HB 459 (2004): relative to the taxation of manufactured housing.

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HB 459 (2004)

relative to the taxation of manufactured housing.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Commerce
Senate committee: Ways and Means
Subject: Housing
Chapter law: 10

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 18, 2003 and November 6, 2003. The committee held a public hearing on November 18, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, 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 Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 18, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 5, 2004, making it Chapter 10 of the session laws. It took effect on April 5, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

February 11, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
September 18, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM208,LOB <Rep Spiess>
November 6, 2003, 3:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Spiess>
November 18, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Hunt>
March 3, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

March 11, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Commerce
February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 1:15 RM302,LOB
March 18, 2003: Retained in Committee
September 18, 2003: Subcom Work Session Sept 18 10:00 RM208,LOB <Rep Spiess>
November 6, 2003: Subcom Work Session Nov 6 3:45 RM302,LOB <Rep Spiess>
November 18, 2003: Hearing on Prop Am Nov 18 10:00 RM302,LOB <Rep Hunt>
November 24, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 14-0;CC)
November 24, 2003: Prop Comm Am{2471}(New Title)
January 7, 2004: Passed with Am
January 29, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Ways & Means
March 3, 2004: Hearing; March 3, 2004, Room 103, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC8
March 4, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/11/04]; SC10
March 11, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
March 11, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
March 17, 2004: Enrolled
March 18, 2004: Enrolled
April 5, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 4/5/2004 Eff: 4/5/2004 Chap: 0010

Laws It Would Change

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