HB 673 (2002): relative to a net asset qualification for the elderly property tax exemption for married persons.

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HB 673 (2002)

relative to a net asset qualification for the elderly property tax exemption for married persons.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Taxes - Local

The Story

It was introduced on February 8, 2001 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held public hearings on April 4, 2001 and April 10, 2001. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 11, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 2, 2002. On January 2, 2002 the House adopted “Recommitted to Mun & Cnty Govt” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 24, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 31, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3261). On April 10, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3542), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 2002, changing the text of the bill. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 25, 2002 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on April 26, 2002 and April 29, 2002 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 2, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 2, 2002 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 4, 2001, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 10, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • September 11, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 2, 2002, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
  • April 26, 2002, 9:30 AM: committee of conference, RM301,LOB
  • April 29, 2002, 12:00 PM: committee of conference, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • January 2, 2002, House: Recommitted to Mun & Cnty Govt — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: OT3rdg — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2002, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 8, 2001: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ19, p264
  • February 13, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/13/2001
  • April 4, 2001: Hearing Apr 4 2:30 RM301,LOB
  • April 10, 2001: Continued Hearing Apr 10 1:00 RM301,LOB
  • April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee
  • September 11, 2001: Subcom Work Session Sep 11 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • November 29, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 2 (vote 13-2;CC)
  • December 21, 2001: Prop Maj Am{1973}(New Title); HC1, p24-25
  • January 2, 2002: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep McGuirk; HJ5, p176
  • January 2, 2002: Recommitted to Mun & Cnty Govt, Rep Patten MA VV; HJ5, p238-239
  • January 9, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 24 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • January 9, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2102}(New Title); HC8, p342
  • January 24, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ11, p444-446 + 454
  • January 31, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • April 2, 2002: Hearing; April 2, 2002, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC10
  • April 8, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3261}, [04/10/02]; SC23, Pg.20-21
  • April 10, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3261}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 11, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Served Notice of Reconsideration
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Moved Reconsideration, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment {3542},(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Patten MA VV; HJ38, p1442
  • April 25, 2002: (Spkr appts Reps: Brundige, Fairbanks, Griffin & M Fraser)
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Roberge Accede to House Request for Committe of Conference
  • April 25, 2002: Pres. Appts.; Senators Gatsas, D'Allesandro, Barnes
  • April 26, 2002: Conf Comm meeting Apr 26 9:30 RM301,LOB
  • April 29, 2002: Continued Conf Comm meeting Apr 29 noon RM301,LOB
  • April 30, 2002: Conference Committee Report {3703}, [Unable to Reach Agreement], Filled
  • May 2, 2002: Conference Committee Report {3703}, [Unable to Agree], Adopted, VV
  • May 2, 2002: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV; HJ40, p1479

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 424 (2003): relative to a net asset qualification for the elderly property tax exemption, and clarifying certain references in property tax exemptions.

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