HB 429 (2005): relative to representation by nonattorneys before the board of tax and land appeals and relative to condemnation proceedings conducted by the board of tax and land appeals.

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HB 429 (2005)

relative to representation by nonattorneys before the board of tax and land appeals and relative to condemnation proceedings conducted by the board of tax and land appeals.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 171

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 March 18, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, 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 Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 9, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2005, making it Chapter 171 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 18, 2005, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM105-A, State House
  • April 21, 2005, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • June 2, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • March 18, 2005: Hearing Mar 18 11:30 RM105-A, State House
  • March 22, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 22, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0510}(New Title)
  • March 30, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 21, 2005: Hearing; April 21, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 8:45 a.m.; SC16
  • May 25, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/02/05]; SC22
  • June 2, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 2, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 8, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 9, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 21, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/21/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0171

Laws It Would Change

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