HB 1728-FN-LOCAL (2018): removing the homestead exemption.

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HB 1728-FN-LOCAL (2018)

removing the homestead exemption.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 15, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 22, 2018 the House adopted “Lay HB 1728 on Table” on a roll call 274–49, on a motion by Rep. J. Belanger.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2018, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 20, 2018, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 22, 2018, House: Lay on Table — yeas 274, nays 49, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 13, 2018: Public Hearing: 02/13/2018 02:00 PM LOB 301
  • February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 01:00 PM LOB 301
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/06/2018 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Removed from Consent (Rep. Marple) 03/06/2018
  • March 6, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to 3/15/2018 Without Objection
  • March 15, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/15/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Lay HB 1728 on Table (Rep. J. Belanger): MA RC 274-49 03/22/2018

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court