HB 172 (2003): extending the committee to study the exemption from property taxes for not-for-profit hospitals, and including a study of the community benefit law.

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HB 172 (2003)

extending the committee to study the exemption from property taxes for not-for-profit hospitals, and including a study of the community benefit law.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 45

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–4. On February 6, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2003. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 24, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 2003, making it Chapter 45 of the session laws. It took effect on May 9, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2003, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB
  • April 9, 2003, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2003, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Ways & Means; HJ8, p109
  • January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003
  • January 22, 2003: Hearing Jan 22 9:30 RM202,LOB
  • January 30, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 6 (vote 14-4;Reg)
  • February 6, 2003: Passed VV
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Ways & Means
  • April 9, 2003: Hearing; April 9, 2003, Room 103, SH, 8:45 a.m.; SC17
  • April 17, 2003: 4/17/2003 Enrolled
  • April 18, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/24/03]; SC19
  • April 24, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 9, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/9/2003 Eff: 5/9/2003 Chap: 0045

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