SB 384-FN-A-LOCAL (2006): establishing a temporary one-time exemption from the real estate transfer tax for certain transfer of family farm or open space land.

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SB 384-FN-A-LOCAL (2006)

establishing a temporary one-time exemption from the real estate transfer tax for certain transfer of family farm or open space land.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 22, 2006 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1490), offered by Sen. Johnson, was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 22, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2006 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2006. The committee held work sessions on April 11, 2006 and April 18, 2006. On April 19, 2006 the House adopted “Apr 27 deadline rprt bills in comm” on a voice vote. The committee voted 20–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2006, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100
  • April 4, 2006, 10:30 AM: public hearing, RM202/LOB
  • April 11, 2006, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, RM202/LOB
  • April 18, 2006, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM202/LOB

Votes

  • March 22, 2006, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
  • March 22, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2006, House: Apr 27 deadline rprt bills in comm — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • January 11, 2006: Hearing; January 11, 2006, Room 100, State House 10:30 a.m.; SC1
  • March 16, 2006: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [03/22/06]; SC11
  • March 22, 2006: Inexpedient to Legislate, MF, VV
  • March 22, 2006: Sen. Morse Moved Ought to Pass
  • March 22, 2006: Sen. Johnson Floor Amendment{1490}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 22, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1490}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 22, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2006: Introduced and ref Ways and Means
  • April 4, 2006: Public Hearing April 4 10:30 RM202/LOB
  • April 11, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session April 11 1:30 RM202/LOB
  • April 18, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session April 18 11:30 RM202/LOB
  • April 19, 2006: Reps. O'Neil & Craig move Susp of Rules, Apr 27 deadline rprt bills in comm, MA, VV by NEC. 2/3 H
  • April 26, 2006: Comm Rprt: ITL May 4, (vote 20-1; CC)
  • May 4, 2006: ITL, MA, VV

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