SB 85 (2008): relative to eligibility for the property tax exemption for the disabled.

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SB 85 (2008)

relative to eligibility for the property tax exemption for the disabled.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Municipal and County Government
Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
Subject: Taxes - Local
Chapter law: 307

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 February 6, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (0534), offered by Sen. DeVries, was adopted on a voice vote on March 15, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 15, 2007 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 March 28, 2007 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 3, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 26, 2007, August 15, 2007, August 28, 2007, September 5, 2007 and September 11, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 3, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2409h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2409h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 23, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 23, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 307 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 6, 2007, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103
April 17, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
May 3, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
June 26, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 308
August 15, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
August 28, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
September 5, 2007, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 307
September 11, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
October 3, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

March 15, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0534} — voice vote, passed
January 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2409h — voice vote, passed
May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{2409} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
February 6, 2007: Hearing; February 6, 2007, Room 103, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC5
February 6, 2007: Hearing; February 6, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC6
March 7, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/15/07]; SC11
March 15, 2007: Sen. DeVries Floor Amendment{0534}, AA, VV
March 15, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0534}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
March 15, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
March 28, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Municipal & County Government
April 17, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/17/2007 2:00 PM LOB 301
May 3, 2007: Executive Session: 5/3/07 10:00 AM LOB 301
May 3, 2007: Retained in Committee
June 26, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Group B Exemptions Subcom Work Session: 6/26/07 1:00 PM LOB 301
June 26, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 6/26/07 10:00 AM LOB 308
August 15, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/15/07 10:00 AM LOB 301
August 28, 2007: Exemptions Subcommittee Work Session: 8/28/07 10:00 AM LOB 301
September 5, 2007: Exemptions Subcommittee Work Session: 9/5/07 1:30 PM LOB 307
September 11, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 9/11/07 10:00 AM LOB 301
October 3, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/3/07 10:00 AM LOB 301
October 26, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2409h for Jan 16 (vote 11-1; RC); HC2, PG.152-153
October 26, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2409h
January 16, 2008: Special Ordered to Regular Calendar for 1/23: Without Objection
January 23, 2008: Amendment #2409h Adopted, VV
January 23, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2409h: MA VV
May 21, 2008: Sen. Hassan Moved Concur with House Amendment{2409}, MA, VV
June 4, 2008: Enrolled
June 5, 2008: Enrolled
July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/02/08; Eff. Date 04/01/08, Chapter 0307

Laws It Would Change

RSA 72:37-b