HB 691 (2007): excluding the value of a view from property tax assessments on working farms.

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HB 691 (2007)

excluding the value of a view from property tax assessments on working farms.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Taxes - Local

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 19, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2007, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 19, 2007, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Municipal and County Government
  • March 15, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/15/2007 9:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 19, 2007: Executive Session: 3/19/2007 9:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 19, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for March 27 (vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 27, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 284 (2005): excluding the value of a view from property tax assessments.
  • HB 804 (2007): excluding the value of a view from property tax assessments.
  • SB 491 (2008): excluding the value of a view from property tax assessment.

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