SB 137-FN (2007): removing the prospective repeal of community reinvestment and opportunity zones (CROP zones).

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SB 137-FN (2007)

removing the prospective repeal of community reinvestment and opportunity zones (CROP zones).

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 22, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 15, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2007 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2007. The committee held a work session on May 3, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 3, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 16, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 16, 2007 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2007. The committee held work sessions on May 23, 2007, May 24, 2007 and May 29, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 30, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 15–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1985h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 7, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On June 7, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 249–43. On June 13, 2007 the Senate adopted “Sen. Fuller Clark Non Concurs with House Amendment{1985}(New Title)” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2007, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • April 18, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 3, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 3, 2007, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 22, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 23, 2007, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 24, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 29, 2007, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 30, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 22, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Barnes/Sen. Hassan — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: OTPA 1985H NT — yeas 249, nays 43, passed
  • June 13, 2007, Senate: Sen. Fuller Clark Non Concurs with House Amendment{1985}(New Title) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • February 13, 2007: Hearing; February 13, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC6
  • February 15, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/22/07]; SC8
  • February 22, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, Referred to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 7, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/15/07]; SC11
  • March 15, 2007: Ought to Pass RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 15, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • April 18, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/18/2007 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 3, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/3/2007 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 3, 2007: Executive Session: 5/3/07 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 8, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 16 (vote 19-0; CC)
  • May 16, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 16, 2007: Referred to Ways & Means
  • May 22, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/22/2007 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 23, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/23/2007 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 24, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/24/2007 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • May 29, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/29/2007 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • May 30, 2007: Executive Session: 5/30/07 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • May 30, 2007: Majority Comm Rpt: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1985h}NT for June 6 (vote 15-2; RC)
  • May 30, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #1985h (New Title)
  • May 30, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • June 6, 2007: Special Order to Regular Place on Calendar for June 7: Without Objection
  • June 7, 2007: Amendment #1985h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • June 7, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1985h (New Title): MA RC 249-43
  • June 13, 2007: Sen. Fuller Clark Non Concurs with House Amendment{1985}(New Title); MA, VV

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