SB 11-FN (2005): extending the local property tax exemption for wooden poles and conduits.

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SB 11-FN (2005)

extending the local property tax exemption for wooden poles and conduits.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 146

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 24, 2005 the Senate adopted “Special Order to Next Session”, on a motion by Sen. Boyce. On March 10, 2005 the Senate adopted “Special Order to Next Session”, on a motion by Sen. Boyce. A floor amendment (0709), offered by Sen. Green, was rejected on a roll call 9–14 on March 17, 2005. On March 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 23, 2005 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held public hearings on April 26, 2005 and May 3, 2005. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–9. On May 25, 2005 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 255–109. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2005, making it Chapter 146 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2005, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • April 26, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB
  • May 3, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • March 17, 2005, Senate: Adoption of floor amendment (0709s) Sen. Green/Sen. Larsen — yeas 9, nays 14, failed
  • March 17, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2005, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP — yeas 255, nays 109, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Economic Development
  • February 8, 2005: Hearing; February 8, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC6
  • February 18, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/24/05]; SC8
  • February 24, 2005: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • February 24, 2005: Sen. Boyce Moved Special Order to Next Session, MA, Without Objection
  • March 10, 2005: Sen. Boyce Moved Special Order to Next Session, MA, Without Objection
  • March 17, 2005: Sen. Green Floor Amendment{0709}, (New Title), RC 9Y-14N, AF
  • March 17, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 23, 2005: Introduced and ref to Ways & Means
  • April 26, 2005: Hearing Apr 26 1:00 RM202,LOB
  • May 3, 2005: Continued Hearing May 3 10:00 RM202,LOB
  • May 10, 2005: Maj Report OTP for May 25 (vote 12-9;Reg)
  • May 10, 2005: Min Report ITL
  • May 25, 2005: Passed RC(255-109)
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 06/17/05; Eff. 07/01/05, Chapter 0146

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