SB 63-FN-A-LOCAL (2003): relative to establishing community reinvestment and opportunity zones and granting business tax credits for investments in projects in such zones.

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SB 63-FN-A-LOCAL (2003)

relative to establishing community reinvestment and opportunity zones and granting business tax credits for investments in projects in such zones.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Taxes - State
  • Chapter law: 301

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. On February 6, 2003 the Senate adopted “Vacate SB63 to Energy & Economic Development” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. D'Allesandro. The Senate withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Energy and Economic Development committee instead. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1107). The committee's amendment (1107) was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2003. The committee held a work session on April 30, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 20, 2003. The committee held a work session on May 21, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 18–1. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen.Odell Non Concur Request Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm”. A committee of conference met on June 17, 2003 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 24, 2003 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. On June 24, 2003 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 18, 2003, making it Chapter 301 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2003, 4:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • April 24, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB
  • April 30, 2003, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB <Rep Major>
  • May 20, 2003, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RMs210-211,LOB
  • May 21, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, RM212,LOB <Rep Weyler>
  • June 17, 2003, 9:30 AM: committee of conference, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2003, Senate: Vacate SB63 to Energy & Economic Development — voice vote, passed
  • March 27, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen.Odell Non Concur Request Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Ways & Means
  • February 6, 2003: Sen. D'Allesandro Moved to Vacate SB63 to Energy & Economic Development, MA, VV
  • February 12, 2003: Hearing; === CANCELLED=== February 12, 2003, Room 103, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC7
  • February 18, 2003: Hearing; February 18, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 4:00 p.m.; SC9A
  • March 21, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/27/03]; SC15
  • March 27, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1107}, (New Title),[04/10/03]; SC17, Pg.9-11
  • April 10, 2003: Committee Amendment{1107}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1107}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and ref to Ways & Means
  • April 14, 2003: Report due on 5/8/2003 <f>
  • April 24, 2003: Hearing Apr 24 10:00 RM202,LOB
  • April 30, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 30 3:00 RM202,LOB <Rep Major>
  • May 7, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 15 (Vote 15-0;Reg)
  • May 7, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1528}
  • May 15, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV
  • May 20, 2003: Fin Hearing May 20 11:15 RMs210-211,LOB
  • May 21, 2003: Fin Div II Subcom Work & Exec Session May 21 1:00 RM212,LOB <Rep Weyler>
  • May 28, 2003: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for June 5 (Vote 18-1;Reg)
  • May 28, 2003: Prop Fin Comm Am{1757}
  • June 5, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • June 5, 2003: Sen.Odell Non Concur Request Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: President Appoints; Senators Flanders, Odell, Below
  • June 5, 2003: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Whalley MA
  • June 5, 2003: (Spkr appts Reps: Major, J Gilbert, Espiefs & Hager)
  • June 17, 2003: Committee of Conference; Meeting June 17, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 9:30 a.m
  • June 19, 2003: Conf Comm Report (House Am) Filed
  • June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2175}, Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 18, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 07/18/03, Eff: 07/01/03 Chap: 0301

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