HB 426 (2004): relative to the certification of property assessors and assessing officials, the updating of tax maps by municipalities, the form for abatement applications, the enforcement of discretionary preservation easements, the annual appraisal of real estate, and reports on the status of monthly tax refunds.

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HB 426 (2004)

relative to the certification of property assessors and assessing officials, the updating of tax maps by municipalities, the form for abatement applications, the enforcement of discretionary preservation easements, the annual appraisal of real estate, and reports on the status of monthly tax refunds.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 203

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 committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on April 22, 2003 and October 30, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 29, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on March 10, 2004 and April 28, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1441). The committee's amendment (1441) was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2004 the Senate took up 4 floor amendments. It adopted 1541 (Sen. Gatsas), and rejected 1470 (Sen. Cohen), 1510 (Sen. Larsen) and 1521 (Sen. Below). On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 13, 2004 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 13, 2004 the Senate adopted “Accede to House Request for C of C”, on a motion by Sen. Roberge. A committee of conference met on May 17, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2004, making it Chapter 203 of the session laws. It took effect on June 11, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 2003, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 22, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM307,LOB <Rep Stohl>
  • October 30, 2003, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB <Rep Patten>
  • March 10, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
  • April 28, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
  • May 17, 2004, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • March 7, 2003: Hearing Mar 7 11:30 RM301,LOB
  • March 20, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • April 22, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 22 1:00 RM307,LOB <Rep Stohl>
  • October 9, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Subcom Work Session Oct 9 1:30 RM301,LOB <Rep Dumaine>
  • October 30, 2003: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Oct 30 1:30 RM301,LOB <Rep Patten>
  • November 20, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 15-0;CC)
  • November 20, 2003: Prop Comm Am{2532}
  • January 7, 2004: Passed with Am
  • January 29, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Affairs
  • March 10, 2004: Hearing; March 10, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC8
  • April 28, 2004: Hearing; April 28, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC17
  • April 28, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1441},(New Title), [05/06/04]; SC18, Pg.7-10
  • May 6, 2004: Committee Amendment{1441},(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment{1541}(2nd New Title), AA, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Cohen Floor Amendment{1470}(3rd New Title), AF, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Larsen Floor Amendment{1510}, AF, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Below Floor Amendment{1521}(3rd New Title), AF, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1441},(New Title),{1541},(2nd New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 13, 2004: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Patten MA VV
  • May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Stohl, Gillick, Patten & Theberge)
  • May 13, 2004: Senator Roberge Accede to House Request for C of C, Adopted [05/06/04]
  • May 13, 2004: President Appoints Senators; Green, Barnes, Larsen [05/06/04]
  • May 17, 2004: Conf Comm Meeting May 17 2:00 RM301,LOB
  • May 19, 2004: Conference Committee Report; Sen. Am + New Am{1611}, Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1611}, Adopted, VV
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled <6/4/04>
  • June 11, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 6/11/2004 Eff: 6/11/2004 Chap: 0203

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