HB 1651 (2008): allowing municipalities in Coos county to offer property tax exemptions to foster commercial and industrial construction.

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HB 1651 (2008)

allowing municipalities in Coos county to offer property tax exemptions to foster commercial and industrial construction.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 224

The Story

It was introduced on February 13, 2008 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2008. On March 5, 2008 the House adopted “Rules Suspension for Reporting Deadline (Reps Wallner & Hess)” on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1024h). The committee's amendment (1024h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 18, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2008, making it Chapter 224 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 13, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • May 6, 2008, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Rules Suspension for Reporting Deadline (Reps Wallner & Hess) — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1024h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 13, 2008: Rules Comm Approved: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Municipal & County Govt
  • March 4, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/4/2008 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • March 5, 2008: Rules Suspension for Reporting Deadline (Reps Wallner & Hess): MA VV by Req Two-Thirds; HJ22 PG.1166
  • March 13, 2008: Executive Session: 3/13/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301 (Orig 11:00 AM)
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1024h for Mar 18 CC (vote 12-0)
  • March 13, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1024h
  • March 18, 2008: Amendment #1024h Adopted, VV
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1024h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • May 6, 2008: Hearing; May 6, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC17
  • May 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/08]; SC19
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/16/2008; Chapter 0224
  • June 30, 2008: I. Section 4 Effective 07/01/2013
  • June 30, 2008: II. Remainder Effective 07/01/2008

Laws It Would Change

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