HB 656 (2010): relative to collection of the education property tax and establishing a program to rebate certain excessive property tax payments of eligible taxpayers.

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HB 656 (2010)

relative to collection of the education property tax and establishing a program to rebate certain excessive property tax payments of eligible taxpayers.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2009. The committee held work sessions on March 6, 2009, March 16, 2009 and March 17, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 18, 2009 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 April 21, 2009, November 5, 2009 and November 17, 2009. The committee met in executive session on November 18, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 6 RC by a vote of 11–8. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2532h). On January 13, 2010 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on September 28, 2010 and October 5, 2010. The committee met in executive session on October 13, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011”, by a vote of 17 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 6, 2009, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 16, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 17, 2009, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 18, 2009, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 21, 2009, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • November 5, 2009, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • November 17, 2009, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • November 18, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means
  • September 28, 2010, 1:01 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • October 5, 2010, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • October 13, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • January 13, 2010, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 11, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/11/2009 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 6, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/6/2009 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 16, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/16/2009 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 17, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/17/2009 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • March 18, 2009: Executive Session: 3/18/2009 9:00 AM LOB 202 (Continued 3/19/09 9:00 AM LOB 202 If Needed)
  • March 19, 2009: Retained in Committee
  • April 21, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 4/21/2009 1:30 PM LOB 202
  • November 5, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 11/05/2009 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • November 17, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 11/17/2009 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • November 18, 2009: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/18/2009 10:00 AM LOB 202 ==TIME CHANGE (Orig 9:00 AM)==
  • November 19, 2009: Majority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 6 RC (vote 11-8)
  • November 19, 2009: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2532h
  • November 19, 2009: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment #2532h
  • January 6, 2010: Special Ordered to Next Session Date in Regular Calendar Order
  • January 13, 2010: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • March 17, 2010: Referred to Ways and Means for Interim Study
  • September 28, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/28/2010 1:01 PM LOB 202
  • October 5, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/5/2010 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • October 12, 2010: ==CANCELLED== Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/12/2010 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • October 13, 2010: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/13/2010 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • October 14, 2010: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011 (Vote 17-0)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 447-FN (2012): relative to collection of the education property tax and establishing a program to rebate certain excessive property tax payments of eligible taxpayers.
  • HB 318-FN (2013): relative to collection of the education property tax and establishing a program to rebate certain excess property tax payments of eligible taxpayers.
  • HB 742-FN-LOCAL (2001): relative to collection of the education property tax and establishing a program to rebate certain excessive property tax payments of eligible taxpayers.
  • HB 1649-FN-A-LOCAL (2012): relative to collection of the education property tax and establishing a program to rebate certain excessive property tax payments of eligible taxpayers.

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