SB 199 (2008): relative to the assessment of property subject to a housing subsidy restriction.

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SB 199 (2008)

relative to the assessment of property subject to a housing subsidy restriction.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 22, 2007 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (2665) was adopted on a voice vote on January 17, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0023), offered by Sen. DeVries, was adopted on a voice vote on January 17, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 17, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held public hearings on March 25, 2008 and April 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2008 and May 6, 2008. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for May 14 Reg by a vote of 12–3. On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to 5/15/2008” on a voice vote. On May 15, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 25, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 14 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • March 25, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 15, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • May 1, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • June 25, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • October 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 22, 2007, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments{2665}{0023} — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008 — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 8, 2007: Hearing; March 8, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC7A
  • March 13, 2007: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 13, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC7
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee [03/22/07]; SC12
  • March 22, 2007: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 3, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2665} [01/17/08]; SC1, Pg.4-5
  • January 17, 2008: Committee Amendment{2665}, AA, VV
  • January 17, 2008: Sen. DeVries Floor Amendment{0023}, AA, VV
  • January 17, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments{2665}{0023}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • March 27, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/27/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 15, 2008: Continued Public Hearing: 4/15/2008 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • May 1, 2008: Executive Session: 5/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • May 6, 2008: Continued Executive Session If Needed: 5/6/2008 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for May 14 Reg (vote 12-3)
  • May 14, 2008: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008: MA VV
  • May 15, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • June 11, 2008: Referred to Municipal and County Government for Interim Study
  • June 25, 2008: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 6/25/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • October 22, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/22/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • October 22, 2008: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 14-0)

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