SB 185 (2017): extending the community revitalization tax relief program to coastal properties subject to storm surge, sea level rise, and extreme precipitation.

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SB 185 (2017)

extending the community revitalization tax relief program to coastal properties subject to storm surge, sea level rise, and extreme precipitation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State
  • Chapter law: 203

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1050s). The committee's amendment (2017-1050s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 30, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 30, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2017. The committee held a work session on May 9, 2017. The committee met in executive session on May 17, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 17–5, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On June 1, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 22, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2017-2154e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 5, 2017, making it Chapter 203 of the session laws. It took effect on September 3, 2017.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2017, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • April 13, 2017, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 9, 2017, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 17, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1050s — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 15, 2017: Hearing: 03/15/2017, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am
  • March 23, 2017: Introduced 03/23/2017 and referred to Ways and Means
  • March 30, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1050s , 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-1050s , AA, VV; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1050s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/30/2017
  • April 13, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/13/2017 02:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 9, 2017: Full Committee Work Session: 05/09/2017 01:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 17, 2017: Executive Session: 05/17/2017 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • May 23, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • June 1, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 06/01/2017 (Vote 17-5; RC)
  • June 1, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2017-2154e : AA VV 06/08/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2017-2154e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/08/2017)
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled 06/22/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 06/22/2017)
  • July 5, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 07/05/2017; Chapter 0203; Effective 09/03/2017

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