HB 618-FN-A (2004): making technical corrections to certain local property tax laws, relative to posting of municipal budgets, relative to claims for low and moderate income homeowners property tax relief, allowing the city of Manchester to issue certificates of occupancy and building permits for airport district aeronautical facilities, and authorizing Manchester Airport to tow and impound abandoned vehicles.

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@misc{bill-2004-hb618, title = {HB 618-FN-A (2004): making technical corrections to certain local property tax laws, relative to posting of municipal budgets, relative to claims for low and moderate income homeowners property tax relief, allowing the city of Manchester to issue certificates of occupancy and building permits for airport district aeronautical facilities, and authorizing Manchester Airport to tow and impound abandoned vehicles.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/2004/hb618}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }

HB 618-FN-A (2004)

making technical corrections to certain local property tax laws, relative to posting of municipal budgets, relative to claims for low and moderate income homeowners property tax relief, allowing the city of Manchester to issue certificates of occupancy and building permits for airport district aeronautical facilities, and authorizing Manchester Airport to tow and impound abandoned vehicles.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 238

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 February 10, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 6, 2003 and June 3, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, 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 public hearings on February 18, 2004 and March 10, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0745). The committee's amendment (0745) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0859), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On March 17, 2004 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1419). The committee's amendment (1419) was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2004, changing the text of the bill. 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. D'Allesandro. A committee of conference met on May 18, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the Senate voted to lay it on the table. On May 25, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. 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 — and an enrolled bill amendment (1690) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 15, 2004, making it Chapter 238 of the session laws. It took effect on June 15, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2003, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • May 6, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • June 3, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, Rm301,LOB <Rep Boyce>
  • February 18, 2004, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
  • March 10, 2004, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
  • May 18, 2004, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • March 17, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass as Am — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, Senate: Adoption of the committee of conference report Sen. Larsen/Sen. Green — yeas 18, nays 5, passed
  • May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • February 10, 2003: Hearing Feb 10 3:00 RM301,LOB
  • March 20, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • May 6, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 6 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • May 27, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Subcom Work Session May 27 1:00 RM301,LOB <Rep Boyce>
  • June 3, 2003: Subcom Work Session June 3 1:00 Rm301,LOB <Rep Boyce>
  • November 20, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 13-0;CC)
  • November 20, 2003: Prop Comm Am{2533}(New Title)
  • January 7, 2004: Passed with Am
  • January 29, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Ways & Means
  • February 18, 2004: Hearing; February 18, 2004, Room 103, SH, 3:30 p.m.; SC7
  • March 10, 2004: Hearing; March 10, 2004, Room 103, SH, 3:45 p.m.; SC10
  • March 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0745},(New Title), [03/17/04]; SC11, Pg.21-23
  • March 17, 2004: Committee Amendment{0745},(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 17, 2004: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment{0859},(2nd New Title), AA, VV
  • March 17, 2004: Ought to Pass as Am{0745},(New Title),{0859},(2nd New Title), MA, VV
  • March 17, 2004: Refer To Finance Rule 26
  • April 28, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1419}, [05/06/04]; SC18, Pg.10
  • May 6, 2004: Committee Amendment{1419}, AA, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1419}, 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: Patten, Lockwood, Letourneau & Theberge)
  • May 13, 2004: Senator D'Allesandro Accede to House Request for C of C, Adopted [05/06/04]
  • May 13, 2004: President Appoints Senators; Johnson, Gallus, D'Allesandro [05/06/04]
  • May 18, 2004: Conf Comm Meeting May 18 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • May 18, 2004: House Conferee Change: Rep Gillick replaces Lockwood
  • May 19, 2004: Conference Committee Report; Sen. Am + New Am{1622}, Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Sen. Gatsas Moved Laid On Table [Motion Ruled Out of Order by the Chair]
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1622}, RC 18Y-5N, Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1690}, Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Am{1690}, Adopted<6/8/04>
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled<6/9/04>
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 6/15/2004 Eff: 6/15/2004* Chap: 0238
  • June 15, 2004: *Multiple Effective Dates, Sec. 12 eff. 8/10/2004

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