HB 798 (2007): allowing municipalities to adopt a property tax freeze for persons aged 65 and older.

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HB 798 (2007)

allowing municipalities to adopt a property tax freeze for persons aged 65 and older.

  • 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 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 19, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 28, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 16, 2007, 11:00 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 28, 2007, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Municipal and County Government
  • March 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/16/2007 11:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 19, 2007: Executive Session: 3/19/2007 9:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for March 27 (vote 13-0; CC)
  • March 28, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 198 (2005): allowing municipalities to adopt a property tax credit for persons aged 65 and older calculated by freezing their property assessments.

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