HB 512 (2005): expanding the study committee on property tax relief to include reverse mortgages.

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HB 512 (2005)

expanding the study committee on property tax relief to include reverse mortgages.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Banks and Insurance
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 63

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 8, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Banks and Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1022). The committee's amendment (1022) was adopted on a voice vote on April 14, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On April 14, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 14, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 4, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2005, making it Chapter 63 of the session laws. It took effect on May 23, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 5, 2005, 10:35 AM: hearing, Senate Banks and Insurance, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 14, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • January 31, 2005: Report due Early <f>
  • February 8, 2005: Hearing Feb 8 11:00 RM301,LOB
  • February 23, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 9 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • February 23, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0318}(New Title)
  • March 9, 2005: Passed with Am (Cons Cal by nec 2/3)
  • March 17, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Banks and Insurance
  • April 5, 2005: Hearing; April 5, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 10:35 a.m.; SC14
  • April 7, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1022}(New Title), [04/14/05]; SC15, Pg.5
  • April 14, 2005: Committee Amendment{1022},(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 14, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1022},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 14, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 4, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Patten MA VV
  • May 11, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 23, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/2005 Eff: 5/23/2005 Chap: 0063

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