HB 279 (1997): relative to elderly exemptions from the property tax.
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HB 279 (1997)
relative to elderly exemptions from the property tax.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Local and Regulated Revenues
- Subject: Taxes - Local
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Local and Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0. On February 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Varrell (Rock 9) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Local and Regulated Revenues, RM206,LOB
Votes
- February 12, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LOC & REG REV; HJ12,P179
- January 21, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/21/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 4, 1997: HEARING FEB04 11:00 RM206,LOB FOR: LOC & REG REV
- February 5, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB12 (VOTE 14-0)
- February 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ22,P404