HB 709 (2007): making various changes to department of revenue administration authority concerning property tax administration.

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HB 709 (2007)

making various changes to department of revenue administration authority concerning property tax administration.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 182

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, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0732h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 182 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2007, 10:00 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
  • May 1, 2007, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0732h — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Municipal and County Government
  • March 15, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/15/2007 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 19, 2007: Executive Session: 3/19/2007 9:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Rpt: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0732h} for March 27 (vote 14-0; CC)
  • March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0732h
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0732h} Adopted, VV
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0732h: MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • May 1, 2007: Hearing; May 1, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC18
  • May 23, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/31/07]; SC22
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 31, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 04/01/07; Chapter 0182

Laws It Would Change

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