HB 504 (2005): relative to the assessment or refund of real estate transfer taxes, and the recording of plans with the register of deeds.
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HB 504 (2005)
relative to the assessment or refund of real estate transfer taxes, and the recording of plans with the register of deeds.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 31
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 15, 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 23, 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 May 4, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 10, 2005, making it Chapter 31 of the session laws. It took effect on July 9, 2005.
Sponsors
- Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 15, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
- April 13, 2005, 1:30 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 15, 2005: Hearing Feb 15 1:30 RM301,LOB
- February 25, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 23 (vote 15-0;CC)
- February 25, 2005: Prop Com Am{0352}
- March 23, 2005: Passed with Am
- March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
- April 13, 2005: Hearing; April 13, 2005, Room 103, SH, 1:30 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
- April 28, 2005: Enrolled
- May 4, 2005: Enrolled
- May 10, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/10/2005 Eff: 7/9/2005 Chap: 0031