SB 286 (2014): relative to abatements for prior years' property taxes.

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SB 286 (2014)

relative to abatements for prior years' property taxes.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - Local

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0863s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0863s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2014 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 20, 2014 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study unanimously, 19–0. On May 7, 2014 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 21, 2014. The committee met in executive session on October 21, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 13 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2014, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
  • April 8, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 15, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • October 21, 2014, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • October 21, 2014, 10:35 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 13, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0863s — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2014, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 4, 2014: Hearing: 2/4/14, Room 103, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC5
  • March 5, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0863s, 3/13/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC9
  • March 13, 2014: Committee Amendment 0863s, AA, VV
  • March 13, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0863s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Municipal & County Government
  • April 8, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/8/2014 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 15, 2014: Executive Session: 4/15/14 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • May 1, 2014: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • May 7, 2014: Refer to Interim Study MA VV
  • October 21, 2014: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 10/21/2014 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • October 21, 2014: Executive Session: 10/21/2014 10:35 AM LOB 301
  • October 31, 2014: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation(Vote 13-0)

Laws It Would Change

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