HB 1240 (2002): establishing a property tax limitation and credit for elderly persons and increasing the amount of the homestead right for elderly persons.

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HB 1240 (2002)

establishing a property tax limitation and credit for elderly persons and increasing the amount of the homestead right for elderly persons.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Taxes - Local

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 31, 2002 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ78, p1995
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 9, 2002: Hearing Jan 9 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • January 23, 2002: Maj Report ITL for Jan 31 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • January 31, 2002: ITL Report Adopted; HJ14, p543

Laws It Would Change

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