SB 188-FN-LOCAL (2002): relative to abatements and appeals of betterment assessments.
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SB 188-FN-LOCAL (2002)
relative to abatements and appeals of betterment assessments.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on March 15, 2001 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote. The Senate referred the bill to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 9, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 23, 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 June 5, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 2, 2002 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 9)
Hearings and Sessions
- April 10, 2001, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
- May 23, 2001, 3:00 PM: hearing, RM301,LOB
- June 5, 2001, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, RM301,LOB
Votes
- April 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 12, 2001, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
- May 9, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- March 15, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
- April 10, 2001: Hearing; April 10, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 2:45 p.m., SC15
- April 11, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, 04/12/01; SC17
- April 12, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- April 12, 2001: Sen. Hollingworth Moved Reconsideration, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
- May 3, 2001: 5/3/2001 Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ47, p1419
- May 7, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/09/01]; SC22-A
- May 9, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- May 15, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 5/16/2001
- May 23, 2001: Hearing May 23 3:00 RM301,LOB
- May 30, 2001: Retained in Committee
- June 5, 2001: Full Comm Work Session June 5 1:30 RM301,LOB
- November 29, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Jan 2 (vote 11-0;CC)
- January 2, 2002: ITL Report Adopted; HJ5, p201