HB 316 (2011): relative to penalties for failure to file a property tax inventory blank or for refusing inspection of property, and relative to the restoration of involuntary merger of lots or parcels.

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HB 316 (2011)

relative to penalties for failure to file a property tax inventory blank or for refusing inspection of property, and relative to the restoration of involuntary merger of lots or parcels.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 206

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2011. The committee met in executive session on February 24, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0533h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0533h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on April 12, 2011 and April 19, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2011-1855s). On May 18, 2011 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rule 3-7 to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1855s, 2/3 necessary” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Forsythe. The committee's amendment (1855s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 18, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 25, 2011 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1855s(NT) (Rep Ferrante)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 24, 2011, making it Chapter 206 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2011, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 24, 2011, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 12, 2011, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 19, 2011, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 16, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0533h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2011, Senate: Suspend Rule 3-7 to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1855s, 2/3 necessary — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1855s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2011, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1855s(NT) (Rep Ferrante) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 3, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/3/2011 11:30 AM LOB 301
  • February 24, 2011: Executive Session: 2/24/2011 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • March 2, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0533h(NT) for Mar 15 (Vote 14-1; RC)
  • March 2, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-0533h (New Title)
  • March 16, 2011: Amendment #0533h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 16, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0533h(NT): MA VV
  • March 23, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 12, 2011: Hearing: 4/12/11, Room 101, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC19
  • April 12, 2011: Hearing: 4/12/11, Room 101, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC20
  • April 19, 2011: Hearing: 4/19/11, Room 101, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC20
  • May 11, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-1855s, NT, 5/18/11; SC24
  • May 18, 2011: Chair Ruled Non-Germane Amendment
  • May 18, 2011: Sen. Forsythe Moved to Suspend Rule 3-7 to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1855s, 2/3 necessary, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2011: Committee Amendment 1855s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 18, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1855s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 18, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 25, 2011: House Concurs with Senate AM #1855s(NT) (Rep Ferrante): MA VV
  • June 8, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 8, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2011: Signed By Governor 06/24/2011; Effective 07/24/2011; Chapter 0206

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