HB 215 (1997): relative to taxation of discretionary easements.
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HB 215 (1997)
relative to taxation of discretionary easements.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Banks
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 47
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 1997, making it Chapter 47 of the session laws. It took effect on May 19, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Philbrick (Carr 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Owen (Merr 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 1997, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
- April 8, 1997, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, RM102,LOB
Votes
- April 24, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ12,P175
- January 9, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/14/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- January 21, 1997: HEARING JAN21 01:30 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
- February 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: FEB12 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- February 12, 1997: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ22,P399 + 408
- February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO BANKS; SJ7,P111
- March 17, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING APR01 02:00 RM102,LOB FOR: BANKS
- April 8, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING APR08 02:00 RM102,LOB FOR: BANKS
- April 21, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR24 (VOTE 6-0)
- April 24, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ13,P246 + 272
- May 7, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ60,P1713
- May 8, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ16,P291
- May 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/97 EFF: 05/19/97 CHAP.0047