HB 1444 (2006): relative to definitions under the real estate transfer tax.

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HB 1444 (2006)

relative to definitions under the real estate transfer tax.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Ways and Means
Senate committee: Ways and Means
Subject: Taxes - State
Chapter law: 149

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2006. The committee held a work session on January 25, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 23, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held public hearings on March 8, 2006, March 15, 2006 and March 29, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 2006, making it Chapter 149 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2006.

Hearings and Sessions

January 11, 2006, 2:00 PM: public hearing, RM202/LOB
January 25, 2006, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM202/LOB
March 8, 2006, 4:00 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
March 15, 2006, 1:10 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
March 29, 2006, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100

Votes

February 22, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2006: Introduced & ref: Ways & Means
January 11, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 11 2:00 RM202/LOB
January 25, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 25 11:00 RM202/LOB
February 14, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 22 (vote 19-0; CC)
February 22, 2006: Passed, MA, VV by nec. 2/3
February 23, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
March 8, 2006: Hearing; March 8, 2006, Room 103, State House, 4:00 p.m
March 15, 2006: Hearing; March 15, 2006, Room 100, State House, 1:10 p.m.; SC10
March 15, 2006: Hearing; March 15, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:10 p.m
March 29, 2006: Hearing; March 29, 2006, Room 100, State House, 1:00 p.m
April 19, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/04/06]; SC16
May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 11, 2006: Enrolled
May 15, 2006: Enrolled
May 22, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/22/06, Eff. date 7/1/06, Chapter 0149

Laws It Would Change

RSA 78-B:1-a