CACR 9 (2021): relative to municipal taxes. Providing that municipalities may not raise property taxes greater than 2 percent per year and no greater than 1 percent per year on disabled citizens or senior citizens.

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CACR 9 (2021)

relative to municipal taxes. Providing that municipalities may not raise property taxes greater than 2 percent per year and no greater than 1 percent per year on disabled citizens or senior citizens.

  • Status: Failed to pass
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 9, 2021 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a division vote 175–193. On April 9, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a roll call 164–208, on a motion by Rep. T. Smith.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2021, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government
  • February 18, 2021, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government

Votes

  • April 9, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 175, nays 193, failed
  • April 9, 2021, House: Reconsider — yeas 164, nays 208, failed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 9, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/09/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/93215390740 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 18, 2021: Executive Session: 02/18/2021 01:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94522837794
  • February 23, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 10-9; RC)
  • February 25, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • April 9, 2021: Ought to Pass: MF DV 175-193 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 04/09/2021
  • April 9, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. T. Smith): MF RC 164-208 04/09/2021

Laws It Would Change

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