SB 231 (2006): relative to the residency requirement to qualify for the elderly property tax exemption.
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SB 231 (2006)
relative to the residency requirement to qualify for the elderly property tax exemption.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Taxes - Local
- Chapter law: 212
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 22, 2006 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1586h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 19, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Roberge Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2006, making it Chapter 212 of the session laws. It took effect on June 1, 2006.
Sponsors
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Gene Charron (R - Rock 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 15, 2006, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103
- March 28, 2006, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301/LOB
Votes
- March 9, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 19, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. Roberge Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
- February 1, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === February 1, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC1
- February 15, 2006: Hearing; February 15, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC1A
- February 15, 2006: Hearing; February 15, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:30 a.m.; SC6
- February 27, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/09/06]; SC9
- March 9, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 9, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 22, 2006: Introduced and ref to Municipal and County Govt
- March 28, 2006: Public Hearing March 28 10:45 RM301/LOB
- April 13, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1586h} April 19 (vote 14-0; CC)
- April 19, 2006: Passed with AM {1586h}, MA, VV
- May 11, 2006: Sen. Roberge Concur with House Amendment{1586}, MA, VV
- May 24, 2006: Enrolled
- May 24, 2006: Enrolled
- June 1, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 06/01/06; Eff. date 06/01/06, Chapter 0212