HB 399-LOCAL (1997): changing the name of the optional property tax exemption for the totally and permanently disabled.
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HB 399-LOCAL (1997)
changing the name of the optional property tax exemption for the totally and permanently disabled.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Local and Regulated Revenues
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Taxes - Local
- Chapter law: 87
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 19, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1997. The committee voted 4–3 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 28, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1997, making it Chapter 87 of the session laws. It took effect on August 2, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Merritt (Straf 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Kenney (Carr 6)
- Rep. P. Krueger (Merr 7)
- Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21)
- Sen. Russman (SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 19, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM206LOB :LOCAL® REV
- April 2, 1997, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB
Votes
- May 15, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LOC & REG REV; HJ17,P253
- January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 19, 1997: HEARING FEB19 10:00 RM206LOB :LOCAL® REV
- March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
- March 4, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0536>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P690
- March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ38A,P1088-1089 + 1110
- March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ8,P153
- April 2, 1997: HEARING APR02 11:30 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
- May 12, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY15 (VOTE 4-3)
- May 15, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ18,P328 + 336
- May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2002
- May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ21,P411
- June 3, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/97 EFF: 08/02/97 CHAP.0087