HB 424-FN-A (2009): relative to the land use change tax.

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HB 424-FN-A (2009)

relative to the land use change tax.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 84

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2009. The committee held a work session on March 17, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 18, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0883h). The committee's amendment (0883h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 6, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2009, making it Chapter 84 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
  • March 17, 2009, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
  • March 18, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
  • April 30, 2009, 9:55 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0883h — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • February 5, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/5/2009 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • March 17, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/17/2009 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • March 18, 2009: Executive Session: 3/18/2009 10:00 AM LOB 308 (Continued 3/19/09 10:00 AM LOB 308 If Needed)
  • March 18, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0883h for Mar 24 CC (vote 16-0)
  • March 18, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0883h
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0883h Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0883h: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 30, 2009: Hearing; April 30, 2009, Room, LOB 102, 9:55 a.m.; SC21
  • April 30, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/06/09]; SC22
  • May 6, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 13, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 9, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/09/2009; Effective 07/01/2009; Chapter 0084

Laws It Would Change

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