HB 1297 (2002): exempting land which is subject to a governmental conservation easement or development restriction from property taxation.

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HB 1297 (2002)

exempting land which is subject to a governmental conservation easement or development restriction from property taxation.

  • 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 8, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 24, 2002. On January 24, 2002 the House adopted “Special Order to Jan 31” on a voice vote. On January 31, 2002 the House adopted “Special Ordered to End of Cal” on a voice vote. On January 31, 2002 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Feb 14” on a voice vote. On February 14, 2002 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • January 24, 2002, House: Special Order to Jan 31 — voice vote, passed
  • January 31, 2002, House: Special Ordered to End of Cal — voice vote, passed
  • January 31, 2002, House: Special Ordered to Feb 14 — voice vote, passed
  • February 14, 2002, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ78, p1997
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 8, 2002: Hearing Jan 8 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • January 16, 2002: Maj Report ITL for Jan 24 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • January 24, 2002: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep Patten; HJ11, p441
  • January 24, 2002: Special Order to Jan 31, Rep Patten MA VV; HJ11, p450-451
  • January 31, 2002: Special Ordered to End of Cal, Reps Hess & Burling MA VV; HJ14, p552
  • January 31, 2002: Special Ordered to Feb 14, Reps Hess & Burling MA VV; HJ14, p579
  • February 14, 2002: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ20, p809

Laws It Would Change

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