SB 492-FN-LOCAL (2010): extending the local property tax exemption for wooden poles and conduits.

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SB 492-FN-LOCAL (2010)

extending the local property tax exemption for wooden poles and conduits.

  • Status: Indefinitely postponed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Local and Regulated Revenues
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Taxes - Local

The Story

It was introduced on January 27, 2010 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (0953s), offered by Sen. Sgambati, was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 2010 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 17, 2010 and was referred to the House Local and Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2010. The committee held a work session on April 7, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 13, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1295h), by a vote of 15–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 21, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 222–129. On April 21, 2010 the House voted to kill it and bar the subject for the rest of the term on a roll call 188–154.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2010, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103
  • March 31, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Local and Regulated Revenues, LOB 210-211
  • April 7, 2010, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Local and Regulated Revenues, LOB 303
  • April 13, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Local and Regulated Revenues, LOB 303

Votes

  • March 10, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0953s — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 222, nays 129, passed
  • April 21, 2010, House: INDEFINITELY POSTPONE (REP WALZ) — yeas 188, nays 154, passed

The Docket

  • January 27, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 11, 2010: Hearing: February 11, 2010, Room 103, LOB, 8:50 a.m.; SC6
  • March 4, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 3/10/10; SC10
  • March 10, 2010: Sen. Sgambati Floor Amendment 0953s, AA, VV
  • March 10, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0953s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 10, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 17, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Local and Regulated Revenues
  • March 31, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/31/2010 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 7, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 4/7/2010 1:00 PM LOB 303
  • April 13, 2010: Executive Session: 4/13/2010 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • April 14, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for April 21 (Vote 15-4; RC); HC31, PG.1535-1536
  • April 14, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1295h (NT)
  • April 14, 2010: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment #1295h (New Title)
  • April 21, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 222-129
  • April 21, 2010: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep Walz): MA RC 188-154

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