HB 1539 (1998): relative to property tax billing procedures for land parcels having multiple owners.

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HB 1539 (1998)

relative to property tax billing procedures for land parcels having multiple owners.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 208

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 14, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1998 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1998, making it Chapter 208 of the session laws. It took effect on June 18, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Metzger (Ches 13) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • March 31, 1998, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM103,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • May 14, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1998, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ3,P111
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/18/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 13, 1998: HEARING JAN13 11:00 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • February 4, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB12 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 12, 1998: PASSED; HJ15,P730 + 769
  • February 12, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ3,P93
  • March 31, 1998: HEARING MAR31 3:15 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: W&M
  • May 11, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY14 (VOTE 6-0)
  • May 11, 1998: PROP COMM AM<1650>; SC32,P20
  • May 14, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ15,P368 + 371
  • May 28, 1998: HOUSE CONCUR WITH SEN AM, REP METZGER MA VV; HJ51,P2040
  • June 4, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ57,P2135
  • June 10, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ19,P529
  • June 18, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/98 EFF: 06/18/98 CHAP.0208

Laws It Would Change

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