SB 129 (2003): relative to the board of tax and land appeals and eminent domain cases.
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SB 129 (2003)
relative to the board of tax and land appeals and eminent domain cases.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Senate committee: Finance
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 63
The Story
It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 8, 2003 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2003, making it Chapter 63 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.
Sponsors
- Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16)
- Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5)
- Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22)
- Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 39)
- Rep. Michael Harrington (R - Straf 68)
- Rep. John Pratt (D - Ches 24)
- Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 29)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 18, 2003, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103
- April 23, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, RM201,LOB
Votes
- April 3, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Finance
- March 18, 2003: Hearing; March 18, 2003, Room 103, SH, 10:45 a.m.; SC9
- March 26, 2003: 03/26/2003 Introduced and ref to Public Works; HJ34, p1086
- March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/03/03]; SC16
- April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 22, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Apr 22 1:00 RM201,LOB
- April 23, 2003: Rescheduled Hearing Apr 23 1:00 RM201,LOB
- April 30, 2003: Maj Report OTP for May 8 (Vote 18-0;CC)
- May 8, 2003: Passed
- May 15, 2003: Enrolled
- May 15, 2003: Enrolled
- May 27, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2003 Eff- 1/1/2004 Chap- 0063