HB 1549 (2014): relative to assessment of renewable generation facility property subject to a voluntary payment in lieu of taxes agreement.

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HB 1549 (2014)

relative to assessment of renewable generation facility property subject to a voluntary payment in lieu of taxes agreement.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 277

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2014. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0705h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-0705h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 19, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 19, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 28, 2014, making it Chapter 277 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2014, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 4, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 29, 2014, 9:15 AM: hearing, SH 103

Votes

  • March 19, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0705h — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 18, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/18/2014 1:15 PM LOB 301
  • February 18, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/18/2014 2:00 PM LOB 301
  • March 4, 2014: Executive Session: 3/04/2014 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0705h (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced 3/13/14 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 19, 2014: Adopt Amendment #2014-0705h AA VV
  • March 19, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0705h MA VV
  • April 29, 2014: Hearing: 4/29/14, Room 103, SH, 9:15 a.m.; SC15
  • April 30, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/8/14; SC17
  • May 8, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 28, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 7/28/2014; Chapter 0277; Effective Date 7/28/2014

Laws It Would Change

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