HB 1507 (2008): exempting the land and buildings of Masonic lodges from property taxation.
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HB 1507 (2008)
exempting the land and buildings of Masonic lodges from property taxation.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Taxes - Local
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 17, 2008, January 22, 2008 and January 29, 2008. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–6. On March 18, 2008 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a division vote 103–176. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Smith (R - Hills 22)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- January 17, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- January 22, 2008, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- January 29, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
Votes
- March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 103, nays 176, failed
- March 18, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
- January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 1:30 PM LOB 301
- January 17, 2008: Executive Session: 1/17/08 10:00 PM LOB 301 (Orig 1:00 PM)
- January 22, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 1/22/08 12:00 PM LOB 301
- January 29, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 1/29/08 10:30 AM LOB 301
- February 21, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 Reg (vote 11-6)
- February 21, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MF DIV 103-176
- March 18, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV