 02:30 RM102,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFS
  • January 24, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP JAN25 (VOTE: 4-0)
  • January 25, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ4,P55 + 58
  • January 31, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ18,P538
  • January 31, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/31/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
  • March 7, 1996: HEARING MAR07 09:30 RM103,ST HOUSE <NOTE RM CHANGE> :M&CG
  • April 9, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR APR17 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • April 17, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ54,P1780

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