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
- Rep. Richard Noyes (R - Rock 76) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 79)
- Rep. George Katsakiores (R - Rock 77)
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