HB 489-LOCAL (1997): requiring an annual cost of living adjustment for elderly exemptions to the property tax.

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HB 489-LOCAL (1997)

requiring an annual cost of living adjustment for elderly exemptions to 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, 13–0. On February 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Herman (Hills 13) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1997, 11:30 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; HJ17,P257
  • January 28, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 4, 1997: HEARING FEB04 11:30 RM206,LOB FOR: LOC & REG REV
  • February 5, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB12 (VOTE 13-0)
  • February 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ22,P404

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 349-LOCAL (1995): requiring an annual cost of living adjustment for elderly exemptions to the property tax.

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