HB 1406 (2020): relative to the property tax exemptions for solar and wind-powered energy systems.
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HB 1406 (2020)
relative to the property tax exemptions for solar and wind-powered energy systems.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Taxes - Local
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0484h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0484h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Reed Panasiti (R - Hills 22) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Megan Murray (D - Hills 22)
- Rep. Michael Harrington (R - Straf 3)
- Rep. Julie Radhakrishnan (D - Hills 22)
- Sen. Shannon Chandley (D - SD11)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2020, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- February 5, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
Votes
- February 19, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0484h (NT) — voice vote, passed
- June 16, 2020, Senate: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Municipal and County Government
- January 29, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/29/2020 10:30 am LOB 301
- February 5, 2020: Executive Session: 02/05/2020 10:00 am LOB 301
- February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0484h (NT) for 02/19/2020 (Vote 19-1; CC)
- February 19, 2020: Amendment #2020-0484h (NT): AA VV 02/19/2020
- February 19, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0484h (NT): MA VV 02/19/2020
- March 11, 2020: Introduced 03/11/2020 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- June 16, 2020: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
- September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020