HB 708 (1997): extending the reporting date for the committee studying the issues surrounding the definition of "facility" for the purposes of eligibility for certain property tax exemptions.

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HB 708 (1997)

extending the reporting date for the committee studying the issues surrounding the definition of "facility" for the purposes of eligibility for certain property tax exemptions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 156

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 27, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, 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 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1997, making it Chapter 156 of the session laws. It took effect on June 9, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Whalley (Merr 5) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 27, 1997, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 10, 1997, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM103, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • May 15, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO MUN&CNTY GOVT; HJ17,P281
  • February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 27, 1997: HEARING FEB27 11:30 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR12 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • March 12, 1997: PASSED; HJ38A,P1092 + 1110
  • March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ8,P155
  • March 20, 1997: //CANCELLED**STORM//HEARING APR01 02:45 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR:
  • April 4, 1997: **RESCHEDULED HEARING APR10 02:45 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: W&M
  • May 12, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY15 (VOTE 4-0)
  • May 15, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ18,P330 + 336
  • May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2002
  • May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P493
  • June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 06/09/97 CHAP.0156

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