SB 538 (2020): establishing a commission to study property tax exemptions for charitable organizations.

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SB 538 (2020)

establishing a commission to study property tax exemptions for charitable organizations.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2020. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 30, 2020 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2020, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • January 30, 2020, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: To Be Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • January 15, 2020: Hearing: 01/15/2020, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 am
  • January 30, 2020: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 01/30/2020
  • January 30, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 01/30/2020

Laws It Would Change

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