HB 147 (2015): relative to the homestead exemption amount.

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HB 147 (2015)

relative to the homestead exemption amount.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 57

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2015. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–5 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0119h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0119h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 11, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On February 11, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 30, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 2015, making it Chapter 57 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2015, 10:40 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • January 29, 2015: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 24, 2015, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

  • February 11, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0119h — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 20, 2015: Public Hearing: 1/20/2015 10:40 AM LOB 301
  • January 29, 2015: Executive Session: 1/29/2015 LOB 301
  • February 3, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0119h for Feb 11 (Vote 14-5; RC); HC11, PG. 182
  • February 11, 2015: Amendment #0119h: AA VV
  • February 11, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0119h: MA VV
  • March 12, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 24, 2015: Hearing: 3/24/15, Room 103, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC14
  • April 14, 2015: === CANCELLED SESSION === Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/23/15; SC18
  • April 17, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/30/15; SC19
  • April 30, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 5/6/2015)
  • May 7, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 5/7/2015)
  • June 2, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 6/2/2015; Chapter 57; Effective Date 1/1/2016

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