HB 531 (2013): allowing towns and cities to exempt farm buildings and structures from property taxation.

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HB 531 (2013)

allowing towns and cities to exempt farm buildings and structures from property taxation.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Taxes - Local

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 26, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2013, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 26, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 13, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 7, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/7/2013 1:30 PM LOB 301
  • February 26, 2013: Executive Session: 2/26/2013 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • February 26, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 13 (Vote 16-1; CC)
  • March 13, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 338 (2011): allowing towns and cities to exempt farm buildings and structures from property taxation.

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