SB 176-FN (1997): relative to late payment of the legacies and successions tax.
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SB 176-FN (1997)
relative to late payment of the legacies and successions tax.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Finance
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 128
The Story
It was introduced on January 23, 1997 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 20, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 27, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on April 2, 1997 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 1997. The committee held a work session on May 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 1997 the House voted to pass it. 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 128 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 1997, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM 103, SH
- April 23, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
- May 6, 1997, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB
Votes
- March 27, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 23, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ3, P45
- February 12, 1997: HEARING FEB 12 10:50 RM 103, SH FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 14, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB20 (VOTE 7-0)
- February 14, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0275>; SC15,P15-16
- February 20, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ6,P97
- March 24, 1997: FIN COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR27 (VOTE 5-0)
- March 24, 1997: PROP FIN COMM AM<0809>; SC23,P6
- March 27, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ10,P168 + 185
- April 2, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ47,P1452
- April 4, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 04/07/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
- April 23, 1997: HEARING APR23 09:30 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FIN
- May 6, 1997: DIV II SUBCOM WORK SESS MAY06 11:00 RM209,LOB FOR: FINANCE
- May 7, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY14 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
- May 14, 1997: PASSED; HJ63,P1809 + 1820
- May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2042
- May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P495
- June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 07/01/97 CHAP.0128