HB 324 (2018): establishing a commission to study utility property valuation and recommend legislation to reform the current system of taxing utility property in New Hampshire.

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HB 324 (2018)

establishing a commission to study utility property valuation and recommend legislation to reform the current system of taxing utility property in New Hampshire.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 238

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2017. The committee held a work session on January 31, 2017. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 6, 2017, September 21, 2017, October 5, 2017, October 12, 2017, October 19, 2017, October 25, 2017, October 26, 2017, October 31, 2017 and November 1, 2017. The committee met in executive session on November 1, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on November 9, 2017. The committee met in executive session on November 9, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-2521h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-2521h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On January 3, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 3, 2018 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2018. The committee held a work session on March 12, 2018. The committee met in executive session on March 12, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 23–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1070h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1070h) was adopted on a division vote 225–89 on March 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2018-1083h), offered by Rep. Lang, was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1620s). On April 26, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/02/2018, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1620s). The committee's amendment (2018-1620s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1620s (Reps. Barry, Major)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2018, making it Chapter 238 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2017, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 301-303
  • January 31, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • January 31, 2017, 2:45 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • September 6, 2017, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • September 21, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 5, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 12, 2017, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 19, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 25, 2017, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 26, 2017, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 31, 2017, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • November 1, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • November 1, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • November 9, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • November 9, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 13, 2018, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 210-211
  • March 12, 2018: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 12, 2018, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 4, 2018, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100

Votes

  • January 3, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2521h — voice vote, passed
  • March 22, 2018, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 225, nays 89, passed
  • March 22, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1070h and 1083h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1620s — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1620s (Reps. Barry, Major) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 25, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/25/2017 09:00 AM LOB 301-303
  • January 31, 2017: Full Committee Work Session: 01/31/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • January 31, 2017: Executive Session: 01/31/2017 02:45 PM LOB 304
  • February 8, 2017: Retained in Committee
  • September 6, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 09/06/2017 01:30 PM LOB 304
  • September 21, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 09/21/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • October 5, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/05/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • October 12, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/12/2017 01:00 PM LOB 304
  • October 19, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/19/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • October 25, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 10/25/2017 01:00 PM LOB 304
  • October 25, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 10/25/2017 01:00 PM LOB 304
  • October 25, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 10/25/2017 02:00 PM LOB 304
  • October 26, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/26/2017 02:00 PM LOB 304
  • October 31, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/31/2017 01:00 PM LOB 304
  • November 1, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 11/01/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • November 1, 2017: Executive Session: 11/01/2017 10:30 AM LOB 304
  • November 9, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 11/09/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • November 9, 2017: Executive Session: 11/09/2017 10:30 AM LOB 304
  • January 3, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-2521h (NT) for 01/03/2018 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • January 3, 2018: Amendment #2017-2521h : AA VV 01/03/2018
  • January 3, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2521h: MA VV 01/03/2018
  • January 3, 2018: Referred to Ways and Means 01/03/2018
  • February 13, 2018: Public Hearing: 02/13/2018 11:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 8, 2018: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 03/08/2018 01:00 PM LOB 202
  • March 12, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 03/12/2018 01:00 PM LOB 202
  • March 12, 2018: Executive Session: 03/12/2018 LOB 202
  • March 21, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1070h (NT) for 03/21/2018 (Vote 23-0; RC)
  • March 22, 2018: Amendment #2018-1070h : AA DV 225-89 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: FLAM #2018-1083h (Rep. Lang): AA VV 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1070h and 1083h: MA VV 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Introduced 03/22/2018 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 4, 2018: Hearing: 04/04/2018, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1620s , 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Special Order to 05/02/2018, Without Objection, MA; 04/26/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1620s , 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1620s , AA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1620s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1620s (Reps. Barry, Major): MA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • June 12, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/12/2018; Chapter 238; I. Sec. 2 eff. 11/1/2018; II. Rem. eff. 6/12/2018

Laws It Would Change

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