HB 198 (2005): allowing municipalities to adopt a property tax credit for persons aged 65 and older calculated by freezing their property assessments.
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HB 198 (2005)
allowing municipalities to adopt a property tax credit for persons aged 65 and older calculated by freezing their property assessments.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Taxes - Local
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 13–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 23, 2005 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Betsy McKinney (R - Rock 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Robert Introne (R - Rock 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
The Docket
- January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
- January 27, 2005: Hearing Jan 27 11:00 RM301,LOB
- February 3, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Feb 23 (vote 13-1;CC)
- February 23, 2005: ITL MA
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 798 (2007): allowing municipalities to adopt a property tax freeze for persons aged 65 and older.