SB 145-LOCAL (1998): relative to the definition of "open space land" for purposes of current use taxation.

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SB 145-LOCAL (1998)

relative to the definition of "open space land" for purposes of current use taxation.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1997. On February 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a work session on April 15, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 15–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 20, 1997 the bill was referred to the Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held work sessions on June 19, 1997, July 23, 1997, August 12, 1997, August 28, 1997, September 10, 1997 and September 16, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 1998 the House voted to kill it as part of its consent calendar, which it adopted on a roll call 248–8.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Whipple (SD8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. G. Brown (Straf 17)
  • Rep. Keans (Straf 16)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104, LOB
  • April 1, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, RM303,LOB
  • April 7, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 15, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM303,LOB (REP PHILBRICK)
  • June 19, 1997, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, ?? RM307,LOB (REP MARSHALL)
  • July 23, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • August 12, 1997, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB :ENVIRON & AGRIC
  • August 28, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM308,LOB (REP MARSHALL)
  • September 10, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB (MARSHALL)
  • September 16, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB (REP PHILBRICK)

Votes

  • February 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ2, P34
  • January 29, 1997: HEARING JAN 29 10:30 RM 104, LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 10, 1997: COMM REPORT OPT/AM FOR FEB13 (VOTE: 5-0)
  • February 13, 1997: PROP COMM AMEND<0185>; SC13, P7-8
  • February 13, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM VV; SJ5, P72-73 & 79
  • February 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ29,P579
  • February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
  • March 6, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR18 11:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AG
  • March 10, 1997: //CANCELLED**STORM//RESCHEDULED HEARING APR01 11:00 RM303,LOB
  • March 31, 1997: *RESCHEDULED HEARING APR07 11:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • April 15, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR15 10:00 RM303,LOB (REP PHILBRICK)
  • April 30, 1997: DEADLINE CHANGED TO 05/15/97, AM TO HOUSE RULES ADOPTED VV
  • May 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAY20 (VOTE 15-1;CC)
  • May 20, 1997: RE-REFERRED TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ66,P1901
  • June 19, 1997: RE-REF SUBCOM WK SESS JUN19 10:30?? RM307,LOB (REP MARSHALL)
  • July 23, 1997: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUL23 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • August 12, 1997: RE-REF SUBCOM WK SESS AUG 12 9:00 RM303,LOB :ENVIRON & AGRIC
  • August 12, 1997: //CANCELLED//RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESS SEP09 1:00 RM303,LOB (RE
  • August 28, 1997: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESS AUG28 10:00 RM308,LOB (REP MARSHALL)
  • September 10, 1997: RESCHED RE-REF SUBCOM WK SESS SEP10 10:00 RM303,LOB (MARSHALL)
  • September 16, 1997: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION SEP16 10:00 RM303,LOB (REP PHILBRICK)
  • September 29, 1997: RE-REF MAJ REPORT ITL FOR 1998 SESSION (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • January 7, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED/CONS CAL RC(248-8); HJ3,P155

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