HB 731-LOCAL (1999): relative to allowing the granting of tax abatements or tax deferrals to owners of open space land.

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HB 731-LOCAL (1999)

relative to allowing the granting of tax abatements or tax deferrals to owners of open space land.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Taxes - Local

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held public hearings on March 16, 1999 and March 23, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 1999 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 16, 1999, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, Rm301,LOB
  • March 23, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, Rm301,LOB

The Docket

  • February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ25, p470
  • March 2, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 3/2/1999 due on
  • March 16, 1999: Hearing Mar 16 10:45 Rm301,LOB
  • March 23, 1999: Continued Hearing Mar 23 10:00 Rm301,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Maj Report ITL for Mar 30 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • March 30, 1999: ITL Report adopted; HJ36, p753

Laws It Would Change

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