HB 439 (2003): allowing municipalities the option to tax land values at a different rate than buildings and improvements.

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HB 439 (2003)

allowing municipalities the option to tax land values at a different rate than buildings and improvements.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Taxes - Local

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–3. On March 26, 2003 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • March 26, 2003, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • March 7, 2003: Hearing Mar 7 2:00 RM301,LOB
  • March 18, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Mar 25 (Vote 12-3;Reg)
  • March 26, 2003: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ30, p969

Laws It Would Change

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