HB 394 (2005): relative to real estate tax lien procedures for tax collectors.

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HB 394 (2005)

relative to real estate tax lien procedures for tax collectors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 140

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 24, 2005. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1272) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2005, making it Chapter 140 of the session laws. It took effect on August 16, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 24, 2005, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 13, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

  • April 21, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • February 24, 2005: Hearing Feb 24 1:45 RM301,LOB
  • March 23, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 12-1;CC)
  • March 23, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0858}
  • March 30, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 13, 2005: Hearing; April 13, 2005, Room 103, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC15
  • April 14, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/21/05]; SC16
  • April 21, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 21, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 26, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1272}, Adopted
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled Am{1272}, Adopted
  • June 2, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 8, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2005 Eff: 8/16/2005 Chap: 0140

Laws It Would Change

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