HB 1609-FN (2010): relative to current use and the land use change tax.

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HB 1609-FN (2010)

relative to current use and 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: 237

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0604h). The committee's amendment (0604h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1402s) was rejected on a voice vote on April 28, 2010. On April 28, 2010 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Reynolds. On May 5, 2010 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Odell. A floor amendment (1662s), offered by Sen. Odell, was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2010 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1662s (Rep Sad)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 1, 2010, making it Chapter 237 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2010, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
  • February 11, 2010, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
  • April 1, 2010, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0604h — voice vote, passed
  • April 28, 2010, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2010, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1662s — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1662s (Rep Sad) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • February 4, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/4/2010 2:00 PM LOB 308
  • February 11, 2010: Executive Session: 2/11/2010 2:00 PM LOB 308
  • February 18, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0604h for Mar 3 CC (Vote 16-0)
  • February 18, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0604h
  • March 3, 2010: Amendment #0604h Adopted, VV
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0604h: MA VV
  • March 17, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 1, 2010: Hearing: April 1, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC13
  • April 15, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1402s, 4/21/10; SC16
  • April 21, 2010: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order to 04/28/10
  • April 21, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1402s, 4/28/10
  • April 28, 2010: Committee Amendment 1402s, AF, VV
  • April 28, 2010: Sen. Odell Floor Amendment 1662s, Not Voted On
  • April 28, 2010: Sen. Reynolds Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • May 5, 2010: Sen. Odell Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • May 5, 2010: Sen. Odell Floor Amendment 1662s, AA, VV
  • May 5, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1662s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 5, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: House Concurs with Senate AM #1662s (Rep Sad): MA VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 1, 2010: Signed by the Governor 07/01/2010; Effective 04/01/2010; Chapter 0237

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