SB 531 (2004): permitting the state veterans advisory committee to adopt bylaws and relative to eligibility for the veteran’s property tax credit, and relative to other optional tax credits. .

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SB 531 (2004)

permitting the state veterans advisory committee to adopt bylaws and relative to eligibility for the veteran’s property tax credit, and relative to other optional tax credits. .

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 170

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 2004 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0673). The committee's amendment (0673) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 11, 2004 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held public hearings on March 23, 2004 and April 8, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 5, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Roberge. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 2004, making it Chapter 170 of the session laws. It took effect on July 23, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
  • March 23, 2004, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 8, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • March 11, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Affairs
  • March 3, 2004: Hearing; March 3, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC8
  • March 4, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0673},(New Title) , [03/11/04]; SC10, Pg.20-21
  • March 11, 2004: Committee Amendment{0673},(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 11, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0673},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 11, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 11, 2004: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • March 23, 2004: Hearing Mar 23 2:00 RM301,LOB
  • April 8, 2004: Continued Hearing Apr 8 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • April 20, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 5 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • April 20, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1222}(New Title)
  • May 5, 2004: Passed with Am
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Roberge Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/24/04 Eff. 07/23/04 [Sec. 4 Eff. 04/01/05]; Chapter 0170

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